FDMC Red Book April 2023
In This Issue
10 Troubleshooting tips for the throughfeed moulder
What follows are tips for solving finish issues that can occur in the moulding process.
Face off: The role of jointers & planers
Do you really need both a jointer and a planer? The answer is “yes, you do,” and here is why.
Four workflow strategies boost nested manufacturing performance
Nested-based manufacturing continues to grow in North America. As an end-user of the technology your market is filled with options, specifications, vendors and brands all doing our part to differentiate, it’s a worthwhile investment of your time to understand what you need, vs. what you want, vs. what one may want you to want.
8 Easy steps to CNC machine housekeeping
CNC maintenance is fast and easy, and if done every day, you’ll get much better performance.
Oil-sealed LRVPs hold down their place in woodworking
The oil-sealed liquid ring vacuum pump (LRVP) deserves a place at the table – the router table, that is.
Cutting & Grinding (Cutting Tools & Grinders)
When to change your collets
A collet can be a collar, band, or sleeve that holds a workpiece or tool securely. When used as a clamping device, they can produce a high-level force with precise alignment.
Cutting & Grinding (Cutting Tools & Grinders)
Solving sawblade tooling issues
Identifying sawblade problems and solutions through observation
Cutting & Grinding (Cutting Tools & Grinders)
Seven causes for router bit breakage
There are a variety of common tool breakage issues.
Gluing, Laminating & Veneering
Pressing problems? Here’s why
Good pressing and laminating is essential to the quality of the finished product. Here are 11 troubleshooting tips for ensuring a good bond in the hot and cold pressing process.
Gluing, Laminating & Veneering
Veneer buckle? Possible solutions
Sometimes a veneer may have what is called buckle, wavy spots or warp – a general distortion of the sheet. This is most commonly caused by tension wood, irregular grain, and/or non-uniform drying.
Selecting a spray gun for wood finishing
A brief comparison of HVLP and LVLP spray guns for finishing wood and wood products.
Choosing a widebelt sander: What to consider
In addition to the width of the largest pieces you work with and what infeed height would be required, here are a few more items to consider when choosing a widebelt sander.
Finishing materials: Problems & solutions
Troubleshooting tips for common finishing problems, and how to solve them.
Sandpaper coatings demystified
There are generally three types of coating options available: open, semi-open and closed – each with a different ratio of grain and each with a different optimal application.
2023 Kitchen and Bath Trends: Superior Cabinets' experts scour the data
As we start 2023, here are our 2023 kitchen and bath trend predictions. A significant influencer for these trend predictions comes from styles and items of the past, as many homeowners are seeking sentimental, familiar, and comfortable items. The 2023 kitchen and bath trends can be summarized as Nostalgic, Unique, Collected, and Natural.
Components, Hardware & Assembly
How to choose the right drawer slide
A deep dive into the types of drawer slides available plus their many functions and features.
Components, Hardware & Assembly
Kitchen lighting innovations
Studies from Houzz and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) show the rising popularity in kitchen lighting and the demand for solutions from voice-activated lighting to motion sensor lighting.
Components, Hardware & Assembly
Troubleshooting finishes and square profiles
The Wood Doctor answers your questions.
Understanding your risk: The reality of cyberattacks on a woodworking business
There are significant challenges to operating a successful and profitable woodworking business in today’s climate. The most visible challenges include the increased cost of building materials, higher interest rates, labor shortages and logistics. There is however an additional concern that is sometimes overlooked yet can severely impact your woodworking business -– cyberattacks.
Table lubricants make for better cuts
Table lubricants for woodworking machines and equipment have proved to be an important product for modern woodworking plants.
Considering CAD and CAM software
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software are critical tools used in woodworking today. While these software programs share similarities in their capabilities, they are unique in their design and application. Understanding the differences between these two technologies can help you create precise and high-quality wooden products with ease.