Woodworking Network January 2015
In This Issue
Chenchen: Wood of 1,000 Names
Chenchen, an Africa wood species with a long list of applications has an even longer list of names. Also called white sapele or white mahogany because of its nice ribbony-grain pattern, the lightweight wood could be a balsa wood substitute.
By
Jo-Ann Kaiser,
December 15, 2014 | 8:00 am CST
CNC Technology Brightens Solar's Window & Door Horizons
Solar Innovations uses CNC machinery to manufacture custom wood doors, windows, greenhouses and other glazed structures.
By
Wade Vonasek,
December 17, 2014 | 5:16 pm CST
Plus Interiors' Multi-Faceted Wood Operation
Plus Interiors, a multi-faceted wood operation in Kapolei, HI, sustainably manufactures mass-customized picture frames along with cabinetry, components and more.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 5, 2015 | 11:01 am CST
Charles Onsrud Continues Family's Woodworking Machinery Legacy
2015 marks 100 years of the Onsrud family in the woodworking machinery business. Along with Charlie Onsrud, continuing the family legacy are Tom, president, John, executive vice president and Bill, vice president. Tom’s children, Jeff and Alyson are the fifth generation involved in the woodworking industry.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 5, 2015 | 12:41 pm CST
nuHaus Retail Space Shows Art of Cabinetry
nuHaus Fine Cabinetry & Design relocated its 5,000-square-foot showroom to the River North design district of Chicago last year, providing the design firm with higher visibility among architects and consumers.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
January 5, 2015 | 4:16 pm CST
How Lumber Treatment Impacts Woodworking Projects
Taking the time to consider how lumber is treated can give woodworkers a better insight into how to approach their next woodworking project.
By
Adrian Pye,
January 6, 2015 | 2:38 pm CST
Closet Designer Turns Attic Into Dream Room
Wendy Scott of Sophisticated Storage Solutions in Bridgewater, NJ, turned an attic topping an existing closet into a dream room. This project won honorable mention in the 2014 Closets Top Shelf Design Awards.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
January 6, 2015 | 3:35 pm CST
2015 Cabinets & Closet Expo Adds Bigger Booths, More Education
The 2015 Cabinets & Closets Conference and Expo is shaping up to be the biggest — and liveliest — edition of the show with bigger booths, more education and much more.
By
Bill Esler,
January 7, 2015 | 1:41 pm CST
New CNC Technology for Routing Wood and Composite Panels
Whether vertical or horizontal configurations, CNC machining centers and routers are fast becoming a necessary workhorse in wood shops of all sizes. Listed are some of the woodworking machines available in the marketplace.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 7, 2015 | 2:10 pm CST
Mobile Workbenches Modernize Woodworking Plant
The workbench is the workhorse in any woodworking plant. Martin USA offers a modern, mobile version with its BARTH VakuuCar+. See the details.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
January 7, 2015 | 2:39 pm CST
How It Works: A High Tech Dust Extraction System for Panel Saws
On this panel saw, combination air jets extract dust from the machine table, blowing it to the side vacuum collection units to keep the work surface clean. The Holzma dustEX technology is available from Stiles Machinery Inc.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
January 13, 2015 | 2:08 pm CST
