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Primer is the foundation that you build the rest of your finish on, so why would accept anything less than perfect. Primer is the first coating to go ...
Whether it’s a print ad in the newspaper or a special featured on your website, you get better results when you include a compelling offer that induce...
In the surface fabrication business you can always expect the unexpected, especially when trying a newer product. Such was the case when I sold two Wi...
Many wood finishers need their finished products to be resistant to chemicals. The chemicals may vary from house hold chemicals such as mustard, ketch...
AWFS® has once again teamed with WEIMA, the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), Repurpose America and Freeman, the association's show general contractor, to set up a "Destroy Responsibly" recycling program at AWFS®Fair, Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, July 27. more..
Tafisa employee Sylvain Martel, who has been a key force behind Tafisa’s Rewood project, has been awarded the prestigious Gino Mastro Award from the Regroupement des Récupérateurs et des Recycleurs de Matériaux de Construction et de Démolition du Québec (3R MCDQ). more..
Tafisa® Canada, owner and operator of North America’s largest particleboard and decorative panel manufacturing facility, has been recognized for their environmental achievements. more..
Stiles Machinery invites you to attend our Manufacturing Solutions Seminar in High Point, NC on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. more..
They logged into iTunes thinking everything was free. (When pressed, they may have thought that someone was paying their tab, but they didn’t know who.)
Anaheim, Calif. -- Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers recently installed their 2013 Board of Directors at this year's WIC in Tempe, AZ. Wade Gregory, from Flakeboard America Ltd., has been named President of AWFS. more..
GRAND RAPIDS – Stiles Machinery is pleased to be exhibiting at the 2013 Ligna exhibition in Hannover, Germany. At the 2013 Ligna fair, product experts from Stiles will be available to provide hospitality and guide guests to demonstrations of the latest innovations in manufacturing technology presented by the company’s vast array of suppliers who will be exhibiting at the fair. more..
Blum, Bosch, Laguna Tools, Royal Plywood and other generous companies showed their support for industry education activities by contributing over $4,000 in tools, supplies, gifts and prizes to the 2013 SkillsUSA California Region 3 (Los Angeles) woodworking contests and the State Cabinetmaking Championships, held February 2 and April 6, respectively. more..
High Point, N.C. -- Stiles Machinery invites you to attend our Manufacturing Solutions Seminar in High Point, N.C. on Wed., June 5, 2013. more..
Bel Air, Md. – The Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America announced its support of legislation introduced last week in the U.S. Congress to allow manufacturers to reinvest in machinery, facilities and job training through a Manufacturing Reinvestment Account. more..
Washington – The American Institute of Architects and the Office of Diversity Excellence recently announced that it has selected the Buffalo/WNY Architecture + Education Program and the National Organization of Minority Architects Louisiana’s Project Pipeline as the 2013 honorees of the AIA Diversity Recognition Program. Now in its fifth year, the Diversity Recognition program recognizes architects, local AIA components, educational institutions, and organizations that are actively committed to increasing diversity and inclusion within the architecture profession. more..
Primer is the foundation that you build the rest of your finish on, so why would accept anything less than perfect. Primer is the first coating to go on the wood before paint is applied. The primer will fill small imperfections in the wood, aid in bonding the paint to the surface and will help achieve a uniform color and sheen with your paint. Primers are formulated to sand easily so that you have a nice smooth surface to paint over. Primers are not intended to fill in dents, dings and nail holes. The old saying is true: Paint won’t hide a defect. more..
In my previous article, “3-D Modeling for Woodworkers,” I introduced some concepts necessary to understand 3-D modeling as it applies to woodworking. In this article, I’d like to explore some different options available based on the type of product that your company manufactures. more..
As you recall from the Quality at the Source article in the December issue of WoodIQ, I spoke of providing quality training after initial operations t...
In the last couple of years the forest industry has been taking it on the chin from the likes of the Sierra Club and other activist groups. This renew...
Visions of beignets still dance in my head following the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in New Orleans a few weeks ago. But they weren’t the only things...
In this article I’ll continue to focus on direct modeling programs. These programs address the needs of woodworkers who produce custom products. They ...
So you took my advice from a previous blog and sanded your project thoroughly for finishing. However, after sanding the project, a shift in your produ...
A Primer on PrimerRon Bryze