Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) offers a selection of guides for woodworkers, including how to select the right finishing equipment and other tips. The company says using the right equipment for each stage of the finishing process is key for woodworkers to maximize production, increase efficiency and improve finish quality. From prepping to painting to curing, woodworkers should invest in specialized equipment to achieve their desired finish quality and production level, in the most efficient manner.

Available from Stiles Machinery, the Makor Q-One reciprocating panel spray machine can be used for spraying various coatings or glues. Designed to increase production and save on costs, it provides uniform coating and consistent quality, all while reducing labor and skilled workforce requirements, the company says. The Q-One includes easily interchangeable spray guns, a paper belt transport system, and user-friendly touchscreen control for easy and repeatable operation and maintenance.

PaintLine’s Prodrying Rack SDTM now comes equipped with an all-new Spinner+ for spraying. Users can now choose to rotate the spinner by the metal edge or for arms-length control, insert wooden dowels. PaintLine has also added two new, optional accessories: 33-inch drying poles and a set of support brackets for enhanced stability when drying large cabinet doors and small panels.

Available from Weber, the KSF is an automatic sander for wood, veneer and lacquer sanding. The KSF series uses Weber sanding technology with the patented ISA/ISD segmented platen system and has operating widths upwards of 1350mm and 1600mm. Features include: a calibrating roller drive up to 37 kW, the "i-Touch“-controller, and an infinitely variable feed speed of 3–25 m/min. The KSF is available with up to 8 sanding stations; the stations arrangement can be varied as needed.

Axalta says Zenamel SP consolidates a conventional three-coating finishing system into a single coating, offering the filling properties of a primer while also providing the moisture and chemical resistance of an enamel, without the need for a clear coat layer. With Zenamel T, only one coat of primer and enamel is needed compared to the standard four coats of competing solutions.

Grizzly says its high-performance G0967 20-inch variable-speed disc sander features an extra-large sanding disc and variable speed functionality, ranging from slower speeds for precise metal sanding to higher speeds for efficient wood processing. The machine offers a versatile speed range from 500 to 1,800 RPM, and a 12-inch x 25-inch tilting cast-iron table with X- and Y-miter slots.

Felder says the continuously adjustable tilt of the sanding table, table height adjustment, and sanding belt speed of 36 feet per second (11 m/sec) enables the FS 900 edge sander to process edges quickly and easily. The Variable speed sanding table tilts 90°–45°, and the table has a height adjustment 5-7/8 inch/ 150mm.

Benjamin Moore offers Woodluxe premium, all-weather exterior stains and prep products. Its proprietary formula seals and protects wood from cracking and peeling, while offering fade-resistant color that lasts. Woodluxe enables easy, flexible application that can be done in heat, sun and humidity, resulting in a consistent finish that provides a UV and mildew-resistant coating.

Quick-Start Kits from Guffey Systems LLC aid in integrating the PivotLine vertical finishing system into production. The kits are available in four configuration styles, available in floor or ceiling mounts, including two straight-line configurations; a 6’x6’x6’ U-Shape; a 6’x12’ L-Shape; and a reversible L-Shape.

Available from Gemini, EVO Eclipse is a full line of high-performance, interior water-based coatings for wood that includes primers, sealers, clear and pigmented topcoats and a full line of tint bases. It is low odor and low VOC, fast to dry and has no HAPs, formaldehyde or phthalates. The optional anti-microbial protection can be added by the finisher before application and lasts for the lifespan of the coating, the company adds.