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Moisture meter/analyzer

Available from PCE Instruments/Americas, the PCE-MA 110 is a wood moisture meter or halogen moisture analyzer that functions on the gravimetric or loss on drying (LOD) principle. The moisture analyzer uses the halogen method to dry the material sample. Moisture content is calculated based on the weight difference before and after the drying procedure. The instrument has a moisture content range, from 0-100%, with a moisture content resolution or readability of 0.1%.

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Moulder for radius curves

Williams & Hussey says its moulders have the capacity to produce high-quality mouldings, including radius curve mouldings. All moulders are equipped with a multi-pass system, and setup is quick and easy with a two knife, self-aligning system.

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Twin-table 3-axis CNC router

Available from C.R. Onsrud, the C-Series is a twin-table, fixed-bridge, industrial duty 3-axis CNC router that maximizes shop space by having two tables side-by-side. The two tables can be run, loaded, and offloaded independently without interrupting the adjacent table’s cutting cycle. This platform can also operate in “full-table” mode where the two tables are electronically locked together for the occasional large part which needs to span across both tables.

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Router for mortise & tenon joints

Woodpeckers says its Multi-Router is a fast and accurate way to cut mortise and tenon joints. Precision machined-templates guide the stylus and feature perfectly square shoulders, not beveled edges, so there’s no need for trial-and-error test cuts every time users switch between mortise and tenons. The company says even the complicated compound angle joinery found in chairs can be mastered in a matter of minutes by combining table angles and template choices. The Multi-Router can also be used to make sliding dovetails, through dovetails, box joints, loose tenon joints and more.

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Optimizing pocket hole saw system

Available from RazorGage, the RazorOptimal is a programmable saw system that scans the material for defects, optimizes the remaining parts to fit into defect-free areas of the material, automatically advances, cuts lineal stock, drills pocket holes, scribes face frames and prints the part information directly on the material. The company says face frame parts come off the machine ready for assembly.

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Software for machine monitoring & reporting

Available from Stiles Machinery, MMR Office logs all production data, including the number of workpieces produced, the run time of the machine, and more. Users can evaluate this data centrally in the office at a later time, allowing them to identify and quantify any potential optimizations. In addition, MMR allows machine times and statuses to be recorded with up to 2 years of historical machine data and display standardized KPIs (key performance indicators) to help management and production teams identify bottlenecks and improve production efficiencies.

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Straight-line ripsaw

More than 85 years of ripsaw manufacturing experience has been used in developing the SL series of straight-line ripsaws. Diehl Machine says its proven chain/race, spindle/arbor and pressure roll system help ensure an accurate glue line cut.

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Twin-table CNC router

Available from Stiles Machinery, the Homag CENTATEQ T-300 Series is available in twin 10’x5’ and 6’x5’ configurations, 3, 4, and 5-axis main spindle configurations, and with twin 14-position automatic carousel tool changers. Twin 18 spindle drill blocks include vertical, horizontal and grooving capabilities. An integrated proximity scanner for intelligent, dynamic and safe operation is standard.

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Hinge insertion machine

Available from Akins Machinery, the Gannomat Express S2 can drill and insert two hinges in under 5 seconds. By drilling and inserting from underneath, the Express leaves the face of the door free from scratches, the company adds. Features include: automatic feeding and inserting of hinges by the magazine and inserting die; standard 4-spindle drill head with high-speed spindle chucks; and dual tilt-stop rails at each head for more hinge setbacks.

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Pinless moisture meter

Wagner Meters says the award-winning Orion 950 pinless wood moisture meter is packed with technological advances such as the equilibrium moisture content (EMC) calculator, to make work faster and easier. The meter can be Bluetooth app-enabled for ease of use. The versatile Orion also can be paired with the Wagner Smart Logger.