Tenoning creates tenons, which are inserted into mortises to form mortise and tenon joints. Prized for their strength and aesthetics, mortise and tenon joints can be made using a variety of machines, including: jigs, table saws, tenoners, mortisers, or a machine that combines a tenoner and mortiser in one unit. If you are considering investing [...]
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Mortising and Tenoning Machines: Frequently Asked Questions
by admin on 21. Mar, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
Understanding a CNC Machine: Frequently Asked Questions
by admin on 20. Mar, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machines have been in use since the 1970s. Since that time, these machines have lightened the burden of professional woodwork by making it easier to work on numerous products. Unlike operating conventional woodworking machinery, operating CNC machinery involves minimal labor. Instead of requiring the constant participation of the operator in the [...]
CNC Routers: Frequently Asked Questions
by admin on 14. Feb, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
CNC machinery plays an invaluable role in commercial woodworking. Unlike standard routers, CNC routers can produce hundreds of pieces in a short time. They can also reduce the number of errors that occur in production runs, often eliminating them. If you are considering investing in a CNC router, but you have questions about their design [...]
Buying a CNC Router: Is it Time to Upgrade from Your Standard Router?
by admin on 14. Feb, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
In the early 1970s, the invention of CNC machinery prompted a change in the way woodwork was performed. Until that time, woodwork that involved a router, or any number of other machines, required the machine operator to participate physically in the machining process. In addition to monitoring the machine’s performance and making the necessary adjustments, [...]
Used Woodworking Equipment: Tips for Buying Used Machines
by admin on 13. Feb, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
Are you in the market for a used woodworking machine? If so, then it is important to make the right considerations before you buy one, especially if you cannot return it after you do. Assuming you know which type of equipment you need and how much it will cost, we offer some tips that will [...]