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BELLINGHAM, WA • MUNCY, PA • SPRINGFIELD, MO TECHNICAL SERVICE: 570-546-9663 FAX: 800-438-5901 1 4 7 8 8 R 12CMFDM 24" PLANER/SANDER • Motor: 15 HP, 220V/440V*, 3-phase, 60 Hz, 3450 RPM • Conveyor speed: 14–60 FPM • Max. board width: 24" • Max. board thickness: 6" • Min. board length: 12" • Min. board thickness: 1 ⁄4" • Spiral cutterhead w/ 188 indexible carbide inserts • Cutterhead speed: 4600 RPM • Sanding drum speed: 3543 FPM • Air requirement: 75 PSI • Approx. shipping weight: 2626 lbs. G0677 ONLY $ 13,750 00 PLANES & SANDS! $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states MADE IN TAIWAN 15" WIDE-BELT SANDER (OPEN END) • Sanding belt motor: 5 HP, 220V, single-phase, 1725 RPM • Belt feed motor: 1 ⁄4 HP, 220V, single-phase • Requires 50-70 PSI air • Sanding belt size: 16" x 48" • Sanding belt surface speed: 2050 FPM • Max. board width: 15" • Max. board thickness: 5 1 ⁄2" • Min. board length: 12" • Conveyor speed: 13.1 & 16.4 FPM • Approx. shipping weight: 908 lbs. G9983 ONLY $ 3595 00 24" WIDE-BELT SANDERS G9962Z ONLY $ 8555 00 G9962ZX ONLY $ 8395 00 G0582 ONLY $ 8195 00 G0445 ONLY $ 9750 00 G9962Z G9962ZX G0582 G0445 ( TALL ) • Type: Single Drum Single Drum Platen Platen • Sanding motor: 220V 220V/440V* 220V/440V*220V/440V* • Motor phase: Single-phase 3-phase 3-phase 3-phase • Conveyor motor HP: 1 HP 1 HP 1 HP 1 HP • Table lift motor HP: 1 ⁄3 HP 1 ⁄4 HP 1 ⁄4 HP 1 ⁄4 HP • Max. board thick.: 6" 6" 6" 6" • Min. board length: 10" 10" 14" 9" • Min. board thick.: 1 ⁄8" 1 ⁄8" 1 ⁄8" 1 ⁄8" • Conveyor speed: 15-49 FPM 15-49 FPM 15-49 FPM 15-49 FPM • Sanding belt size: 25"W x 60" 25"W x 60" 25"W x 60" 25"W x 75" • Approx. shipping wt.: 1559 lbs. 1518 lbs. 1573 lbs. 1626 lbs. MADE IN ISO 9001 FACTORY! • Sanding belt motor: 25 HP, 220V/440V*, 3-phase • Belt feed motor: 2 HP • Table elevation motor: 1 ⁄4 HP • Sanding belt size: 43" x 60" • Max. material size: 43" W x 6"H • Min. board length: 14" • Conveyor speeds: variable, 14–60 FPM • Drum speed: 2200 FPM • Approx. shipping weight: 2490 lbs. SUPER INDUSTRIAL-DUTY 43" WIDE-BELT SANDER G9979 ONLY $ 15,750 00 37" WIDE-BELT SANDERS G0571 ONLY $ 9995 00 G0539 ONLY $ 10,895 00 G0446 ONLY $ 11,995 00 G0571 G0539 G0446 (TALL) • Type: Platen Platen Platen • Sanding motor: 10 HP, 220V 15 HP, 220V/440V* 15 HP, 220V/440V* • Motor phase: Single-phase 3-phase 3-phase • Conveyor motor HP: 1 HP 1 HP 1 HP • Table lift motor HP: 1 ⁄3 HP 1 ⁄4 HP 1 ⁄4 HP • Max. board thick.: 6" 6" 6" • Min. board length: 14" 14" 9" • Min. board thick.: 1 ⁄8" 1 ⁄8" 1 ⁄8" • Conveyor speed: 15-49 FPM 15-49 FPM 15-49 FPM • Sanding belt size: 37"W x 60" 37"W x 60" 37"W x 75" • Approx. shipping wt.: 1818 lbs. 1781 lbs. 1887 lbs. MADE IN ISO 9001 FACTORY! SUPER INDUSTRIAL-DUTY 51" WIDE-BELT SANDER • Sanding belt motor: 30 HP, 220V/440V*, 3-phase • Belt feed motor: 2 HP • Table elevation motor: 1 ⁄4 HP • Sanding belt size: 51" x 60" • Max. material size: 51" W x 6" H • Min. board length: 14" • Conveyor speeds: variable, 14–60 FPM • Drum speed: 2200 FPM • Approx. shipping weight: 2731 lbs. G9980 ONLY $ 19,995 00 DOUBLE HEAD SANDERS DUAL SANDING HEADS SAND TO FINER GRITS IN A SINGLE PASS! 24" 37" 37" (TALL) 43" 43" (TALL) 51" (TALL) H2933 H2934 G0447 G0581 G0486 G0487 • Sanding motor HP: 15 HP, TEFC 20 HP, TEFC 20 HP, TEFC 25 HP, TEFC 25 HP, TEFC 30 HP, TEFC • Sanding motor voltage: 220/V440V* 220V/440V* 220V/440V* 220V/440V* 220V/440V* 220V/440V* • Sanding motor phase: 3-phase 3-phase 3-phase 3-phase 3-phase 3-phase • Conveyor motor HP: 1 HP, TEFC 1 HP, TEFC 1 HP, TEFC 2 HP, TEFC 2 HP, TEFC 2 HP, TEFC • Table lift motor HP: 1 ⁄4 HP, TEFC 1 ⁄4 HP, TEFC 1 ⁄4 HP, TEFC 1 ⁄4 HP, TEFC 1 ⁄4 HP, TEFC 1 ⁄4 HP, TEFC • Max. board thickness: 6" 6" 6" 6" 6" 6" • Min. board length: 14" 14" 11" 14" 11" 11" • Min. board thickness: 3 ⁄16" 3 ⁄16" 3 ⁄16" 3 ⁄16" 3 ⁄16" 3 ⁄16" • Front drum surface speed: 3543 FPM 3543 FPM 3543 FPM 3543 FPM 3543 FPM 3543 FPM • Rear drum surface speed: 2565 FPM 2565 FPM 2565 FPM 2565 FPM 2565 FPM 2565 FPM • Conveyor speed: 14-60 FPM 14-60 FPM 14-60 FPM 14-60 FPM 14-60 FPM 14-60 FPM • Sanding belt size: 25"W x 60" 37"W x 60" 37"W x 75" 43" x 60" 43" x 75" 51" x 75" • Overall height: 71 1 ⁄2"H 71 1 ⁄2"H 79"H 72 1 ⁄2"H 79"H 79"H • Approx. shipping wt.: 2227 lbs. 2641 lbs. 2924 lbs. 3384 lbs. 3545 lbs. 3880 lbs. MADE IN ISO 9001 FACTORY! H2933 ONLY $ 11,500 00 H2934 ONLY $ 12,995 00 G0447 ONLY $ 13,995 00 G0581 ONLY $ 15,995 00 G0486 ONLY $ 19,995 00 G0487 ONLY $ 23,995 00 $ 179 $ 179 shipping lower 48 states $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 495 $ 495 shipping lower 48 states $ 495 $ 495 shipping lower 48 states $ 495 $ 495 shipping lower 48 states OVER 12,000 PRODUCTS ONLINE! $ 99 $ 99 shipping lower 48 states 18" OPEN END DRUM SANDER • Sanding motor: 1 1 ⁄ 2 HP, 110V, single-phase • Conveyor feed rate: variable, 2 - 12 FPM • Max. stock size: 36" W x 4 1 ⁄ 2" thick • Min. board length: 6" • Sanding drum size: 4" • Drum speed: 4000 FPM • Dust port: 2 1 ⁄4" • Cast iron platen • Sandpaper: 3" W • Approx. shipping weight: 328 lbs. SANDS BOARDS UP TO 36" WIDE! INDEPENDENT DUST COLLECTION WITH DUST BAG TABLE MOVES UP & DOWN G0458 ONLY $ 925 00 $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states • Sanding drum motor: 10 HP, 220V, single-phase or 15 HP, 220V/440V*, 3-phase, TEFC • Conveyor motor: 1 ⁄3 HP, variable speed 6 - 18 FPM • Max. board width: 36 1 ⁄ 2" • Max. board thickness: 4" • Min. board length: 9" • Drum speed: 2800 FPM • Sanding drum size: 6" • 4 dust ports: 4" • Sandpaper width: 6" • Approx. shipping weight: 1400 lbs. 37" DRUM SANDERS INDUSTRIAL RUBBER CONVEYOR BELT SIMILAR TO WIDE-BELT SANDERS DUAL 6" SANDING DRUMS VARIABLE SPEED CONVEYOR 15 HP, 3-PHASE G0450 ONLY $ 3595 00 10 HP, SINGLE-PHASE G0449 ONLY $ 3595 00 $ 99 $ 99 shipping lower 48 states INCLUDES A HEAVY-DUTY RUBBER CONVEYOR BELT SIMILAR TO WIDE-BELT SANDERS 24" DRUM SANDER H5037 HOOK & LOOP CONVERSION KIT $32.95 • Motor: 5 HP, 220V, single-phase • Conveyor motor: 1 ⁄4 HP • Drum speed: 2300 FPM • Conveyor feed rate: 11 FPM • Max. stock size: 23 1 ⁄ 2" W x 4 1 ⁄4" thick • Min. board length: 9" • Sanding drums: (2) 6" computer balanced aluminum • 2 dust ports: 4" • Approx. shipping weight: 442 lbs. G1066R ONLY $ 1650 00 $ 99 $ 99 shipping lower 48 states INCLUDES A HEAVY-DUTY RUBBER CONVEYOR BELT SIMILAR TO WIDE-BELT SANDERS 24" DRUM SANDER WITH VARIABLE SPEED • Motor: 5 HP, 220V, single-phase • Conveyor motor: 1 ⁄4 HP • Conveyor feed rate: variable, 0-20 FPM • Drum speed: 2300 FPM • Max. stock size: 23 1 ⁄ 2" W x 4 1 ⁄4" thick • Min. board length: 9" • Sanding drums: (2) 6" computer balanced aluminum • 2 dust ports: 4" • Approx. shipping weight: 489 lbs. G1066Z ONLY $ 2150 00 16" DRUM SANDER • Motor: 2 HP, 220V, single-phase • Surface speed: 2100 FPM • Drive motor: 1 ⁄4 HP • Conveyor feed rate: 11 FPM • Max. stock size: 15 3 ⁄8" W x 3 1 ⁄ 2" thick • Min. board length: 9" • 2 computer balanced drums • Sanding drum size: 6" • 3 pressure rollers • 2 dust ports: 4" • Approx. shipping weight: 304 lbs. INCLUDES A HEAVY-DUTY RUBBER CONVEYOR BELT SIMILAR TO WIDE-BELT SANDERS G1079R ONLY $ 1095 00 $ 79 $ 79 shipping lower 48 states SPECS FOR G0459 & G0459P • Sanding motor: 1 1 ⁄ 2 HP, 110V, single-phase • Conveyor motor: 1 ⁄8 HP • Variable speed: 5 - 35 FPM • Drum speed: 2127 FPM • Min. stock length: 8" • Sanding drum size: 4" • Sanding belt: 3" x 70" hook & loop • Dust port: 2 1 ⁄4" • Approx. shipping weight: 160 lbs. FEATURES FOR G0459 & G0459P • Steel dust hood • 2 adjustable pressure rollers • Thickness scale • Industrial-duty conveyor belt • Gear drive handwheel for precise table elevation G0459 ONLY $ 595 00 G0459P ONLY $ 595 00 G0459P G0459 VARIABLE SPEED CONVEYOR SIDE HANDLES FOR PORTABILITY 12" BABY DRUM SANDERS 177335 177335 MADE IN TAIWAN 18" WIDE-BELT SANDER • Motor: 5 HP, 220V, single-phase, 60 Hz, 1725 RPM • Conveyor feed motor: 1 ⁄2 HP • Elevation motor: 1 ⁄3 HP • Conveyor speed: 16.4, 23, 32.8 FPM • Max. board width: 17 1 ⁄2" • Max. board thickness: 6" • Min. board length: 9" • Min. board thickness: 1 ⁄8" • Drum surface speed: 3550 FPM • Approx. shipping weight: 1008 lbs. G0527 ONLY $ 5150 00 $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN *To maintain machine warranty, 440V operation requires additional conversion time and a $250 fee. Please contact technical service for complete information before ordering. FOLLOW US ON $ 99 $ 99 shipping lower 48 states C2201_R19126_1209CMFads_2.BK.indd 2 8/16/2012 7:26:21 AM Purveyors of Fine Machinery ® , Since 1983 • OVER A MILLION SQUARE FEET PACKED TO THE RAFTERS WITH MACHINERY & TOOLS • 2 OVERSEAS QUALITY CONTROL OFFICES STAFFED WITH QUALIFIED GRIZZLY ENGINEERS • HUGE PARTS FACILITY WITH OVER 1 MILLION PARTS IN STOCK AT ALL TIMES • TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIANS AT ALL 3 LOCATIONS • 24 HOUR ORDERING BY PHONE OR ONLINE • MOST ORDERS SHIP THE SAME DAY 2012 CATALOG! THOUSANDS OF HIGH QUALITY MACHINES & TOOLS AT INCREDIBLE PRICES! 3 GREAT SHOWROOMS! BELLINGHAM, WA • MUNCY, PA • SPRINGFIELD, MO TECHNICAL SERVICE: 570-546-9663 FAX: 800-438-5901 1 4 7 8 8 R 12CMFDM 24" PLANER/SANDER • Motor: 15 HP, 220V/440V*, 3-phase, 60 Hz, 3450 RPM • Conveyor speed: 14–60 FPM • Max. board width: 24" • Max. board thickness: 6" • Min. board length: 12" • Min. board thickness: 1 ⁄4" • Spiral cutterhead w/ 188 indexible carbide inserts • Cutterhead speed: 4600 RPM • Sanding drum speed: 3543 FPM • Air requirement: 75 PSI • Approx. shipping weight: 2626 lbs. G0677 ONLY $ 13,750 00 PLANES & SANDS! $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states MADE IN TAIWAN 15" WIDE-BELT SANDER (OPEN END) • Sanding belt motor: 5 HP, 220V, single-phase, 1725 RPM • Belt feed motor: 1 ⁄4 HP, 220V, single-phase • Requires 50-70 PSI air • Sanding belt size: 16" x 48" • Sanding belt surface speed: 2050 FPM • Max. board width: 15" • Max. board thickness: 5 1 ⁄2" • Min. board length: 12" • Conveyor speed: 13.1 & 16.4 FPM • Approx. shipping weight: 908 lbs. G9983 ONLY $ 3595 00 24" WIDE-BELT SANDERS G9962Z ONLY $ 8555 00 G9962ZX ONLY $ 8395 00 G0582 ONLY $ 8195 00 G0445 ONLY $ 9750 00 G9962Z G9962ZX G0582 G0445 ( TALL ) • Type: Single Drum Single Drum Platen Platen • Sanding motor: 220V 220V/440V* 220V/440V*220V/440V* • Motor phase: Single-phase 3-phase 3-phase 3-phase • Conveyor motor HP: 1 HP 1 HP 1 HP 1 HP • Table lift motor HP: 1 ⁄3 HP 1 ⁄4 HP 1 ⁄4 HP 1 ⁄4 HP • Max. board thick.: 6" 6" 6" 6" • Min. board length: 10" 10" 14" 9" • Min. board thick.: 1 ⁄8" 1 ⁄8" 1 ⁄8" 1 ⁄8" • Conveyor speed: 15-49 FPM 15-49 FPM 15-49 FPM 15-49 FPM • Sanding belt size: 25"W x 60" 25"W x 60" 25"W x 60" 25"W x 75" • Approx. shipping wt.: 1559 lbs. 1518 lbs. 1573 lbs. 1626 lbs. MADE IN ISO 9001 FACTORY! • Sanding belt motor: 25 HP, 220V/440V*, 3-phase • Belt feed motor: 2 HP • Table elevation motor: 1 ⁄4 HP • Sanding belt size: 43" x 60" • Max. material size: 43" W x 6"H • Min. board length: 14" • Conveyor speeds: variable, 14–60 FPM • Drum speed: 2200 FPM • Approx. shipping weight: 2490 lbs. SUPER INDUSTRIAL-DUTY 43" WIDE-BELT SANDER G9979 ONLY $ 15,750 00 37" WIDE-BELT SANDERS G0571 ONLY $ 9995 00 G0539 ONLY $ 10,895 00 G0446 ONLY $ 11,995 00 G0571 G0539 G0446 (TALL) • Type: Platen Platen Platen • Sanding motor: 10 HP, 220V 15 HP, 220V/440V* 15 HP, 220V/440V* • Motor phase: Single-phase 3-phase 3-phase • Conveyor motor HP: 1 HP 1 HP 1 HP • Table lift motor HP: 1 ⁄3 HP 1 ⁄4 HP 1 ⁄4 HP • Max. board thick.: 6" 6" 6" • Min. board length: 14" 14" 9" • Min. board thick.: 1 ⁄8" 1 ⁄8" 1 ⁄8" • Conveyor speed: 15-49 FPM 15-49 FPM 15-49 FPM • Sanding belt size: 37"W x 60" 37"W x 60" 37"W x 75" • Approx. shipping wt.: 1818 lbs. 1781 lbs. 1887 lbs. MADE IN ISO 9001 FACTORY! SUPER INDUSTRIAL-DUTY 51" WIDE-BELT SANDER • Sanding belt motor: 30 HP, 220V/440V*, 3-phase • Belt feed motor: 2 HP • Table elevation motor: 1 ⁄4 HP • Sanding belt size: 51" x 60" • Max. material size: 51" W x 6" H • Min. board length: 14" • Conveyor speeds: variable, 14–60 FPM • Drum speed: 2200 FPM • Approx. shipping weight: 2731 lbs. G9980 ONLY $ 19,995 00 DOUBLE HEAD SANDERS DUAL SANDING HEADS SAND TO FINER GRITS IN A SINGLE PASS! 24" 37" 37" (TALL) 43" 43" (TALL) 51" (TALL) H2933 H2934 G0447 G0581 G0486 G0487 • Sanding motor HP: 15 HP, TEFC 20 HP, TEFC 20 HP, TEFC 25 HP, TEFC 25 HP, TEFC 30 HP, TEFC • Sanding motor voltage: 220/V440V* 220V/440V* 220V/440V* 220V/440V* 220V/440V* 220V/440V* • Sanding motor phase: 3-phase 3-phase 3-phase 3-phase 3-phase 3-phase • Conveyor motor HP: 1 HP, TEFC 1 HP, TEFC 1 HP, TEFC 2 HP, TEFC 2 HP, TEFC 2 HP, TEFC • Table lift motor HP: 1 ⁄4 HP, TEFC 1 ⁄4 HP, TEFC 1 ⁄4 HP, TEFC 1 ⁄4 HP, TEFC 1 ⁄4 HP, TEFC 1 ⁄4 HP, TEFC • Max. board thickness: 6" 6" 6" 6" 6" 6" • Min. board length: 14" 14" 11" 14" 11" 11" • Min. board thickness: 3 ⁄16" 3 ⁄16" 3 ⁄16" 3 ⁄16" 3 ⁄16" 3 ⁄16" • Front drum surface speed: 3543 FPM 3543 FPM 3543 FPM 3543 FPM 3543 FPM 3543 FPM • Rear drum surface speed: 2565 FPM 2565 FPM 2565 FPM 2565 FPM 2565 FPM 2565 FPM • Conveyor speed: 14-60 FPM 14-60 FPM 14-60 FPM 14-60 FPM 14-60 FPM 14-60 FPM • Sanding belt size: 25"W x 60" 37"W x 60" 37"W x 75" 43" x 60" 43" x 75" 51" x 75" • Overall height: 71 1 ⁄2"H 71 1 ⁄2"H 79"H 72 1 ⁄2"H 79"H 79"H • Approx. shipping wt.: 2227 lbs. 2641 lbs. 2924 lbs. 3384 lbs. 3545 lbs. 3880 lbs. MADE IN ISO 9001 FACTORY! H2933 ONLY $ 11,500 00 H2934 ONLY $ 12,995 00 G0447 ONLY $ 13,995 00 G0581 ONLY $ 15,995 00 G0486 ONLY $ 19,995 00 G0487 ONLY $ 23,995 00 $ 179 $ 179 shipping lower 48 states $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 355 $ 355 shipping lower 48 states $ 495 $ 495 shipping lower 48 states $ 495 $ 495 shipping lower 48 states $ 495 $ 495 shipping lower 48 states OVER 12,000 PRODUCTS ONLINE! $ 99 $ 99 shipping lower 48 states 18" OPEN END DRUM SANDER • Sanding motor: 1 1 ⁄ 2 HP, 110V, single-phase • Conveyor feed rate: variable, 2 - 12 FPM • Max. stock size: 36" W x 4 1 ⁄ 2" thick • Min. board length: 6" • Sanding drum size: 4" • Drum speed: 4000 FPM • Dust port: 2 1 ⁄4" • Cast iron platen • Sandpaper: 3" W • Approx. shipping weight: 328 lbs. SANDS BOARDS UP TO 36" WIDE! INDEPENDENT DUST COLLECTION WITH DUST BAG TABLE MOVES UP & DOWN G0458 ONLY $ 925 00 $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states • Sanding drum motor: 10 HP, 220V, single-phase or 15 HP, 220V/440V*, 3-phase, TEFC • Conveyor motor: 1 ⁄3 HP, variable speed 6 - 18 FPM • Max. board width: 36 1 ⁄ 2" • Max. board thickness: 4" • Min. board length: 9" • Drum speed: 2800 FPM • Sanding drum size: 6" • 4 dust ports: 4" • Sandpaper width: 6" • Approx. shipping weight: 1400 lbs. 37" DRUM SANDERS INDUSTRIAL RUBBER CONVEYOR BELT SIMILAR TO WIDE-BELT SANDERS DUAL 6" SANDING DRUMS VARIABLE SPEED CONVEYOR 15 HP, 3-PHASE G0450 ONLY $ 3595 00 10 HP, SINGLE-PHASE G0449 ONLY $ 3595 00 $ 99 $ 99 shipping lower 48 states INCLUDES A HEAVY-DUTY RUBBER CONVEYOR BELT SIMILAR TO WIDE-BELT SANDERS 24" DRUM SANDER H5037 HOOK & LOOP CONVERSION KIT $32.95 • Motor: 5 HP, 220V, single-phase • Conveyor motor: 1 ⁄4 HP • Drum speed: 2300 FPM • Conveyor feed rate: 11 FPM • Max. stock size: 23 1 ⁄ 2" W x 4 1 ⁄4" thick • Min. board length: 9" • Sanding drums: (2) 6" computer balanced aluminum • 2 dust ports: 4" • Approx. shipping weight: 442 lbs. G1066R ONLY $ 1650 00 $ 99 $ 99 shipping lower 48 states INCLUDES A HEAVY-DUTY RUBBER CONVEYOR BELT SIMILAR TO WIDE-BELT SANDERS 24" DRUM SANDER WITH VARIABLE SPEED • Motor: 5 HP, 220V, single-phase • Conveyor motor: 1 ⁄4 HP • Conveyor feed rate: variable, 0-20 FPM • Drum speed: 2300 FPM • Max. stock size: 23 1 ⁄ 2" W x 4 1 ⁄4" thick • Min. board length: 9" • Sanding drums: (2) 6" computer balanced aluminum • 2 dust ports: 4" • Approx. shipping weight: 489 lbs. G1066Z ONLY $ 2150 00 16" DRUM SANDER • Motor: 2 HP, 220V, single-phase • Surface speed: 2100 FPM • Drive motor: 1 ⁄4 HP • Conveyor feed rate: 11 FPM • Max. stock size: 15 3 ⁄8" W x 3 1 ⁄ 2" thick • Min. board length: 9" • 2 computer balanced drums • Sanding drum size: 6" • 3 pressure rollers • 2 dust ports: 4" • Approx. shipping weight: 304 lbs. INCLUDES A HEAVY-DUTY RUBBER CONVEYOR BELT SIMILAR TO WIDE-BELT SANDERS G1079R ONLY $ 1095 00 $ 79 $ 79 shipping lower 48 states SPECS FOR G0459 & G0459P • Sanding motor: 1 1 ⁄ 2 HP, 110V, single-phase • Conveyor motor: 1 ⁄8 HP • Variable speed: 5 - 35 FPM • Drum speed: 2127 FPM • Min. stock length: 8" • Sanding drum size: 4" • Sanding belt: 3" x 70" hook & loop • Dust port: 2 1 ⁄4" • Approx. shipping weight: 160 lbs. FEATURES FOR G0459 & G0459P • Steel dust hood • 2 adjustable pressure rollers • Thickness scale • Industrial-duty conveyor belt • Gear drive handwheel for precise table elevation G0459 ONLY $ 595 00 G0459P ONLY $ 595 00 G0459P G0459 VARIABLE SPEED CONVEYOR SIDE HANDLES FOR PORTABILITY 12" BABY DRUM SANDERS 177335 177335 MADE IN TAIWAN 18" WIDE-BELT SANDER • Motor: 5 HP, 220V, single-phase, 60 Hz, 1725 RPM • Conveyor feed motor: 1 ⁄2 HP • Elevation motor: 1 ⁄3 HP • Conveyor speed: 16.4, 23, 32.8 FPM • Max. board width: 17 1 ⁄2" • Max. board thickness: 6" • Min. board length: 9" • Min. board thickness: 1 ⁄8" • Drum surface speed: 3550 FPM • Approx. shipping weight: 1008 lbs. G0527 ONLY $ 5150 00 $ 255 $ 255 shipping lower 48 states MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN MADE IN TAIWAN *To maintain machine warranty, 440V operation requires additional conversion time and a $250 fee. Please contact technical service for complete information before ordering. FOLLOW US ON $ 99 $ 99 shipping lower 48 states C2201_R19126_1209CMFads_2.BK.indd 3 8/16/2012 7:26:43 AM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com SEPTEMBER 2012 Vol. 26 No. 9 www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | 30 36 On the Cover: This sideboard captured the furniture prize in the Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge. See more winners. 38 8 Karl Forth: Watching the signs on Seminole Street A hint to the improving economy. 8 Will Sampson: How do you handle complaints? The internet and customer expectations. 18 Jim Lewis: Managing a growth period Growing pains and team building in two lean journeys. 27 Review: Woodworking as it used to be Newly reissued memoir details wood- working in the Victorian Age. 30 Upholstery manufacturer makes large-scale commitment to recycling Manufacturer recycles in a big way -- even its CNC routers. 36 New office line raises the bar on sustainability Biocomposites are the base of new furniture and cabinet products. 38 Yacht-styled interior wins Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge Spectacular veneer work in cabinets, furniture, millwork and art. 42 MIT team develops handheld CNC router Failed amateur woodworking attempt leads to new invention; wider potential applications seen. 68 Blaklader work pants These pants are more tool than clothing. 46 Products 64 Literature 65 Classified 66 Advertisers’ index C2201_R19157_1209CMFtoc_1.BK.indd 4 8/16/2012 7:27:16 AM C2201_R19157_1209CMFtoc_1.BK.indd 5 8/16/2012 7:27:28 AM ✚ Video: Heavy-duty CNC routing at Woodhaven See how AccuRouter Green CNC machines cut upholstery frames at Woodhaven. www.CabinetMakerFDM.com/86843.html ✚ Video: Trying Blaklader workpants on for size Will Sampson reviews some European made workpants for woodworkers and cabinet installers. www.CabinetMakerFDM.com/86574.html ✚ SawdustSoup: Newport Furniture Parts video Check out this video about team building and business practices at Newport Furniture Parts. www.sawdustsoup.com/video/newport-furniture-parts-values ✚ Webinars: Free online wood technology seminars See archived free online seminars on technology, CMA certification, software, finishing, industry forecasts and more. www.CabinetMakerFDM.com/webinars.aspx ✚ Video: Designer’s Choice Cabinetry miter assembly See how miter cut and assembly of cabinet door frames is faster, more efficient. www.CabinetMakerFDM.com/86576.html ✚ Community: Find us on You Tube: www.youtube.com/user/CabinetMakerFDM Facebook: www.facebook.com/sawdustsoup www.facebook.com/CabinetMakerFDM Twitter: www.twitter.com/cabinettrends 6 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | Snap it! 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[email protected] FIRST CUT In this day and age of Internet connections and social me- dia, the potential impact of complaints has mushroomed, especially for small businesses like custom woodworking operations. It used to be if you had a problem customer, that meant they might complain about their experience to friends and relatives. Now, they can tell the whole world through Face- book, Twitter and a host of review sites such as Yelp. What does that mean for how you handle customers? Obviously, making the customer experience as smooth and satisfying as possible is the goal, but with the common challenges of custom work, that sometimes is easier said than done. I ran across one article from the perspective of kitchen and bath cabinet dealers. It’s not exactly related to true custom woodwork, but it raises some good points. One tool they suggested was using Google Alerts to help manage your online reputation. Have you changed any of your tactics to keep customers satisfied based on so- cial media or the Internet? Are you using these tools to help spread positive word of mouth? How do you monitor your online presence? ❮ How do you handle complaints by William Sampson
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[email protected] WOOD EXPLORER Fences, wheel hubs and xylophone keys have been com mon uses. + Want more? To search the entire collection of Wood Explorers, go to www.CabinetMakerFDM.com Weight. This is a fairly heavy wood, over 10 percent heavier than red oak. The weight, when dry is 50 pounds per cubic foot or about 4 pounds per board foot. Strength. Due to its high density, black locust is one of the strongest, hardest native American species. For dry wood, the ultimate strength (MOR) is 19,400 psi, stiffness (MOE) is 2.05 million psi and hardness is 1,700 pounds. Com- parative oak values are 14,300 psi, 1.82 million psi, and 1,290 pounds. The high hardness makes it a good choice for flooring, table tops, desk tops and other impact areas. Mechanical fastening is difficult due to the tendency for splitting. Predrilling holes for nails and screws is advisable. Drying. The wood dries slowly with some risk of checking and end splitting. Warping is also a major risk. Slow shed air-drying should be followed by kiln drying, as most kilns cannot dry it green-from-the-saw slow enough without high costs. End coat- ing is also required to prevent end cracking. Shrinkage in drying is moderately high, which accounts for the high risk of checking and warp. Overall shrinkage in drying from green to 6 percent MC is 7.2 percent tangentially (the width in flatsawn lumber) and 4.6 percent radi- ally (the thickness of flatsawn lumber). Stability. Once dried, the wood will move slightly if there are large RH changes or if the MC is not matched to the environment’s EMC conditions. A typical final MC range is 6.0 to 7.5 per- cent, unless used in a humid location. It takes a 4 percent MC change to result in 1 percent size change tangentially and 6 percent MC change radially. Machining and gluing. This wood ma- chines with difficulty due to its hard- ness. It does require very sharp tools with fairly large hook angles; dulling is rapid. It ranks similar to hickory in machining. The surface is smooth and polishes well, especially with fresh sand- paper. Due to the heavier chips, dust systems must have adequate power. This wood glues with some dif- ficulty. As is typical of dense species, surfaces must be flat; the best joint is developed if gluing follows the sur- face preparation within 30 minutes. The wood is not very forgiving if glu- ing procedures are not perfect. Grain and color. The heartwood of- ten is quite green when first cut, but ages quickly to a russett brown color. The grain is moderately fine, but the annual rings are obvious and add character to the appearance. Processing characteristics and suggestions C2201_R19125_1209CMFexp_1.BK.indd 14 8/16/2012 11:56:18 AM Fulterer employs the latest technology for today’s demanding requirements in function, longevity and safety. Smooth running qualities and soft closing are only a few of the many special features required in today's market. All of our drawer slides meet or exceed industry test criteria such as BIFMA, BHMA, KCMA, SEFA, LGA and DIN. If you require the best technology and customer service in the industry, look to Fulterer. Call us today. Our solution driven staff is here to discuss your specific needs. Vertical pull-out slides! 542 Townsend Avenue High Point, NC 27263-4552 T+1 336 431 - 4646 T+1 800 395 - 4646 F+1 336 431 - 4620
[email protected] www.fultererusa.com FR771 up to 275 lbs. FR777 up to 450 lbs. FR775 up to 175 lbs. C2201_R19125_1209CMFexp_1.BK.indd 15 8/16/2012 11:56:29 AM 16 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | Q: We built the Virginia Tech solar-heated kiln that you designed. It went beautifully, but the main problem seems to be removing moisture from the room efficiently enough to prevent mold from growing on the lumber. Can you offer any suggestions? A. The kiln that I designed (the plans are widely available on the Internet as the Virginia Tech kiln and other names) was designed basi- cally for oak lumber, which needs high humidities and also dries quite slowly. When lumber that releases its moisture quickly is put into the kiln green from the saw, the kiln will not be able to vent fast enough resulting in high humidi- ties, and the solar heat will all be used for evaporation, so little heating will occur. Also, unless you have fairly large fans, the air will move slowly through the pile and the humidity will increase as the air moves through. The easiest way to solve this prob- lem is to air dry the lumber prior to loading it into the kiln. The source of moisture that mold needs to grow will be eliminated. A second option would be to use large vents. When starting with wet lum- ber, open the vents wide open and then use the dryer as a single pass dryer; that is, the outside air will enter at the top vents, go through the fans, pass down the clear roof where it will be heated slightly if the sun is shining, will then pass through the lumber and then exit the dryer. As the outside air will average about 65 percent RH, this will keep the moisture in the kiln from getting too high. Of course, turn off the fans when the RH is high, such as during foggy or rainy weather, or late at night. If you still have mold problems, then we can look at increasing the fan size. Q. We bought some white hard maple lumber that looked pretty good until we planed it. When we planed it, we found dis- coloration marks that looked that tracks from the saw blades; the marks lined up with the saw blade marks from the sawmill. One per- son in our shop called it bruising. Can you tell me what this is and who caused it? A. Indeed, this is sometimes called bruising and results from extra pressure that is caused by the teeth on the saw on green, freshly sawn wood. Sometimes I have seen bruising from the pressure of rollers and forklift forks on green lumber. Dried lumber is not susceptible to this damage. As you not- ed, the damage does not show up on the surface, but rather shows up below the surface and can go 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch deep. I believe that the wood cells are damaged by this pressure during sawing and then the damaged cells are susceptible to oxidation during drying. The products of this oxidation are gray in color most of the time. Sometimes oxidation stains can be removed with oxalic acid (wood bleach), although in maple the bleach can also cause pink- ing of the unstained normal wood. So, the bottom line is that in your case the wood is defective and the defect cannot be repaired or removed (unless you want to plane off 1/4 inch from top and bottom faces). We do not know why this stain shows up from time to time, but most of time is absent. I believe it has to do with the tree and the chemistry within the tree. Per- haps a delay in sawing into lumber after the tree has been cut makes this stain more likely. I do not believe the sawmill had any idea that the lumber was at risk, or that even after drying they knew this stain existed. Yet, because the wood is essentially useless to you, the mill should be willing to exchange it for some differ- ent, unstained wood. Q. We are making a small thin product that must be kept flat, similar to the slat of a wooden blind. We are having trouble with some twisting. What advice can you offer? A. Twist is one form of warp. (Cup- ping, side bend or crook, and bow are the others.) If a piece is flat initially, but warps over time (hours to months), we know that the moisture content has changed. In other words, if the moisture content is kept constant (or changes only a percent or two Preventing kiln mold, maple bruising by Gene Wengert
[email protected] WOOD DOCTOR’S Rx Avoiding twist on a small, thin product: It has to do with MC and grain angle. Bruising results from extra pressure that is caused by the teeth on the saw on green, freshly sawn wood. C2201_R19155_1209CMFdoc_1.BK.indd 16 8/16/2012 7:30:17 AM CabinetMaker+FDM | 17 | September 2012 | Get information FAST from suppliers: http://CabinetMakerFDM.hotims.com (wood in a home is often 6 percent MC in the wintertime and 9 percent MC in the summertime), then wood will not warp. So, you need to spend consider- able time getting your incoming wood supply at the correct MC. In most cases, the correct value is 6.5 to 7.0 percent MC. Do not believe a shipping invoice or word of mouth; measure the MC yourself using a meter that costs about $200 or more. Cheaper meters are often not accurate enough and or not well calibrated. Twist occurs when the angle of the grain (or the angle of the wood cells that normally run vertically in the tree, are at an angle in the lumber rather than parallel to the face and side. The grain can be twisted in the lumber because the log is crooked, because the log is put on the equipment at an angle or because the tree itself has angled grain. With a critical product such as you have, you can assure that every piece will stay flat, even with MC changes, if you split the log first and then saw the lumber parallel to the split faces. In other words, a split will follow the grain. Sawing parallel to a split face assures you that the grain in the lumber will be straight. This split- ting technique is used on pool cues, shakes and shingles and a few other straight, flat products. It is interesting that if you go to Colonial Williamsburg and visit some of their woodworking shops, you will see this splitting tech- nique applied to many situations. There is something to be said about the “old” techniques for making furniture, cabi- nets, and other fine wood products. ❮ Gene Wengert, “The Wood Doctor,” is president of The Wood Doctor’s Rx, offering on-site training and manufacturing analysis. He has over 40 years of experience in our industry. E-mail questions welcome. + Want more? To search a full list of Wood Doctor’s Rx question and answers, go to www.CabinetMakerFDM.com A PROMISE IS BEING MADE. At Northwest Hardwoods we know that a promise is made every time we put our name on a bundle of lumber. It’s a promise to deliver a reliable, consistent product every time. And it’s a promise we’ve been delivering on for more than 45 years. © 2012 Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. All rights reserved. email:
[email protected] northwesthardwoods.com Sawing parallel to a split face assures you that grain in the lumber will be straight. C2201_R19155_1209CMFdoc_1.BK.indd 17 8/16/2012 7:30:25 AM 18 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | I didn’t visit Brad’s cabinet shop this month (see last month’s column). Brad encountered a growth bubble that stressed his cash flow so we decided to put the lean journey in a holding pattern until next month. What Brad experienced is a good learning lesson for all manag- ers attempting to grow their business. The improvements that Brad’s staff put in place over the first couple of months of their journey enabled the company to accept a contract that would have been beyond their capacity before lean. The contract required a 300-percent increase in throughput, which means a propor- tional increase in inventory levels and a like increase in inventory cost. Initially the supply chain couldn’t react to Brad’s new demand. Resolving that issue was easier than continuing to operate at the increased demand level with a cash-flow stream that is based on one-third the out- put. The first thing Brad should have done in preparation for the increased level of activity was prepare a plan based on the Tactical Planning Tool that I described in a previous article. Planning doesn’t always ensure success, but a lack of planning will likely ensure failure. As Brad Sorts through the issues that this new demand has created and Sets- in-Order the priorities for his cash flow, I accepted an invitation to visit another company preparing to launch on a lean journey of their own. Going lean to compete with Asia Newport Furniture Parts (NFP) of Newport, Vt., is a unique business. They are a US-based furniture parts supplier competing nose to nose with Pacific Rim suppliers and beating the competition. How they’re accomplishing that is the subject of this article. NFP management decided to begin the lean journey about six months before my visit. Whether they realized it at the time or not they started that journey by applying the first three Ss of my Extreme 5S strategy. The reason I started this series of articles is because it has been my experience that many business leaders apply the Extreme 5S strategy to some of their tasks on a recurring basis without knowing it. My objective is to establish a new norm and Standard- ize how tasks get done so Extreme 5S thinking is applied all of the time. As NFP managers Sorted through the challenges of growing the business and retaining competitive advantage, they examined past practices to determine those that should be retained and those that might not move the company toward its objective. Once past practices were Sorted, the management team Set-in-Order those that were ready for immediate deployment, followed by the practices that needed some level of attention. Topping the list of practices needing attention was the development of a team-based culture. Need for a team As is the case at many non-Lean businesses, NFP managers discovered that there was a gap between how they perceived the business was running versus the real world. The gap between perception and reality is a phenomenon that I see in every company regardless of size, market segment, or maturity of the executive leadership. The larger the company, the farther removed the CEO or senior leader is from the execut- ing process and the larger the gap. Even companies with minimal layers of leadership experience the perception/ reality gap. At NFP there was a small core of employees that managers discussed plans with and fielded input from, but the entire team wasn’t on board, so informa- tion wasn’t rolling through the organiza- tion as senior leaders perceived it would or should. Executors of the plans that managers were making didn’t have a clear understanding of the objectives so Managing a growth period by Jim Lewis
[email protected] LEAN JOURNEYS One company experiences growing pains on its lean journey while another builds a team to compete with Asian imports. + Online only: To read more on lean, search for archived Jim Lewis columns at www.CabinetMakerFDM.com Newport Furniture Parts is not the only domestic furniture manu- facturer experiencing growth in what is perceived to be a down- trending or dying industry. The enhanced level of innovation and creativity that is emerging at NFP is being assisted by the Regional Wood Products Consortium -- a collaboration between Sustainable Forest Futures (SFF) and the wood products manufacturing indus- try in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and northern New York. SFF brought Newport Furniture Parts into contact with Dr. Howe, and has provided additional assistance as the company lays a firm foundation for their Lean transformation. Support for a domestic comeback C2201_R19139_1209CMFlewis_1.BK.indd 18 8/16/2012 7:30:43 AM C2201_R19139_1209CMFlewis_1.BK.indd 19 8/16/2012 7:30:58 AM 20 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | targets were continually missed. A lack of clear and concise communication coupled with a not untypical them- versus-us culture meant that employee engagement and feeling of empower- ment were limited. Getting all on board To overcome these obstacles to con- tinuous improvement and to begin the shift to the team-based culture neces- sary for a successful lean transformation, NFP retained the services of Dr. Jeffrey Howe, Ph.D., Chairman and President of Dovetail Partners, Inc. Dr. Howe is building a foundation for the lean initia- tive that all stakeholders will be able to embrace, support, and promote. He started by helping the manage- ment team establish, document, and articulate the vision and values that emulate the embodiment of the percep- tion that the owners, Larry Daigneault and Dave Laforce, have always held for NFP, but weren’t able to effectively communicate across the organization. Managers are now living the vision and values as the first step in shifting the culture, which some of you may know is not an easy task. The next steps are for middle managers and front-line lead- ers to create alignment by interpreting the vision and values into meaningful language for their areas of responsibil- ity and then effectively communicate them so their empowered staff can make daily decisions that are in keeping with corporate objectives. Community involvement Another initiative that NFP executives feel is critical in making the culture shift to a team-based environment is greater involvement in the community. Like most domestic furniture manufacturers, NFP is situated in a small community where both business and community are mutu- ally dependent on each other. Larry and Dave, with the assistance of Dr. Howe, recently released a video (www.saw- dustsoup.com/video/newport-furniture- parts-values) of the inaugural community GROWTH PERIOD 888-680-4466 ShopBotTools.com The housing market is starting to grow again, which means that woodworking and cabinet making will follow. It’s going to be a new economy for woodworkers — built around new business and manufacturing technologies. ShopBot is the go-to resource for integrating digital processes into your shop — here’s why: Get ready! Learn how agile, affordable, well-supported technology can empower your business. Visit WoodworkersGoDigital.com It’s a new economy Get ready. • We invented agile CNC tools that are affordable for every shop. 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They have flexible, respon- sive processes and they will soon be creating greater capacity and capability through the application of lean tools and techniques. ❮ Jim Lewis has worked in the furniture industry for more than 30 years with a special emphasis on facilitating the transformation to the Lean Business Philosophy. He is an independent lean business consultant, author, and writer. Jim’s most recent book, “Story of a Lean Journey,” chronicles the journey of one company through the lean transformation process. The book is available through the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME. org), and amazon.com Watch CabinerMakerFDM magazine for articles featuring other companies from the Regional Wood Products Consortium. 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Additionally, the flexible capital structure and ability to fund capital equipment and machinery will allow us to continue to provide our customers with industry- leading service and product innova- tion,” said Bradley Stack, NAP Gladu’s president. NAP Gladu currently operates 12 manufacturing and service facilities in the U.S. and Canada. “We are very excited to support NAP Gladu and all of its employees as the company executes on the next leg of its growth strategy. The company has a long tradition of product development, manufacturing, and service excellence that we look forward to continuing,” said J.P. Bretl, managing director and principal at Tenex. Federal prosecutors say they have reached a deal with Gibson Guitar Corp. to drop the criminal case against the instrument manufac- turer after it acknowledged its exotic wood imports violated U.S. environmental laws, the Associ- ated Press reported. 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[email protected] BOOK REVIEW In the ongoing battle to do every- thing faster and more efficiently, it’s sometimes worthwhile to stop for a moment to see how far we have come. Sit down with “The Village Carpenter,” and that’s exactly what you’ll do. This is a time capsule back to woodworking craftsmanship in the Victorian Age, and it is refreshing, eye-opening, and inspir- ing all at once. Author Walter Rose, who was born in 1871, takes the reader on a journey to the English village where generations of Rose’s family have been involved with the crafts of carpentry and woodwork- ing. This is a time and place where critical technology was knowing how to precisely sharpen and set the teeth of a handsaw, not program a CNC router. It is a time where tradesmen could be measured by the state of their tools and the skill with which they used them. But this is not some homage to the romance of woodworking in the misty past. The focus of much of the book is on practical day-to-day woodwork- ing. We’re not talking so much about high-end heirloom furniture as we are in crafting a window sash to work properly or sawing out planks from a log with a pit saw. There’s discussion of repair of wooden machinery and the important role the local carpentry shop played in the life of farm and village, tackling such everyday tasks as repairing gates, mak- ing ladders and animal troughs. Originally published in 1937, this memoir has recently been faithfully repro- duced and reissued by Linden Publishing. From a business standpoint, today’s harried shop owner will be fascinated by the discussions of wages, wood costs, and common business dealings in the Victorian shop. And the woodworker with a reverence for old tools will chuckle about the talk about “new” metal manu- factured planes competing with wooden smoothing and moulding planes and the like. You can just picture a spirited discus- sion over a pint of ale in the local pub, arguing about which sharpening stones or hand planes are superior. There is a lot of humanity in these pages, emphasizing the human connec- tion to craft in general and woodworking in particular. This is the kind of book to read slowly and savor like the quiet music of flattening a board with a well- tuned hand plane. Yes, there are lots faster ways to get the job done, but Rose reminds us that once there was more to the work than just work. ❮ Woodworking as it used to be The Village Carpenter: The Classic Memoir of the Life of a Victorian Craftsman, by Walter Rose; Linden Publishing; 2012, paperback, 146pp. C2201_R19122_1209CMFrev_1.BK.indd 27 8/16/2012 7:48:54 AM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | QUICK CUTS 28 | CabinetMaker+FDM P.O. BOX 550, FRANKLINTON, NC 27525 TE L: (919)494-5197 FAX: (919)494-7788 www.ewmco.com P.O. 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The winning schools and their kitchen and bath design program coordinators are: Dawn Viola from Arapa- hoe Community in Littleton, Colo.; Ann Raccon from Bre- vard Community College in Melbourne, Fla.; and Wendy Harris from BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho. Additionally, NKBA recognized the top kitchen and bath design students at NKBA-accredited colleges across North America by rewarding top students with a $100 scholarship. The top design students are: Ellen Peterson, Alex- andria Technical & Com- munity College; Elizabeth Long, Arapahoe Community College; Jennifer Murray- Huffman, Baker College of Clinton Township; Gayle Mc- Caughin, Brevard Commu- nity College; Kimberly Fetzer, Brigham Young University- Idaho; Kirsten Malone, Canada College; Katherine (Kate) Roos, Century Col- lege; Elizabeth A Mottashed, College of DuPage; Sara Gerdes, Harper College; Courtney Federspiel, Lakeland College; Jamey Cunningham, MSU-Gallatin College; Eric Poulsen, San Diego Mesa College; Rober- ta Vincent, Sullivan College of Technology & Design; Emily E Moore, University of Nebraska & Kearney; Jessica Brown, University of Southern Mississippi; Brittany Usiak, Virginia Tech; and Shalin Tucker, Weber State University. The Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America have announced that Woodworking Industry Conference 2013 will be held at the Marriott Phoenix Tempe at the Buttes in Tempe, Ariz., April 23-27, 2013. The conference features industry meetings, forums on public policy, an economic outlook, speaker presentations, the Contact Tables, networking events and more. For more information on WIC 2013, please go to www. wmma.org. WMMA announces Woodworking Industry Conference 2013 location C2201_R19204_1209CMFnews_1.BK.indd 28 8/16/2012 7:49:08 AM C2201_R19204_1209CMFnews_1.BK.indd 29 8/16/2012 7:47:57 AM 30 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | Woodhaven Furniture Industries does a number of things well – and on a large scale. “We’re good at providing a prod- uct that is not typically retail, at large volumes, and on short lead times,” says Tommy Harper, general manager for Woodhaven in Cairo, Ga. The manufacturer of upholstered furniture and bedding for Aaron’s Inc. also recycles in a big way. “If you combine all the materials that we recycled last year, it was about 12 million pounds -- everything from wood, foam, cardboard, to plastic and fabric,” Harper says. “Our company decided to go towards green manufacturing but also green operations. We got heavily into recycling, and have changed buildings to T5 lighting with skylights.” The company has also purchased remanufactured CNC routers for its upholstery frame manufacturing. Woodhaven makes products for the Upholstery manufacturer makes large-scale commitment to recycling by Karl D. Forth
[email protected] PRODUCTION Accu-Router Green CNC machines have been used alongside new Accu-Router machines in Woodhaven’s upholstery plants. Woodhaven can produce 1,500 upholstered pieces and 1,000 sets of bedding daily. Who: Woodhaven Furniture Industries Where: Cairo and Coolidge, Ga. What: Upholstered products and bedding Employees: 450 Plant size: 600,000 square feet (five plants) Website: www.aarons.inc At a glance Manufacturer of upholstered furniture and bedding for Aaron’s Inc. recycles in a big way -- even its CNC routers. C2201_R19128_1209CMFwh_1.BK.indd 30 8/16/2012 1:41:16 PM Upholstery manufacturer makes large-scale commitment to recycling CabinetMaker+FDM | 31 | September 2012 | Get information FAST from suppliers: http://CabinetMakerFDM.hotims.com lease-to-own market, not retail, and even though they are a division of Aaron’s Inc., they have to compete with outside manufacturers for Aaron’s own business. “We try to do everything we can to be environmentally friendly but also to cut costs to keep us competitive,” Harper says. “We want to do what is best for our local environment, and to remain competitive.” Woodhaven has taken its commitment to green to include its own equipment by purchasing remanufactured CNC routers from Accu-Router. The Accu-Router Green CNC machines use the existing base metal structure with new controls and features, all at a 15 percent cost savings. “If you set a Green CNC next to a completely new machine, they’re identical,” Harper says. “They have a lot of the newer functions such as the servo lateral adjust on the spindles and HSK quick change spindles. Those two features are probably the biggest upgrades we’ve seen. Heavy-duty cutting Woodhaven gains yield and cycle time by using dual-head cutting on the routers, and by cutting two sheets at one time with a spoilboard, which is pulled out after one use. The Accu-Router machines are designed for heavy-duty operation in furniture and boat manufacturing. “We’re building upholstered products and you don’t see the wood inside of the product,” Harper explains. “It doesn’t mat- ter if there is a spoil line in it. On our stack cutting with three sheets, when our cut parts are offloaded off of the spoilboard, the other two sheets are preloaded to go back on the machine and our spoilboard goes back on top of those. We don’t have a dedicated spoilboard. “When you’re dealing with dual-head cutting, both tools are set to the same depth so you’re not damaging the spoil- board. In our operation that’s important because it’s going back on top.” Five upholstery plants Woodhaven operates five upholstery plants in southwestern Georgia. Two are in Cairo, with 250 employees and 450,000 square feet of space, and three are in nearby Coolidge, with 200 employees and another 150,000 square feet. The com- pany also has seven bedding plants and produces about 1,500 pieces of uphol- stery and 1,000 sets of bedding daily. Earlier, Woodhaven identified what the company did best, and what it didn’t. “The company made office furniture at one time, and had two lamp factories, but de- termined that these areas were not areas they could be profitable in,” Harper says. “We’ve whittled it down to what we do best, which is upholstery and bedding.” There are about 2,000 Aaron’s stores that represent Woodhaven’s customer base. Much of the rent-to-own business is related to people receiving tax refunds and spending that money on furniture. So Woodhaven is busiest in January through April, with 12-hour days pos- sible, and slower in the late summer and fall, when people are spending money on other things such as vacations. Catalog competitors Even though Woodhaven is a division of Aaron’s, they have to compete for that busi- ness with outside furniture manufacturers. The Cairo operation was creating 90 cubic yards of waste a day. Through recycling, it is now creating 30 cubic yards of waste every 45 days. At its Cairo, Ga., operation Wood- haven accumulates different types of material outside the building when they have a trailer load and sell it for a good price if they can. The company has had sev- eral waste audits, starting with cardboard. They moved to plastic, expecting to make a thousand- pound bale in 30 days. Instead, it took two days. In most cases they’re getting cash for material. Wood waste is given to a company that supplies empty trailers. The Cairo operation was creat- ing 90 cubic yards of waste a day. It is now creating 30 cubic yards of waste every 45 days – a huge difference. Much of the 90 cubic yards was wood. Audits help cut waste See Woodhaven’s use of Accu- Router Green CNC machines at its Cairo, Ga., operation. Watch our video on your smart phone or www. CabinetMakerFDM.com/86843.html. If your phone has a Web browser and camera, download the free app at http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ and scan over this barcode. Snap it! C2201_R19128_1209CMFwh_1.BK.indd 31 8/16/2012 1:41:27 PM 32 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | All suppliers, including Woodhaven, show their furniture at a large store managers’ meeting. If the product is picked up, they have to produce 2,000 sets, one for each store. That’s only getting them into the store, not building inventory in Aaron’s 18 distribution centers. Companies are also competing to get their product to show up in the company’s monthly advertisement. If another manufacturer lands the position in the ad, they get the business and not Woodhaven. So they must get materi- als and everything ready to meet that monthly catalog date. “We’re pitching our product along- side all of our competition,” Harper says. “Aaron’s buys from about six other up- holstery suppliers. So everyone is trying to get into that advertisement. “But there is nothing wrong with hav- ing pressure on you. We understand that even though we’re a division of Aaron’s we have to compete for the business,” Harper says. “You have to always expect Brand X to have a better mousetrap at a lower cost.” Aaron’s also offers a lifetime warranty on frames made here, with a 24-month warranty on the cushions, pillows, and mechanisms for motion upholstery. “We’re always looking for ways to bring that product to market with the same integrity and quality, but do it for less,” Harper says. “It’s a package price, and fur- niture might be packaged with lamps and a rug for $99 or $129 a month. We develop our product around that package price. “If you set our product next to a RECYCLING The upholstery frame operation will be reorganized into cell manufacturing. C2201_R19128_1209CMFwh_1.BK.indd 32 8/16/2012 1:41:39 PM CabinetMaker+FDM | 33 | September 2012 | Get information FAST from suppliers: http://CabinetMakerFDM.hotims.com traditional furniture manufacturer, most people wouldn’t be able to tell the dif- ference,” he says. “We keep a close eye on other manufacturers to see how they evolve in order to stay competitive. “One thing we noticed in the past year and a half is that hardly anyone glues their frames in our price point. We spent $50,000 on wood glue last year. We could cut $50,000 and add it right to our bottom line, but we realized it’s an integral part of our frames, so we still do that. We make sure all of our clips are beaten down, and screwed down if they need to be screwed down. We make sure pillows are blown, filled and indi- vidually weighed with virgin fiber. While a lot of companies have changed to 1.5 density seat foam, we still use 1.8.” Foam, framing and upholstery Generally workflow goes from foam to frame to upholstery. In the shop, the wood frame operation will be organized The Accu-Router Green CNC machines are used for heavy-duty, twin-head, two- sheets at a time cutting of upholstery frames. Accu-Router Inc., CNC routers 931.668.7127 www.accu-router.com Biesse America, Point-to-point machines 877.824.3773 www.biesseamerica.com Giben America Inc., Panel saw 770.448.9140 www.giben.com Mastercam/CNC Software Inc., Software 800.228.2877 www.mastercam.com Warsaw Machinery, Inc., MBD bandsaw 574/267-5355 www.warsawmachinery.com For more info: Or go to www.CabinetMakerFDM.com C2201_R19128_1209CMFwh_1.BK.indd 33 8/16/2012 1:41:53 PM 34 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | into cell manufacturing. Now, it’s a fram- ing operation first and then upholstery. “Cell manufacturing will eliminate downtime from excessive inventory and handling of frames,” Harper says. “Even though we build our own frames, we have to have someone load and move the frames to upholstery. With cell manufacturing, it will come off the fram- ing table to the upholstery table without excessive handling.” Frames used were all hardwood, but the company is moving toward mostly panel frames to provide a more consis- tent supply, more consistent quality, and a sustainable product. Panel products are CDX grade plywood or OSB. Basically Cairo only produces truckload quantities, but they can run one style three different times in a day. A typical quantity would be a truckload, but they may run four trailerloads at a time. The wood mill, cut and sew and foam processing try to keep three days before shipment. They do not operate on a backlog, but typically schedule work five to 10 days, but can run work very quickly, if they need to. Large blocks of foam are cut into smaller pieces on CNC equipment in Cairo. A picking machine is used to fluff up the fi- ber. Blowing pillows is the process of filling them with fiber. As far as fabric for covers, about 50 percent of production is cut and RECYCLING 770.813.8818 www.scmgroupna.com Why buy used when you can have the NEW Pratix S with full manufacturers warranty for about the same cost! The Pratix S is the perfect match for those companies with CNC Router for an unbelievable price! Available in either 4 x 8 or 5 x 12 table sizes, the Pratix S can be equipped with a full range of options designed to meet your needs without exceeding your budget. Improving your bottom line and providing superior results is our goal! pratix s cnc router Affordable Quality! Woodhaven has planned for the worst year – but it hasn’t happened. “Listening to the news in 2008, we had expected people were going to be losing their jobs left and right, and there would be no money for people to spend,” Tommy Harper says. “Sometimes we fall in with the retail manufacturers, especially in areas like cost of materials, cost of labor. “The way we differ is our business model. (Instead of a decline) we saw an uptick in our customer base. Because people couldn’t afford to go to a retail store and purchase a set of living room furniture, they needed to lease one. Because of the way our lease model works you’re not Planning for the worst Woodhaven operates several plants in southwestern Georgia, including the 450,000 square foot Cairo operation. C2201_R19128_1209CMFwh_1.BK.indd 34 8/16/2012 1:42:08 PM CabinetMaker+FDM | 35 | September 2012 | Get information FAST from suppliers: http://CabinetMakerFDM.hotims.com sewn by Woodhaven, with the remainder imported. Maintaining an operation in house helps them maintain lead times. Woodhaven has two Green Accu- Router III-C CNC machines in Cairo, with a third Green machine on order. An additional Accu-Router 5x10 router here was purchased new in 1998. (Two other Accu-Routers are in Coolidge.) In the same production area there is a Tyler MBD CNC bandsaw, two Giben panel saws for straight parts, and a Biesse point-to-point used for boring and processing hardwood parts. Harper says the company plans to move all the Accu-Routers in line, and integrate them with the clip and T-nut department. One operator will handle a left-hand and right-hand machine, so they’ll have four machines and two operators, and less handing and moving parts from point A to point B. Programming of machines is done in the R&D department in Coolidge. “We first lay out for yield, then we go back and analyze those programs for cycle time,” Harper says. “We may get into a layout where that program takes eight minutes, and we can change that layout around while still maintaining our yield. By chang- ing the layout a little we’re able to cut with two heads instead of one, and shave several minutes off our cycle time.” Woodhaven is using MasterCam to do the layouts. They’ve looked at nest- ing software for their operation several times, but haven’t been able to improve yield and output. “That’s what we do best. I’d put us up against any other manufacturer in the world to be able to get orders for thousands of sets or the quality we build for our price point, and ship them in the lead time that we do. “We have a bright, big future ahead of us. We’ve just begun to scratch the surface of our capabilities. We are very excited about our future.” ❮ obligated to actually purchase that product.” That happened again in 2009 and 2010. Each time, Woodhaven looked at cutting more costs and implement- ed a continuous improvement plan to reduce non-value-added steps. They figured out how to best utilize materials and labor and how they could reduce the landfill costs. “We can’t compromise the integrity of our product, because of the type of business we’re in, but we can be a lot more creative in our operations and how we’re saving money. “By assuming this will be the worst year we ever had, it keeps you on your toes.” Planning for the worst C2201_R19128_1209CMFwh_1.BK.indd 35 8/16/2012 1:42:18 PM 36 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | A new line of office furniture is based on advanced biocomposite materials. The company, e2e Materials, is a clean technology spinoff of Cornell Univer- sity that develops products made from its biocomposite materials. This summer, e2e Materials an- nounced a new company brand, e2e Office, to focus on developing office furniture products using these biocom- posite materials. The new brand is in- tended to address increasing demand for more environmentally friendly office products that contribute to LEED cer- tification and provide a safer and more collaborative work environment. “The formation of e2e Office is in direct response to accelerating demand from global customers for innovative products that are sustain- able, free of toxins, more durable than conventional wood-based alternatives and highly affordable,” said Pat Govang of e2e Materials when e2e Office was introduced. “We’re responding to this multi-billion dollar global market with a series of in-demand products that will fulfill the needs of leading office furniture (manufacturers) and channel partners.” Using the design experience of designer Carl Gustav Magnusson, e2e Office is developing a number of products, including mobile white- boards, mobile acoustics, storage and group communication products. All of these designs are intended to meet the requirements of today’s open space and mobile workforce and their need for greater collaboration and improved productivity. These products are being made with e2e Materials biocomposites that reportedly exceed California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Air- borne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) requirements. The e2e products have also been tested and meet the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) standards. The biocomposites use only 19 percent of the embodied energy of traditional wood composites, accord- ing to e2e. Lightweight work surface The first commercially available product in the e2e Office product line is the TransForm Workstation, which provides a lightweight and versatile New office line raises the bar on sustainability by Karl D. Forth
[email protected] OFFICE FURNITURE Biocomposite materials are the base of new products for the furniture and cabinet industry. The new company is developing office furniture products using biocomposite materials. This worksurface is part of a line of products, including mobile whiteboards, mobile acoustics, storage and group communication products. Who: E2e Materials Where: Ithaca, N.Y. What: Biocomposites for furniture, cabinetry Web site: www.e2ematerials.com At a glance C2201_R19132_1209CMFe2e_1.BK.indd 36 8/16/2012 7:48:53 AM CabinetMaker+FDM | 37 | September 2012 | Get information FAST from suppliers: http://CabinetMakerFDM.hotims.com work surface and a series of privacy and communica- tion panels made from the biocomposite material. Buyers can also buy reused and refurbished leg systems for the work stations. The e2e Materials company designs, engineers and produces bio- composites for furniture, cabinets and other markets. The company’s biocomposites include 28 pending patents, and are made from feedstocks such as soy flour and natural grass fiber such as jute, flax and kenaf, which do not contain formal- dehyde or any toxic chemicals. According to e2e, use of these materials also enables the making of lighter products with high strength and durability. The company plans to source all of its agricultural raw materials from with 100 miles of its Ithaca, N.Y., production location. Over the next four years, the company plans to support up to 200 manufacturing jobs and as many as 1,500 related agricultural jobs in New York State alone. Dealer meets demand One Workplace, a commercial furniture dealership based in Milpitas, Calif., established a distribution part- nership with e2e Office in June. One Workplace is a large dealer cov- ering northern California and will first distribute the TransForm Workstation. “We are experiencing customer demand for office furniture products that meet aggressive environmental standards combined with exceptional durability, weight reduction and af- fordability factors,” says Dave Ferrari, president of One Workplace. “That’s why we’re partnering with e2e Office. Their innovative biocomposite-based office product line addresses each of these important criteria. "It gives our customers new oppor- tunities for earning LEED points and improving employee satisfaction levels due to the significant environmental safety advantages offered by e2e Of- fice products.” ❮ Agricultural raw materials will be sourced from within 100 miles of the Ithaca, N.Y., production location. Patrick Govang of e2e Materials says that the new line is in response to accelerating demand from global customers for innovative products that are sustainable. Over the next four years the company plans to support up to 200 manufacturing jobs. C2201_R19132_1209CMFe2e_1.BK.indd 37 8/16/2012 7:49:07 AM 38 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | by William Sampson
[email protected] DESIGN Y a c h t p h o t o s b y : W a r r e n J a g g e r P h o t o g r a p h y , I n c . C2201_R19140_1209CMFvtech_1.BK.indd 38 8/16/2012 7:50:28 AM | September 2012 | Get information FAST from suppliers: http://CabinetMakerFDM.hotims.com Jutras Woodworking landed the top prize in the annual Veneer Tech Crafts- man’s Challenge for 2012 with an architectural millwork project styled after a classic yacht interior. The top prize and category winners in cabinetry, furniture, specialty projects and student design were officially announced in a ceremony at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta. The competition was co- sponsored by Veneer Technologies and CabinetMaker+FDM of CCI Media. One of the features of the contest that makes it unique is that prizes are not only awarded to the woodworkers involved but also to the veneer suppliers and salesmen regardless of what com- pany the veneer was sourced from. “A key purpose of the Craftsman’s Chal- lenge is to recognize all the people in the veneer distribution chain as well as the de- signer,” says John Varner, Veneer Tech vice president. “This promotes industry creativity and strengthens supply relationships.” Grand Prize winner Sumptuous crotch mahogany veneer sourced from Indiana Architectural Plywood, Trafalgar, Ind., provides a rich feel for the Grand Prize winning project done by Jutras Woodworking, Greenville, R.I. An architectural millwork firm that frequently does real boat interiors, Jutras was well equipped to handle this project, which was designed by Langan Design Partners to make a residence in Newport, R.I., “look like the interior of a classic high end old wooden sailing yacht.” Jutras received a prize check of $5,000 for winning both Grand Prize and the architectural millwork category and meeting the early entry deadline. An ad- ditional $2,000 prize went to Architectural Plywood, and veneer sales representative John Wright won $1,000. Furniture winner Top prize in the furniture category went to Ricardo Vasquez of Ricardo Vasquez Custom Furniture in Haiku, Hi. Featuring highly figured Hawaiian koa wood veneer, his elegant sideboard uses lava rocks elevating its top and wenge legs supporting the body of the piece. Spectacular veneer work in cabinets, furniture, millwork and art highlights annual Veneer Tech competition. Featuring sumptuous crotch mahogany veneer, the Grand Prize winner in the Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge was done by Jutras Woodworking, Greenville, R.I. An architectural millwork firm that frequently does real boat interiors, Jutras Woodworking was well equipped to handle this project, which was designed by Langan Design Partners to make a residence in Newport, R.I., “look like the interior of a classic high end old wooden sailing yacht.” CabinetMaker+FDM | 39 Yacht-styled interior wins Yacht-styled interior wins Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge C2201_R19140_1209CMFvtech_1.BK.indd 39 8/16/2012 7:50:44 AM 40 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | Two types of koa veneer were used and dark pheasant wood trims the top, leading your eye to hand-crafted pulls. The veneer was sourced from Cer- tainly Wood, East Aurora, N.Y., and the sales representative was Jim Carroll. Cabinet winner Wes Brewer of BenchCraft Custom Woodwork Inc., Fort Collins, Colo., captured the cabinetry prize with a project involving high end residential cabinetry and millwork in an Aspen, Colo., penthouse. Featuring two full logs of camphor wood burl veneer, the project involved a hallway that covers 52 linear feet with seven built-in passage doors on concealed hinges and ¾-inch reveals that are all perfectly matched. Brewer dubbed the project “Burled to Perfection.” Veneer for the project was sup- plied by Indiana Architectural Plywood, and the sales representative was Mark Dvorak. Specialty Items winner Self-taught woodworker Scott Grove captured the Specialty Items prize with “Melissa,” a sculpture of a female form completely covered in veneer. Grove said he designed the project to test the limits of compound veneering tech- nique. Grove, who has a degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology in environmental design, also highlighted the environmental value of veneer. “I am dedicated to sustainability and using veneer adds an ecological consciousness to my work,” he says. “Veneer vendors receive the best figured woods, and combined with a 42:1 yield over solid hardwoods, using veneer is dramatically more effective, efficient and environmentally-friendly.” Certainly Wood supplied the veneer for his project, and the sales representa- tive was Greg Ingel. Student Design winner Cale Caboth of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, captured the Student Design category with a striking cantilevered desk he built while studying at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Rockport, Me. The piece features an ebony veneer top, which he CRAFTSMAN CHALLENGE Self-taught woodworker Scott Grove captured the Specialty Items prize with “Melissa,” a sculpture of a female form completely covered in veneer. Two full logs of camphor wood burl veneer were used in the winning cabinetry entry done by Wes Brewer, BenchCraft Custom Woodwork Inc., Fort Collins, Colo. Top prize in the furniture category went to Ricardo Vasquez of Ricardo Vasquez Custom Furniture in Haiku, Hi., with a contemporary sideboard featuring highly figured Hawaiian koa wood veneer. C2201_R19140_1209CMFvtech_1.BK.indd 40 8/16/2012 7:51:00 AM | September 2012 | Get information FAST from suppliers: http://CabinetMakerFDM.hotims.com CabinetMaker+FDM | 41 noted would have been cost prohibitive if attempted in solid wood. Judges weigh in Judges for the 2012 contest were Michael Bell, president elect of the Architectural Woodwork Institute and a senior manager with Allegheny Millwork; Tim Fixmer, member of the WoodLINKS USA board of directors and publisher of CabinetMaker+FDM; and studio furniture maker, Alfred Sharp, current president of The Furniture Society. “With well over 200 entries, the task to pick a limited number of winners was daunting at best,” says Bell. “Mixing the sheer quantity with the high level of quality exhibited in every category made picking the winners a true ‘craftsman’s challenge.’ As far as I am concerned, the majority of the entries deserve tribute. The high level of creativity and workman- ship represented was truly amazing.” Fixmer echoed Bell’s remarks about the challenge of judging such a large field of quality entries. “There can be no doubt that craftsmanship and creativity abound in today’s woodworking indus- try,” he says. “This exercise has renewed a deep sense of pride in being part of this creative industry. As a WoodLINKS board member, one of the delightful surprises in the judging experience was to discover that the student entries far exceeded my expectations. It thrills me to think that we have young people with skills of that magnitude preparing to make careers in woodworking and furniture making.” Sharp also commented about how the caliber of entries bodes well for the future of the industry. “As one involved in the early re-invigorating of interest in the realm of fine custom furniture, I’m gratified and amazed at the quantity and quality of work being created today,” he says. “Whether using traditional techniques and designs, or striking out in innovative uses for veneer, each of the winners has created work to be marveled at.” For more information about this and next year’s Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge, visit www.veneertech.com. ❮ Cale Caboth of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, won the Student Design category with a striking cantilevered desk he built while studying at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship. 4.5 x 7.5 FDM Cabinet Maker_HPFC For a showroom demo call 1.877.824.3773 Tel. 877.8.BIESSE (877.824.3773) |
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[email protected]. Watch the video www.youtube.com/biesseamerica Visit us – Booths 6735 & 6769 Head Sub C2201_R19140_1209CMFvtech_1.BK.indd 41 8/16/2012 7:51:14 AM 42 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | A poor attempt to build a simple picture frame has inspired a computer science team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to develop what may be the first successful handheld CNC router. Alec Rivers, a PhD student in the Computer Science and Artificial Intel- ligence Laboratory had been trying to build a wood picture frame using woodworking tools handed down to him by his grandfather, but with his limited woodworking skills he couldn’t cut the parts correctly. “I was getting incredibly frustrated,” he said, “because just as with any home project I would cut things out and they would look about right, but none of the pieces would line up.” So, rather than working to improve his woodworking skills, he looked for a solution from computer science. Work- ing with Frédo Durand, an associate professor at CSAIL, and Ilan Moyer, a graduate student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rivers and his colleagues went to work souping up a common handheld router so that it could adjust its position to precisely follow a digital path when the user moves the router close to the shape to be cut. MIT team develops handheld CNC router by William Sampson
[email protected] TECHNOLOGY Failed amateur woodworking attempt leads to development of computer driven handheld router; larger potential seen. Ilan E. Moyer, left, Alec Rivers, and Frédo Durand stand behind the handheld CNC router system they developed at MIT. The project was borne out of Rivers’ failed attempt to use his grandfather’s woodworking tools to make a picture frame. C2201_R19182_1209CMFmit_1.BK.indd 42 8/16/2012 7:51:39 AM CabinetMaker+FDM | 43 | September 2012 | Get information FAST from suppliers: http://CabinetMakerFDM.hotims.com “You load the system up with a digital plan that you would like it to follow, and then you are only responsible for getting it to within a quarter-inch or so of that plan,” River says. “The device then ad- justs the position of the cutting bit within the tool to keep it to the plan.” How it works Using the device is a two-stage process. Before cutting, the user must first move the router over the workpiece, allowing an onboard camera to photo- graph it and create a 2-D image of the piece to be cut. Black-and-white marked targets can be placed on the blank workpiece to help the device orient itself when there is not enough detail or dis- tinctive patterns on the piece for photo identification. Users create a design in the com- puter then overlay it on the 2-D map of the workpiece created by the device. “Since you have this image of the actual piece of material you are working with, you can line up your cut precisely,” says Rivers. “So, for example, if you wanted to put it right on the edge of the material you are using, or you wanted to continue a cut that you’d already started manually, you can do that.” Placing the device on the workpiece, a user lines up the router and begins cutting. The computer compares the original 2-D map, the computer plan, and what the device’s onboard camera now sees to locate itself precisely. Servo mo- tors adjust the exact position of the bit to follow the plan even if it involves complex shapes and paths, according to Rivers. Cheaper than a CNC machine While no information was immediately available about what it would cost to actually manufacture the device, Rivers is confident it will be a lot less than most conventional CNC machines. He also sees a wider application by allowing CNC machining of parts that would be too large to fit in standard CNC routers. “If you want to cut something that is very big, you need a huge CNC router, and that is first of all very expensive, and secondly it takes up a lot of space,” he says. In theory, the handheld CNC router could cut out any part of any size. One possible use the MIT team is exploring is attaching the unit on a vehicle such as a forklift and connecting it to a plasma cutter instead of a router to enable it to cut large steel shapes as used in con- struction or shipbuilding. Other possible applications include connecting it to scissors for cutting out fabrics or marrying it to a printer head for use in drawing or painting applica- tions like murals. The design team was scheduled to publicly unveil the device at the Siggraph conference in August in Los Angeles. ❮ 4.5 x 7.5 FDM Cabinet Maker_HPFC For a showroom demo call 1.877.824.3773 Tel. 877.8.BIESSE (877.824.3773) |
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Under the terms of the agreement, Vector has agreed to acquire all of 20-20 Technologies’ issued and outstanding shares for consideration of $4.00 in cash per share, representing total equity value, on a fully diluted basis, of approximately $77 million. Jean Mignault, founder of 20-20 Tech- nologies and executive chairman of the board, will sell approximately 80 percent of his interest in the company for the cash consideration pursuant to the arrange- ment and will receive an equity interest of up to 9.9 percent in the acquiring company for the remaining 20 percent of his interest in 20-20 Technologies. Mig- nault will continue as board member and serve as chief of strategic direction. It is anticipated that the plan of arrangement, if approved by 20-20 shareholders, will be completed shortly after a special meeting expected to be held in September. 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Bookings for Interzum 2013 are up 8 percent compared to the same time in 2010. Of the 612 registra- tions already received, 195 have come from German companies and 417 from abroad. For the first time in 2013, Interzum will take place parallel to the InnoMateria trade fair. More information is available at www. interzum.com. Interzum 2013 on track for successful furniture supplier industry show Interzum will be held in Germany, May 13-16, 2013. C2201_R19204_1209CMFnews_1.BK.indd 45 8/16/2012 7:52:19 AM 46 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | COMPONENTS Outwater Plastics Industries Inc. Faux Stone panels Outwater Plastics Industries Inc.’s Faux Stone panels provide the look of authen- tic stone, brick and wood. These high- density, UV-protected polyurethane and resin interlocking panels are suited for interior or exterior use. Faux Stone Panels can be saw or laser cut, drilled, routed, glued or fastened on many sur- faces using ordinary woodworking tools. 800.631.8375 www.outwater.com Vauth-Sagel multi-level drawer Vauth-Sagel’s 150-mm-wide multi-level drawer is a full-length drawer equipped with a one-sided guide and integrated 3D front panel assembly. Three versions are available in the basic configuration with 90-degree front panel assembly, as well as a version offered with two solid shelves and a 45-degree front panel as- sembly. Surface finishes include chrome or various powder-coated colors. www.vauth-sagel.de Elias Woodwork Decorative Laminate Veneer products Elias Woodwork manufactures a full line of Decorative Laminate Veneer products including cabinet doors, molding and refacing materials using environmentally friendly Nexgen laminates. Available in five door styles and eight colors, these products have a wood-like, fade- resistant appearance. It also contains an antimicrobial additive to help protect against bacteria. 800.665.0623 www.eliaswoodwork.com OUTSOURCE YOUR CABINET BOXES TO CABPARTS Cabinet Boxes, Drawer Boxes, Closet Components and more, sized, machined, and edged order specifc, no minimums. High quality components are CNC machined and delivered ready for easy assembly: Confrmat or Dowel, anywhere in North America and offshore since 1987. 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Drawer Shelf Drawer Connection Inc.’s Drawer Shelf can transform the inside of a cabinet into a sliding storage drawer. Six different siz- es are offered. The Drawer Shelf is ready to ship same day and has one fee with shipping included, the company says. 480.917.4887 www.dcdrawers.com Sylka Inc. wood furniture Sylka Inc.’s unfinished wood furniture can be matched to the color of kitchen cabinets. The company has no minimum order requirement. Sylka Inc.’s furniture can serve the needs of both the residen- tial and contract furniture industries. 877.990.8254 www.sylka.ca Osborne Wood Products Inc. Fusion leg Osborne Wood Products Inc. offers the Fusion leg line. The Fusion leg design has both classical and contemporary aesthetics. Metal feet are also available for several Fusion legs to be used in bathrooms or kitchens. 706.886.1065 www.osbornewood.com C2201_R19205_1209CMFcomp_2.BK.indd 47 8/17/2012 10:28:55 AM 48 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | Hardware Resources double cutlery drawer Hardware Resources offers a pre- assembled, push-to-open double cutlery drawer. The drawers have 1/2-inch prefinished solid maple dovetail drawer sides and 1/4-inch prefinished birch ply bottoms. The drawer is 21 inches deep, 4 6/13 inches high and available in three widths: 11 1/2 inches, 14 1/2 inches, 17 1/8 inches and 20 1/2 inches. 800.463.0660 www.hardwareresources.com TaylorCraft Cabinet Door Company Combination Frame doors with horizontal grain panel TaylorCraft Cabinet Door Company manufactures Combination Frame doors with a horizontal grain panel. The horizontal grain panels are 3/8-inch thick and have a veneered-MDF core, as well as six different inside-edge design op- tions. Standard lead time on these doors is five days. 512.352.6355 www.taylorcraftdoor.com AMS Castlewood crown and trim mouldings AMS offers a variety of Castlewood crown and trim mouldings, including cabinet crowns, light rails and decora- tive base trim, in random and specified lengths. Products are domestically pro- duced from North American hardwoods in the standard wood species of Cherry, Hard Maple, Hickory and Red Oak, and other species are available by request. 800.346.4042 www.castlewood.com COMPONENTS Norristown, Th º TEl 423.587.2942 º FAX 428.58O.2188
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The Cabinotch Joint is a wood-to-wood locking glue joint that creates a square cabinet box made from North American Plywood, the company says. RTA cabinets can be ordered in 10 wood species, unfinished or prefinished, in more than 100 configurations, with dimensions in increments of .001 inches. 888.825.3269 www.keystonewood.com Keller Products Inc. high- pressure laminates cylinders Keller Products Inc. offers high-pressure laminates in its line of plywood cylinders. The HPL cylinders are available to OEM manufacturers of office furniture, point- of-purchase display and other custom manufacturers. Keller says the cylinders are made in the USA from 100% domes- tic materials. 877.209.9359 www.kellerproducts.com Lewis Cabinet Specialties Inc. custom wood products Lewis Cabinet Specialties Inc. manufactures custom wood products including doors, drawer fronts, box components, banded panels, end panels, hoods, arch valances, mould- ings, facings and more. 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The wrap-around system gives a clear view of the back side and front side, the company says. 800.439.3641 www.panoramicenterprises.com Rockler Woodworking and Hardware Shutter Building System Rockler Woodworking and Hardware’s Shutter Building System is a line of jigs, hardware, stock and customized step- by-step plans to guide do-it-yourselfers through the process of building window shutters. The system produces shutters with louvers in three industry-standard sizes with open, closed or fixed configu- rations. A free shutter design application is also available at www.rockler.com/ shutter. 763.478.8201 www.rockler.com Arkansas Wood Doors Inc. Stonehenge cabinet line Arkansas Wood Doors Inc. Stonehenge line is a ready-to-assemble cabinet line. The cabinets are manufactured to the customer’s size and style specifications. Customers can choose from a selection of wood or RTF doors, in any wood spe- cies, finished or unfinished. 479.968.5486 www.arkansaswooddoors.com Adams Wood Products Inc. unfinished split cabinet onlays Adams Wood Products Inc. offers a COMPONENTS Ready to assemble with dowel or confirmat construction C2201_R19205_1209CMFcomp_1.BK.indd 50 8/16/2012 1:43:50 PM CabinetMaker+FDM | 51 | September 2012 | Get information FAST from suppliers: http://CabinetMakerFDM.hotims.com wide selection of unfinished split cabi- net onlays. These are available as stock in four styles and offered in six wood species. The cabinet onlays adjust to fit designs in most applications, the company says. 423.587.2942 www.adamswoodproducts.com Walzcraft Industries Inc. Rigid Thermofoil, 3-D laminate Walzcraft Industries Inc. has a line of Rigid Thermofoil (RTF) and 3-D laminate in a variety of color options, including textured looks, for custom cabinets. 608.781.6355 www.walzcraft.com Custom Service Hardware Inc. InvisiDoor Custom Service Hardware Inc. says its production hidden door, the In- visiDoor, can be used to conceal a seldom used room, create a hid- den safe room or turn a door into a functional storage and display area. The door is made from premium plywood and domestic hardwoods, the company says. InvisiDoor is sized to fit standard 36-inch door openings and can be hinged lef t or right, as an inswing or outswing.It has one fixed shelf and three adjustable shelves with a recommended weight limit not to exceed 50 pounds. 262.375.7960 www.cshardware.com Cabinet Outsource cabinet components Cabinet Outsource manufactures custom cabinet components using a catalog of modular cabinets that can be fabricated with any materials speci- fied and to any size. Cabinets can be constructed with Confirmat or dowel construction. All components are predrilled for ease of assembly. 714.671.7720 www.cabinetoutsource.com Decore-ative Specialties Inc. Designer Face Frames Decore-ative Specialties Inc. offers Designer Face Frames. This face frame program offers everything from square edge and beaded frames to high-end inset molding frames, the company says. The frames are available in a variety of materials, 13 unique frame edges, assembled or unassembled, and finished or unfinished. 800.729.7277 www.decore.com 509 East Windsor • Monroe, NC 28112 704-705-2598 Fx: 704-296-2124 www.padeusa.com software support 5 axis solutions For many decades, the PADE name has been synonymous with linear profling and the machining of solid wood parts in production applications of all sizes. 18 years ago, PADE delivered its frst 5 axis machining center. Ever since, we have been a market leader driving the development of 5 axis CNC technology worldwide. Please call or click today to learn more about what we are doing throughout the industry and how we can help with your unique machining needs. C2201_R19205_1209CMFcomp_1.BK.indd 51 8/16/2012 1:44:17 PM 52 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | Caron Industries tropical style doors Caron Industries offers tropi- cal style doors available with contemporary or classic styling. The doors feature a 3D design available in most wood types and have a coconut center panel. The doors are available in custom sizes and can be delivered sanded and unfinished, or prefinished. 418.248.0255 www.caronindustries.com California Door Corp. two piece inset and applied molding doors California Door Corp. offers two piece inset and two piece applied molding door styles, as shown in RTF. Most RTF colors are now available from Cal Door with exact matching material for cabinet refacing. 408.782.5700 www.caldoor.com Cabinotch cabinet box system The Cabinotch system incor- porates nested manufactur- ing and CNC operations to produce a quality, interlock- ing cabinet box. Cabinotch’s construction process features wood to wood glue joints which provide strength and durability. Cabinotch offers a broad range of sizes and species. 270.685.0803 www.cabinotch.com Wood Component Mfrs. Assn. furniture component producers Member companies of the Wood Component Mfrs. Assn. produce cabinet parts, millwork, furniture, flooring and custom and specialty wood products. 770.565.6660 www.woodcomponents.org Meridian Products mullion door Meridian Products offers custom mullion door options. Mullion lay-outs can be tailored to customer speci- fications. All mullions are COMPONENTS C2201_R19205_1209CMFcomp_1.BK.indd 52 8/16/2012 1:45:47 PM | September 2012 | Get information FAST from suppliers: http://CabinetMakerFDM.hotims.com cope-and-stick construction and reinforced on the back with splines. 717.355.7700 www.meridianproduct.com Conestoga Wood Specialties environmentally- friendly wood Conestoga Wood Special- ties offers environmen- tally friendly species choices aimed at kitchen projects, including bamboo and euca- lyptus from managed forests to ensure sustainable for- estry techniques. A variety of door designs, mouldings, veneers and accessories can be purchased in Caramelized Bamboo and Eucalyptus. 717.445.6701 www.conestogawood.com CabParts, Inc. cabinet boxes CabParts offers modular cabinet boxes, drawer boxes, shelves, doors and drawer fronts, plus a modular closet system. Cabinet boxes and casework are available in two joinery methods: Confirmat screws with hardwood align- ment dowels inserted or 8mm hardwood dowels for a tradi- tional glue and clamp joint. 970.241.7682 www.cabparts.com CabinetMaker+FDM | 53 “ F I N E A R C H I T E C T U R A L H A R DWA R E F OR YOU R F I N E F U R N I T U R E ” ® w w w. mo c k e t t . c o m • 8 0 0 - 5 2 3 - 12 6 9 Knob or Hook Have it your way DP2 – A cylindrical knob machined from brass with a notch for hanging or for pulling. Available in two sizes, DP2 7 /8” x 7 /8” and DP2A 1 1 /8” x 1 1 /8”. Finishes: Matte Black, Polished Brass, English Antique, Satin Nickel, Black Chrome, Polished Chrome and Satin Chrome. www.bokers.com/cm FREE CATALOG & BROChuRE WASHERS & STAMPINGS Call 1-888-WAShERS 1-888-927-4377 •
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[email protected] | 800-559-5065 youtube.com/olivermachinery olivermachinery www.oliverma A TRADITION OF INNOVATION TM Oliver’s 120 year heritage of innovative design and quality goes into every product we sell. Oliver offers a full line of heavy-duty machinery. Two-year limited warranty. 6” x 108” Edge Sander 25”& 37” Wide Belt Sanders 25”, 37” & 43” Double-Head Wide Belt Sanders Smooth Moves with Oliver’s new line of sanders! C2201_R19206_1209CMFprod_4.BK.indd 55 8/16/2012 1:46:50 PM 56 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | Biesse America Selco WN 6 series Biesse America offers the Selco WN 6 series. The quick-cycling single line panel saw is available in numerous configurations. It features Selco’s Twin Pusher technology. 877.824.3773 www.biesseamerica.com Grizzly Industrial Inc. panel-shaping jigs Grizzly Industrial Inc. offers three models of panel-shaping jigs: T10460, T10462 and T1046411, 1/2-, 16- and 24-inch jigs. These aluminum jigs create raised panel doors using a shaper. A miter guide rail fits standard 3/8-by-3/4-inch miter slots, with double switch valves and a quick- connect male air hose connector and adjustment wrenches. 360.647.0801 www.grizzly.com Fulterer FR56 Series full-extension ball bearing drawer slide The FR56 Series from Fulterer is a line of heavy-duty, full-extension ball bearing drawer slides, available in zinc and black finishes. With a weight capacity of 225 pounds, the drawer slides come in 16-, 17-, 18-, 19- and 23-mm build-in widths, in lengths from 14 to 44 inches. The slides are also available with over-travel, inter- lock, softclose device, with or without disconnect and/or rail disconnect. 336.431.4646 www.fultererusa.com Lean Enterprise Institute lean manufacturing app Lean Enterprise Institute offers a lean manufacturing app for iPad and Android tablet. The app lets users draw A3s, type and insert pictures from the shop or of- fice floor, and has a built-in email feature for sharing A3s with colleagues. A lite version of the app comes with one A3 template or a full version of the app comes with all templates available as well as added templates. 617.871.2900 www.lean.org PRODUCTS For new brochure call: 800-227-2105 email:
[email protected] 503-257-8957 www.lignomat.com FAX: 503-255-1430 LIGNOMAT PO Box 30145 Portland OR 97294 Moisture is an important Issue Don’t give moisture a chance to ruin your next job. A AA AAvoid shrinking and warping. Use one of Lignomats accurate, reliable moisture meters. � �� �� � �� �� � �� �� � �� ��� �� �� Double plus - 2 Year Warranty C2201_R19206_1209CMFprod_3.BK.indd 56 8/16/2012 1:46:29 PM | September 2012 | Get information FAST from suppliers: http://CabinetMakerFDM.hotims.com
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For thicker tape or tape over 2mm, the machine uses saw blades for the end cuts. 800.559.5065 www.olivermachinery.net KCD Software Door Plus software KCD Software’s Door Plus software is a design and manufacturing software es- pecially for door and drawer box manufacturers. Created for both traditional and CNC manufacturing, Doors Plus’ technology allows for more product diversity, customi- zation and efficiency with order entry, product entry and specification capa- bilities. A SMART Template Generator can also create custom templates, tool paths and more. 508.760.1140 www.kcdsoftware.com Gorilla Glue Co. wood glue Gorilla Glue Co. offers a 4-ounce wood glue. The glue provides a 20- to 30-minute clamp time, natural drying color, PVA Type II water-resistance for outdoor use and more. 800.966.3458 www.gorillatough.com Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control spark arrestor Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control’s spark arrestor is designed to provide protec- tion to Gold Series cartridge dust and fume collection systems. The spark arrestor works without perforations or screens to control sparks and channel them away from the filters and into the dust collector’s hopper. Each module can handle a PRODUCTS App-mazing! One-touch mobile access to CabinetMakerFDM on your iPhone or iPad. • Read current and past issues of the magazine • Browse the latest news headlines • View new product information Search “CabinetMaker” in iTunes or the App Store to download now. Automation and green initiative drive Steffy Wood Products 24 Market and geographic flexibility lead to rebound 30 Lean begins with me 18 Compact router kit review 56 www.CabinetMakerFDM.com DECEMBER 2011 C2201_R17556_1112CMFcov_1.BK.indd 59 11/15/2011 1:38:17PM C2201_R19206_1209CMFprod_4.BK.indd 58 8/16/2012 1:47:38 PM | September 2012 | Get information FAST from suppliers: http://CabinetMakerFDM.hotims.com maximum of 10,000 cfm, but the optimal volume is 7,000 cfm where static pressure is less than 2 inches w.g., the company recommends. 870.933.8048 www.farrapc.com Virutex.com Corp. glue pot edgebander model PEB250TRC The glue pot edge- bander model PEB250TRC from Virutex.com Corp. is designed for PVC, polyester, melamine, laminate strips and wood veneer tapes up to 3mm. The glue pot edgebander is stationary and portable, capable of heating to a temperature range of 250-390 F. 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The guide also includes information on the Tresco By Rev-A-Shelf line of light- ing products. 800.626.1126 www.rev-a-shelf.com • Builttoendureforyears • Safe,accurate,andversatile • Smoothandconsistentoperation • Singlepersonproduction • Easytooperateandmaintain • Machinepackagesavailable Safety Speed has been building high quality panel processing machinery for over50years.Ourproductswillincrease yourproductivityandproftsforyearsto comeatapricethatwon’twipeoutyour budget today. Visit safetyspeed.com to fndadealernearyou. 1-800-772-2327 www.safetyspeed.com think big, buy smart American Made C2201_R19207_1209CMFlit_1.BK.indd 64 8/16/2012 1:56:59 PM R i g i d R i g i d F l e x i b l e R i g i d •5/8-inch wide • Aluminum body • Available in RGB format that can be programmed to strobe or morph • 1080 Lumens* Lo w est P rices... W id est Selectio n ... A ll Fro m Sto ck ! 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Drawer Connection.......................................1 www.dcdrawers.com Elias Woodwork......................................12-13 www.eliaswoodwork.com Epilog Laser .................................................. 57 www.epiloglaser.com European Woodworking Mach .............. 28 www.ewmco.com Fulterer USA Inc. .........................................15 www.fultererusa.com Gemini Coatings .......................................... 26 www.geminicoatings.com Grizzly Industrial Inc. ................................2-3 www.grizzly.com Hanger Bolt and Stud Co. ........................ 52 www.hangerbolt.com Hardware Concepts Inc ........................... 63 www.hardwareconcepts.com Hickory Saw & Tool Co Inc ........ 59, 61, 63 www.hickorysawandtool.com IMA Schelling .............................................. 45 www.schelling.com Intertek Industrial Corp ............................. 49 www.intertekindustrial.com KCD Software .................................................7 www.kcdsoftware.com Keystone Wood Specialties Inc. ....... 22-23 www.keystonewood.com Kreg Tool Co ................................................ 26 www.kregtool.com Laguna Tools .................................. 32-33, C4 www.lagunatools.com Lignomat USA Ltd ...................................... 56 www.lignomat.com Mohawk Machine & Engineering .......... 62 www.mohawkmach.com Mozaik Software Inc .................................. 27 www.mozaiksoftware.com Northtech Industrial Machinery LLC.... 54 www.northtechmachinery.com Northwest Hardwoods Inc .......................17 www.northwesthardwoods.com Oliver Machinery ........................................ 55 www.olivermachinery.net Oneida Air Systems .................................... 56 www.oneida-air.com Osborne Wood Products Inc .................. 50 www.osbornewood.com Outwater Plastics Industries Inc. ........... 65 www.outwater.com Pade USA ...................................................... 51 www.padeusa.com Panel Processing Inc ................................. 48 www.panel.com RouterCAD ................................................... 24 www.routercad.com Safety Speed Manufacturing Co ........... 64 www.safetyspeed.com SCM Group North America ............. 34, 35 www.scmgroup-usa.com ShopBot Tools .............................................. 20 www.shopbottools.com Step 1 Dezigns ............................................ 62 www.step1dezigns.com Stiles Machinery Inc .....................................5 www.stilesmachinery.com TaylorCraft Cabinet Door Company .......47 www.taylorcraftdoor.com TradeSoft ....................................................... 44 www.tradesoftinc.com USDA Forest Service ................................ 62 Veneer Technologies Inc. ....................10-11 www.veneertech.com Virutex.com Corp. ..................................... 26a www.virutex.com Vortex Tool Co Inc .......................................13 www.vortextool.com WalzCraft Industries Inc. .......................... 64 www.walzcraft.com Western Roller Corp. ................................. 61 www.westernroller.com Williams and Hussey Machine Co. ........ 59 www.williamsnhussey.com C2201_R19127_1209CMFadindex_3.BK.indd 67 8/17/2012 12:57:54 PM 68 | CabinetMaker+FDM www.CabinetMakerFDM.com | September 2012 | Woodworkers will talk (and argue) for days about the merits of the tools they use in the shop, but I’ve seldom heard them discuss clothing as a tool. But clothing as tool is exactly what Swedish manufacturer Blak- lader makes. I recently took a pair of their work pants for a test run in the shop. Lots of pockets, knee pads, too! I’m a blue jeans kind of guy, in the shop and out. But I have to say these Blaklader pants have some advantages. The first thing you’ll notice is LOTS of pockets! In fact you’ll notice what looks like pockets coming out of pockets. Those are the two nail pouch pockets up front. They substitute for wearing a big bulky nail pouch and belt to carry a fistful of fasteners around the shop or job site. They have angled corners so fasteners are easier to pull out. And, when not in use, the pouch pockets tuck discretely into the regular pants pockets. Woodshop work is usually done stand- ing up, but then why am I always wearing out the knees in my jeans? That’s not a problem with these Blaklader pants for two reasons. For one, they have heavily reinforced knees; for the other they have special knee pockets designed to take knee pads. There’s not enough space here to list all the specialized pockets on these pants. You’ll have plenty of options for pencils, cell phones, keys, wallets, various hand tools, and so on. There are also some loops you can hang more stuff from. Strong construction The pants I tried were designed for carpentry and seemed plenty durable. The pockets are sewn outside the pants so pointy stuff is less likely to poke through into your legs. Belt loops are wide for more support. And all seams are reinforced and bar-tacked. But if you think you need even heftier construc- tion, the company offers an even tougher grade for masons and those particularly hard on pants.I had the chance to really test the knee pad feature while doing some floor restoration work. What a joy not to have my circulation cut off by typi- cal strap-on pads! The Blaklader pads are so light weight and comfortable you forget you have them in the pants. You can get more information about Blaklader clothing and where to buy it at www.blakladerusa.com. ❮ Blaklader work pants by William Sampson
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