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Best Practices Guide

Fatal construction accidents on the rise: What you need to know

Fatal construction injuries have reached their highest levels since 2011.

By Jared Stern

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Common woodworking mistakes to avoid

The simplest mistakes can cost you time and money – and possibly future work. Here’s our list of the most common – and most easily avoidable – woodworking mistakes.

By Jason Wright

5 ways AR can be used in construction

The amount of savings in time, money, and human resources are quite significant. So how can those in the construction industry best use AR?

By Daniel Martin

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5 things to consider when purchasing a dust collector

When it comes time to purchase or upgrade a baghouse dust collector for your operation, consider the following factors to help ensure you get exactly what you need.

Troubleshooting clogged dust collector filters

If the filter on your dust collector clogs quickly – it collects as much dust and debris as you find in the drum – it’s likely there’s an air leak somewhere below the cyclone.

Building a better bidding process

Software with bidding functionality can improve workflow and customer service.

Open or enclosed: Choosing a spray booth

When choosing spray booths, woodworkers have two primary options: an open face or an enclosed paint booth. Here are a few things to consider.

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5 orbital sanding mistakes to avoid

Sanding with a random orbital sander or orbital sander (without random pattern) is not complicated, but there are several things to consider to avoid problems, and get the best possible finish.

Planing defects and how to prevent them

Planing defects such as snipe, ripples and raised, chipped or fuzzy grain can ruin a project. Here are simple solutions.

By Gene Wengert

Illustrated guide of veneer cutting methods

The four common cuts for veneer are rotary, plain sliced, quarter sliced and rift cut.

How to measure for panel warp

Panel warp is determined by measuring for cup, bow, or twist. This is done with the panel standing in a vertical position (± 5 degrees).

The balancing act of spray gun atomization

Atomization is the breaking down of the fluid stream, using pressurized air, into fine droplets which are then projected onto the target surface.

By Marty Schlosser

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COVID drives kitchen and bath design trends

Designers see long-term impacts from the pandemic in what customers want.

By William Sampson