Wood Production

Relative humidity, temperature and wood

Make quality products that won't shrink, swell or warp

Comparing high-speed steels for wood machining

Proper heat treatment is as important as the selection of HSS for tooling.

How to specify a widebelt sander

Getting the most from a widebelt sander and abrasives is a matter of balancing your budget with proper features to perform the work needed.

Cupping in lumber

Q: We are getting a lot of cupping in some of our lumber. What is causing this and what can we do to fix it?

Surface checking, edge gluing

Q:I have recently noticed that our incoming lumber is about 4 percent MC. Our kiln operator says it is higher and that he could not dry the wood that dry. What do you think?

Avoiding warped panels

Learn the causes and cures to achieve flatter edge-glued panels

Bandsaw tooth design

Select the correct teeth for your cutting

Selecting and using a woodworking adhesive

Match the right glue and methods to your project to ensure the best results

Selecting sandpaper

Choosing the correct sandpaper is important and gets easier once you understand the five basic options

Working with epoxy

This adhesive is perfect for special situations, but it also requires special techniques