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eMedia - Not What One Might Think
Ross Scovotti
6/5/2013 3:01:00 PM

There is no denying that today’s marketplace is fiercely competitive. Despite all the tools, techniques, and technologies we have, it is still genuine...

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Color Minimize
The Dos and Don’ts of Tinting
Bob Bein
5/27/2013 9:31:41 AM

Hello again! I would like to continue our discussion of coloring wood. Today we will talk about two different scenarios, using “brilliance” to match a...

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Anest Iwata LV Technology
Techniques
What to Look for in a 3-D Modeling Program
John Howell
5/21/2013 12:11:48 PM

In this article I’ll continue to focus on direct modeling programs. These programs address the needs of woodworkers who produce custom products. They ...

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Business Practices
iTunes, Dad’s Credit Card, and Sustainability
John Wagner
5/27/2013 9:06:38 AM

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...

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Get Past Clients to Talk About You
The main theme of the presentation “Past Clients: Defining Your Future” that I gave during the Pro Expos by Pella a few years ago was utilizing happy clients to get more clients ... Read More
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  Marble & Granite
 
Concern with Routing
A variety of embedded reinforcement measures have been attempted in natural stone, some of which have been successful ... Read More
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  Technique/Process
 
Is Your Business Taking your Breath Away?
Does your shop cut, grind or hone stone dry? Do you grind stone flooring dry sometimes? Dust created from cutting and grinding certain types of stone emits silica in the air ... Read More
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Change Upbuying into Upselling
Confused by the term “upbuying”? Don’t be. I only came up with it today and it is simply a play on the term upselling ... Read More
  Green
 
Experiences in Waterborne Finishing
Hopefully, some of my encounters will help those of you who consider exploring this most challenging aspect of green practices ... Read More
  Design
 
Choosing a Bathroom Sink
The cabinetry may set the style and tone for any kitchen or bath, but when it comes to the bath or powder room, it’s often the sink that’s the crowning jewel ... Read More
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  Green
 
The Next Big Thing in Counters
The next big thing in counters is more related to my pond and the ice that we skate on. If anybody who is reading this skates on a frozen lake or pond you know how important the quality of the ice is ... Read More
  Material Selection
 
LEED Stirs Up Controversy
Think the fightin’ words are over with November’s presidential elections? Not at the U.S. Green Building Council, where nerves continue to be sharp after some public questioning of its role in green building practices ... Read More
 
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Nordson Corporation introduces the ColorMax 2 System

Nordson Corporation introduces the ColorMax 2 engineered powder coating system. The new, fully integrated system incorporates features that ensure fast, contamination-free color change, easy installation and trouble-free maintenance allowing powder coaters to increase productivity and line efficiency.
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Lamitech Captures Nature’s Contemporary Woods

Lamitech, the largest manufacturer of high pressure laminates in Latin America, introduces two new wood grain designs that represent the current natural trend of raw, stripped down hues found in untreated natural wood. These laminates include; Neutral Oak, a modern wood lined with warm sand, tan, khaki and wheat tones, and Natural Elm with pronounced cathedrals and light colors like bisque, latte and warm grey tones. Sheet sizes are 4 ft. x 8 ft., 4 ft. x 10 ft., 5 ft. x 8 ft. and 5 ft x 12 ft.
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Pearlescent Laminates by Lamitech

Lamitech, the largest producer of high pressure laminates in South America, introduces Pearlescents in four colorways: Snowflake, Dune, Bronze and Moonlight. These shiny, decorative laminates are the perfect surfacing material for vertical applications including cabinet fronts and sides, drawers, walls and architectural cladding. Available in sheet sizes of 4 ft. x 8 ft. and 4 ft. x 10 ft. more..


Rudd Wood Finishes, Miller Paint Join Forces on Professional Wood Coatings

Miller Paint is now the distributor of the complete line of Rudd Wood coatings, including stains, varnishes, lacquers, topcoats, and other finishing products, according to a joint announcement released by the companies today. The new distribution agreement marks the first time the two Northwest‐based corporations have partnered to provide a complete line of wood finishing products to professional woodworkers, cabinetmakers, and millwork producers. more..


AWFS® Continues Recycling Program, Destroys Responsibly at AWFS®Fair

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® Canada Employee Receives Lifetime Recycling and Recovery Award

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..


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Finishing
Fish Eye
Ron Bryze
5/27/2013 9:42:23 AM

Fisheyes, we’ve all seen those evil dimples or craters that mysteriously appear in your finish. You may have tried different tactics to get rid of the...

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Graco Wood Solutions
Coatings
Testing Viscosity Part 2
David Jackson
5/27/2013 9:28:09 AM

Testing viscosity can be easy as noted in the prior blog. However, there are a few things to watch for that can cause inaccurate viscosity readings. P...

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot the signs
Diane Shattuck
5/6/2013 8:16:22 AM

Identifying some of the problems resulting from dirty or damaged equipment can be a challenge at times. Let’s take a look at a few of the most common ...

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Marketing
Make Them an Offer They Can’t Refuse
Russ Lee
6/6/2013 7:22:00 AM

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...

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