Q. One of our customers has been purchasing hard maple KD S2S 1-5/8 inches thick and 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches wide. Here are their problems: 1. Movement of the rips within a minute or less after ripping and prior to gluing. 2. The glue stave moving prior to gluing. 3. The glued-up piece moving prior to finishing. 4. A few glue lines “opening up” after staining, where they can’t see it until the first coat of sealer is applied. A quick moisture test indicated 8.8 percent MC average.

Too many owners of woodworking businesses have really just bought themselves a job by running a shop. They haven’t built a real business.

Q.Casehardening occurs when the outside tries to shrink, but can't because of the wet core.

What did we learn from doing the research on this year’s FDM 300?

A tax bill passed in the final days of the last Congressional session and signed into law by President Obama on December 17 provides for big bonuses for companies that invest in new machinery this year.