How To Make Wood Veneer
There are a number of forms of wood veneers available on the market but let's take a look at how to make your own.
By
Bernie Bottens,
March 22, 2013 | 1:11 pm CDT
finishing
What Causes Veneer Checking?
Veneer checking is a common occurrence in woodworking. Anyone who has to apply veneer or use veneered panels certainly understands what an unpleasant event this can be.
By
Bernie Bottens,
March 12, 2013 | 3:45 pm CDT
ASI-HVLP Introduces ECO-Series of HVLP Turbine Systems
ASI-HVLP, a division of Apollo Sprayers, announces the introduction of the ECO-series Turbine Systems. It is anew expansion to the Apollo Sprayers range, offering the advantages of Apollo's HVLP expertise to a new marketplace.
Valspar Names New Pacific Northwest Wood Coatings Distributor
Valspar announced that Rodda Paint Co. will distribute the complete line of its wood coatings to the Pacific Northwest.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
March 8, 2013 | 10:37 am CST
Fluid Delivery Options for Wood Finishing
The advantages of pressure feed, gravity feed and siphon feed for wood finishing applications.
Eliminating Chatter in the Sanding Operation
Chatter marks are the most common sanding defect and problem and can come from different sources.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
March 6, 2013 | 11:34 am CST
4 Ways to Improve Transfer Efficiency in Wood Finishing
A big concern for many wood finishing companies is saving material. Generally when purchasing a spray gun, the transfer efficiency of the gun is a major consideration.
Crafting Wood to Crafting Beer: Step by Step
Teaching woodshop to kids: You can’t make it stick in their brains unless you make it stick to their fingers first. How'd my son Eryn end up crafting beer?
By
Bernie Bottens,
February 27, 2013 | 3:34 pm CST
How to Sand Wood Appliqués
Sanding the details of appliqués well can be a challenge: the sand paper loses its bite as it comes up against something like that and the wood is very difficult to scratch.
By
Bernie Bottens,
February 14, 2013 | 11:53 am CST
Wood Singer Machine Case Defects Create Challenges
The more I worked on this antique Singer sewing machine wood case, the more little defects I have found that needed to be addressed.
By
Bernie Bottens,
February 14, 2013 | 11:08 am CST
