Solid Wood Machining
Why moisture loss is more serious than gain, plus FAQs
Concerns about moisture changes in white oak mouldings and beetle damage in soft maple.
By
Gene Wengert,
September 23, 2021 | 2:05 pm CDT
Dealing with tearout in hard maple and other FAQs
Rules for sidebend wood and using urban lumber.
By
Gene Wengert,
September 21, 2021 | 12:45 pm CDT
Common woodworking mistakes to avoid
The simplest mistakes can cost you time and money – and possibly future work. Here’s our list of the most common – and most easily avoidable – woodworking mistakes.
Planing defects and how to prevent them
Planing defects such as snipe, ripples and raised, chipped or fuzzy grain can ruin a project. Here are simple solutions.
By
Gene Wengert,
April 14, 2021 | 9:59 am CDT
Advantages of vertical panel saws
When you’re looking to invest in your shop, it’s important to make sure that you’re investing in a machine that will not just meet current needs, but also meet needs years from now.
How to make solid wood joinery with a CNC
Woodworking that requires both decorative and strong joinery is often found in cabinetry, furniture, flooring, doors, windows, and a host of other applications.
Workspace considerations for a CNC
Getting your space ready before the tool is delivered often helps you get up and running with the CNC quicker, which means you can start using it sooner.
Machining to the end
Q. We have a machining problem. As we machine a piece, it is good until the last half inch. At this end, we all too often get a piece that chips out all the way to the end. Where should we look?
By
Gene Wengert,
March 30, 2021 | 8:47 am CDT
Powderpost beetle problem
Summary of the pest, the problems it causes, and controls.
By
Gene Wengert,
February 18, 2021 | 3:45 pm CST
Splinters in crosscut strips
Q. When our crosscut or chop saws cut the end of oak strips, the end has many small splinters. Do these affect or cause the joint failure we see?
By
Gene Wengert,
November 18, 2020 | 4:42 pm CST
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