Solid Wood Machining

High-speed, optimizing crosscut saw

Paul’s high-speed optimizing crosscut saw, Model C11, is designed to optimize and cross-cut lumber up to 8” wide. Utilizing either crayon marking or automatic defect detection using cameras, the Paul C11’s optimization package can greatly increase the yield and value of material, according to the company. Automatic feeding, sorting and stacking of finished material is available.

By William Sampson, May 19, 2021 | 1:22 pm CDT

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Production CNC dovetail machine

Omec 750CN Dovetail Machine from Macoser is designed to do 60 drawers per hour any height drawer up to 20.86” and the CNC will calculate the dovetail size to give a flush drawer edge. It features pendulum loading for speed, variable travel speed, and scoring for different species or plywood. Ball screw and linear bearing make for minimal maintenance. You control joint tightness, depth, first joint location and how many joints and the CNC does the math, giving you the appearance and joint strength you want.

By William Sampson, May 19, 2021 | 1:00 pm CDT

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Industrial low-angle pocket cutter

The new R2063 from Ritter is the industrial model of the company's two new pocket cutting machines. Features of the router bit-based pocket cutter include: 6° low angle, PLC controlled cycle, adjustable material stops and a cycle time of 1.75-2 seconds. The R2063 three-phase machine carries a spindle motor for heavier use and longevity.

By Karen M. Koenig, May 17, 2021 | 10:50 am CDT

Gannomat Index CNC drill and dowel inserting

Wood Machinery & Supplies

CNC drill & dowel inserting

Available from Akins Machinery, Gannomat Index CNC drill and dowel inserting machines offer fully automatic bore, glue and dowel insertion. The versatile Gannomat Index line – Logic, Trend and Pro – has options including: frame sizes from 27.5 inches to 130 inches, 3-5-7-9 spindle drill heads, vertical and horizontal routers, grooving saws, pocket screw aggregate and multiple inserting stations.

By Karen M. Koenig, May 17, 2021 | 10:19 am CDT

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Robots for woodworking applications

Robotic Solutions specializes in the integration of various robotic applications for the woodworking industry. These include: machine tending, sanding, spraying paint, clear coatings and adhesive application. Other operations including heavy lifting, part flipping, or tasks considered a safety risk make perfect sense for robotics. CMA spray robots with 3D scanning technology and Kuka industrial robots are among the products available from the company.

By Karen M. Koenig, May 17, 2021 | 10:04 am CDT

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Automated/digital table saw

General Tools USA's automated table saw uses the company's Smart digital keypad located on the front of the fence for easy programming of the desired blade depth and angle. The fence is also automated and controlled by the same keypad. Once the fence is zeroed out, users can plug in any cut dimension and the saw will create the precise rip cut. It is available in four iterations of different sizes, left-tilting angles ranging from zero to 45 degrees, 36- and 52-inch rip capacities, and 3 and 5 horsepowers.

By Karen M. Koenig, May 7, 2021 | 11:40 am CDT

Wood Machinery & Supplies

CNC dovetailer for drawer boxes

Mereen-Johnson's Model 1101 CNC single-spindle dovetailer features a large touch-screen interface that allows the operator to create a variety of custom dovetail joints that can be saved and recalled for later use. The dovetailer features a high-speed spindle and cutting profiles, and four work areas with separate clamping to allow fronts, backs, and sides to be clamped at the same time. It has a capacity for up to 13.5-inch high drawers (4 zone use) and 28-inch drawers (dual-zone use), and 1/4 to 1-3/4 inch material thickness.

By Karen M. Koenig, April 22, 2021 | 9:28 am CDT

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Hanger bolt & fastener insertion

Hanger Bolt & Stud's Drill ‘n Drive 220 inserts hanger bolts, dowel screws and threaded inserts in one fluid motion, with the capability to drill pilot holes and drive up to 300 fasteners per hour. The machine features adjustable power-assisted pneumatic clamping fixtures for end, side or corner insertion in a wide variety of furniture legs and other components.

By Karen M. Koenig, March 24, 2021 | 3:53 pm CDT

Wood Machinery & Supplies

CNC boring & dowel insertion

Available from Pillar Machine, the HPJ 48 is a vertical and horizontal boring and dowel insertion CNC machining center used for case construction in cabinet and furniture manufacturing. This latest version of the HPJ has a newly designed 3x3 steel tube frame, a rear safety cage, updated clamp assemblies, servos as well as many more new features.

By William Sampson, March 24, 2021 | 10:30 am CDT

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Mini moulder

Available from Hermance Machine, Newport's RM100 hopper-fed Mini Moulder is designed for fast processing of cabinet door stile and rail material, as well as any other profiles that need to be milled on one face and precision sized. Several key advantages, the company notes, are the quick change HSK spindle, NC ball screw positioning of the outside fence for precision sizing (milling all excess material off the face), referencing to a chromed steel table and removing all variables of a moving feed track, and hopper feeding for continuous feeding of parts. The machines are typically built to stock for quick shipping.

By Karen M. Koenig, March 22, 2021 | 12:34 pm CDT