Issues with drying, steaming wood
The Wood Doctor also fields a question about yellow poplar that is very white.
By
Gene Wengert,
February 23, 2023 | 1:16 pm CST
wood technology
All about moisture meters
The Wood Doctor answers questions about moisture meters with pins or pinless
and inline moisture measuring.
By
Gene Wengert,
January 5, 2023 | 3:46 pm CST
Will weights keep lumber flat?
Also questions about calculating wood product costs/profit and sandpaper loading.
By
Gene Wengert,
November 7, 2022 | 1:23 pm CST
Troubleshooting end checks in maple
Gene Wengert, the Wood Doctor, answers questions about end checks in maple, sanding, and using PEG to stabilize wood.
By
Gene Wengert,
September 8, 2022 | 9:13 am CDT
Wood-based dye makes blue jeans 'greener'
Scientists use nanocellulose wood-based fibers to cut water use and eliminate toxic chemicals when dyeing blue jeans their distinctive color.
By
William Sampson,
October 6, 2021 | 9:52 am CDT
Rough Milling Solid Wood Lumber: Rip First or Crosscut?
Should you rip saw first or crosscut first? Your decision will be determined by the product you are producing and the cut quality and length required.
Automated TV Lift Hardware a Hit with Homeowners
New TV lift hardware offers design opportunities as well as challenges for custom woodworkers and furniture makers.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
April 30, 2014 | 2:50 pm CDT
New Woodworking Technology on Display at Ligna 2013
Tens of thousands attendees flocked the halls for Ligna, the largest woodworking show in the world. The biennial show, which runs through May 10, features some 1,650 exhibitors from 50 counties.
Marvin Windows Plans Investment, Opens Doors To Statewide Tours
Marvin Windows,despite fears of fiscal cliff, plans big capital investment; opening doors to welcome the public for Minnesota's Statewide Tour of Manufacturing.
By
Bill Esler,
October 23, 2012 | 7:45 am CDT
