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
Solid Wood Machining
Advantages of vertical panel saws
When you’re looking to invest in your shop, it’s important to make sure that you’re investing in a machine that will not just meet current needs, but also meet needs years from now.
By
Justin Rinaldi
How to make solid wood joinery with a CNC
Woodworking that requires both decorative and strong joinery is often found in cabinetry, furniture, flooring, doors, windows, and a host of other applications.
Workspace considerations for a CNC
Getting your space ready before the tool is delivered often helps you get up and running with the CNC quicker, which means you can start using it sooner.
Machining to the end
Q. We have a machining problem. As we machine a piece, it is good until the last half inch. At this end, we all too often get a piece that chips out all the way to the end. Where should we look?
By
Gene Wengert
Powderpost beetle problem
Summary of the pest, the problems it causes, and controls.
By
Gene Wengert
Splinters in crosscut strips
Q. When our crosscut or chop saws cut the end of oak strips, the end has many small splinters. Do these affect or cause the joint failure we see?
By
Gene Wengert
End cracks in rough lumber
When we receive rough lumber, there are end cracks, end checks and checking in the rough state. Further processing, drying, rough planning and gang ripping will expose more of these characteristics. Help please.
By
Gene Wengert
Bumpy, wavy surface when planing
Q: Can you tell me what is causing us to see a very bumpy, wavy surface when planing? We are running at about 12 knife cuts per inch, but we see a lot of waves anyway.
By
Gene Wengert
How to avoid warping & twisting in wood
Naturally sensitive to moisture, wood shrinks when moisture is lost, which can result in warping and twisting. The amount of shrinkage depends on the wood species and also on the pattern of the year rings or growth rings.
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