Resent articles by the "Wood & Wood Products" from The Free Libraryhttp://www.thefreelibrary.comen-usFarlex, Inc.Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:31:23 GMT360http://www.thefreelibrary.comhttp://www.thefreelibrary.com/_/static/TFLbyFarlex.gif17565Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/What+does+it+mean+to+be+green%3f-a0211174362
When it comes to making sense of the burgeoning environmental movement relative to making and selling wood products, it's hard not to get rhetorical.

* What does it mean to be green?

* What are the steps a wood products company should take not only to produce greener products, but to be a better environmental steward?

* What are some of the risks and rewards in...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/New+Vase+Turned+Columns.-a0211174361


Classic Designs by Matthew Burak

Classic Designs has expanded its popular line of Vase Turned Columns to 17 versions. Starting at a slender 2-3/4-in. width to a massive 6-in., these columns are suited to a variety of projects. Also available are hundreds of unfinished legs, columns, bun feet, corbels, ogee bracket feet, table and vanity base kits. A...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Decorative+melamine+panels.-a0211174360


Roseburg Forest Products 

Roseburg will begin producing the Mossy Oak design pattern Break Up at all four of its melamine panel production facilities. Roseburg will offer the Mossy Oak design in its Duramine decorative melamine line of thermalfused melamine panels. It will be available in all standard sizes, thickness, finishes and core options.

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Cabinets Quick

Cabinets Quick offers custom-sized modular cabinet parts in either dowel or Confirmat construction. A modular-style catalog is available electronically and in hard copy formats to construct custom cabinets of any size or configuration with any type of material Drilling for all hardware is provided for quick cabinet assembly. Slab doors in wood veneer,...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Hollow+core+panels.-a0211174358


Cedarcrest Wood Products

Cedarcrest say its lightweight, hollow-core panels can meet the demands of today's thicker design concepts. The company's products include tube core, frameless panel technology, honeycomb core, Dorker core and tackable core. Applications include: office divider panels and work surfaces, closet gables and shelves, store fixtures,...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Drawer+slide.-a0211174357
Accuride Intl



Accuride offers Action-Assist, a unique slide that the company says helps users open and close drawers with ease. The user starts the opening and dosing action and the slide does the rest. When the drawer is opened, at about the mid-point of travel the assisting forces balance, resulting in a neutral zone where the drawer remains in a steady...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/LED+dimmer+switch.-a0211174356
Edge Inc. Plus

Edge says it offers a new low-cost, simple-to-use LED dimmer switch for 12V LED lamps. The switch works with most LED lamps. Edge Inc. Plus says it wilt also be offering a variety of functional and decorative lamps.



(954) 370-g555

edgeincplus.com

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Outwater Plastics Industries + Architectural Products by Outwater

Outwater introduces Design-A-Column, a series of hard maple or cherry, fluted or plain 8-ft half-rounds, which when used in conjunction with the various available design elements comprising "Halfs" caps and bases, center spindles and end blocks, enables the user to mix and match the components to create...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/LED+glass+countertop.-a0211174354
ThinkGlass

ThinkGlass offers a LED solution to illuminate glass countertops, bar tops, raised bars and outdoor kitchens. This new product combines LED and glass countertops. The new LED solution is available in True white or RGB. The RGB option gives the user the possibility of using hundreds of different colors. It can be programmed with a remote control.



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Vectric Ltd.

Vectric introduces Aspire 2, a new CNC software for dimensional wood carving, production routing, sign making and engraving. New tools in Aspire 2 include: automatic true shape nesting, raised 3-D prism machining, auto-inlay, fluting, multi-tool pocketing and random 3-D texturing toolpath. According to the company, Aspire 2 is the easiest way to convert...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Vertical+panel+saw+laser+lines.-a0211174352


SAFETY SPEED CUT

Safety Speed Cut announces the addition of laser lines to its vertical panel saws. The optional laser device is available on all its vertical panel saws, with the exception of the 7400 Series and European Style ES52, and increases precision cutting, the company says. The laser line can mount on an existing machine or can be purchased as a complete...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Edgebander.-a0211174351


Biesse America

Biesse America offers the Akron 800 single-sided edgebanding machine, which can be used to apply banding materials of all types with a thickness of up to 22mm on panels with a thickness of up to 60mm. Pre-milling with auto-set, a quick-change dual-rotation Tekno glue system with pre-copy, and four-position end trimmers with Flex program all help to...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Circular+saw+blades.-a0211174350


Vermont American Power Tool Accessories

The high-performance line of King Carbide circular saw blades from Vermont American, offers 17 blades for sawing applications that include wood, laminates, nonferrous metals and plastics, roofing, shingles and nail-embedded wood. King Carbide saw blades last up to 10 times longer than standard carbide blades, with extra...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Optimizing+cross-cut+saw.-a0211174349


Stiles Machinery Inc.

Stiles Machinery Inc. introduces System TM's Opti-Kap 5003 optimizing cross-cut saw. With power, intelligent performance and a high level of safety, the System TM's Opti-Kap 5003 sets new standards for optimized crosscutting, the company says. The Opti-Kap 5003, along with today's scanning technology and System TM's optimizing software,...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Vertical+Edge+Coater.-a0211174348


Black Bros. Co.

The new Vertical Edge Coater from Black Bros. is an improved method of automatically applying a precise amount of coating to the edges of various substrates, the company says. The machine coats the edge(s) of substrates to a maximum thickness of 2-1/2 in. The vertical edge coater can accommodate a variety of substrates widths and types including...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Bench+dispenser.-a0211174347
MIXPAC Equipment. Inc.

MIXPAC Equipment Inc. offers the DXBG Bench Dispenser, a bench-top unit that offers a solution for dispensing two-component reactive resins of a wide variety of ratios, according to the company. The DXBG Bench Dispenser allows the A & B components of flowable adhesives to be gravity-fed from separate, refillable 2-gallon containers through an...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Reciprocating+knife+cutter.-a0211174346


Benz Inc.

Benz Inc. offers its new reciprocating knife cutter. Utilizing a standard spoil board to hold the material, the unit is designed to cut fabrics, leather, veneers, rubber, carpet, cork, vinyl and other similar products effortlessly, according to the company. The reciprocating knife cutter is available to fit any CNC machine models equipped with a...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Access+control+system+software.-a0211174345
Kaba Access Control

Kaba Access Control introduces E-Plex Enterprise Software, which manages its E-Plex PIN-based E3200 and E5200 series and PROX-based E3700 and E5700 series electronic Locks and controllers. The software, with its SQL database, can be installed in client/server environments (for networking), or as a stand-alone application, depending on the...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Saw+blades.-a0211174344


Forrest Mfg. Co.

The new 1048 Woodworker II from Forrest Mfg. Co. has more teeth and a higher bevel than the original 4D-tooth Woodworker II, making it exceptionally good for cross-cutting everything from soft woods to plywood veneers, the company says. The new 48-tooth Woodworker II has the same 20[degrees] face hook as the original 40-tooth Woodworker II, but the...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Flexible+vacuum+hose.-a0211174343


Flexaust

Flexaust offers the Genesis DPZ-C Hose, a conductive, flexible all-plastic hose that features a smooth interior for efficient air flow at full 29 in. Hg vacuum and an abrasion-resistant flat exterior which bends tightly and drags easily, according to the company. Designed to prevent static buildup and enhance safety, the hose is available in sizes...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Dust+collection+solutions.-a0211174342


American Fabric Filter Co.

American Fabric Filter Co. offers unique solutions to maximize any dust collector's performance, the company says. By adding a sister bag to a 5-hp collector in a shop with restricted space, American Fabric Filter increased the air-to-cloth ratio of the dust filter to allow the collector to capture and contain wood dust down to 1...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Panel+saws+go+a+cut+above%3a+considered+the+workhorse+of+the+production...-a0211174341


Horizontal Panel Saws

Available from Biesse America, the Selco EB 95 is designed for small batch production. The saw features user-friendly "Open Selco Interface" control software and Selco's patented Pneumatic Quick Release system for fast blade changes. The side aligner is integrated with the saw carriage for easy aligning of thin or flexible panels. (704) 357-3131,...]]>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/How+green+is+the+industry%3f+Wood+%26+Wood+Products+surveys+industry...-a0211174340
The majority of companies in the woodworking industry consider themselves pretty green, and they are achieving that greenness by implementing a variety of strategies, according to a recent survey conducted by Wood & Wood Products among its VIP advisory panel. Panelists include top managers and owners of woodworking companies of varying sizes from across the country.

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