Wood Dr What causes “shelling” in pine? Gene Wengert answers questions about "shelling" in pine, poor edge quality, “oven dry,” and mixing species in a kiln. By Gene Wengert, June 1, 2023 | 1:55 pm CDT
Wood Dr Checking in veneered and laminated products What can you do to prevent or troubleshoot cracks in veneered and laminated products? Also a question about toxicity of walnut wood. By Gene Wengert, April 10, 2023 | 10:37 am CDT
Wood Dr 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 Dr 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
Wood Dr 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
Wood Dr 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
Technology 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
Solid Wood Machining 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.
Custom 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
Woodworking Industry News 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. By admin, May 8, 2013 | 12:52 pm CDT
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