Tenoners—also known as tenoning machines—are used to form tenons, projections that fit perfectly into mortises. Traditionally forming a 90 degree angle, mortise and tenon joints have been popular for centuries due to their strength. In the past, the joints were laboriously cut by hand. But today, both large companies and individual woodworkers use electric mortisers [...]
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Everything you need to Know About Used Sanders
by on 18. Jan, 2011 in Woodworking Machine Articles
While it’s possible to run a woodworking business without using a sander, it would mean ordering your wood pre-sanded, and potentially pre-cut, which would soon add up to a small fortune. Thankfully, identifying the right sander has less to do with technicalities and more to do with the type of stock you work with and [...]
What Tools Are Necessary to Begin Cabinet Manufacturing?
by on 18. Dec, 2010 in Woodworking Machine Articles
If you play your cards right, cabinet manufacturing can be a lucrative form of professional woodwork, as cabinetry is routinely upgraded and replaced to improve the appearance of kitchens, libraries, and dens. The fees for custom cabinetry are some of the best in the woodworking business, with a full set of cabinets for a 12’x12’ [...]
Used Woodworking Equipment: Is it Wise to Buy Woodworking Equipment Used?
by on 18. Dec, 2010 in Woodworking Machine Articles
When deciding whether to buy something used, most of us are divided between the prospect of getting something that performs like new at a used price and the prospect of getting something that performs poorly, making even its discounted price a waste of money. In many cases, it’s difficult to predict exactly what a used [...]
Used Machines for Woodworking: Four Woodworking Machines to Buy Used
by on 17. Dec, 2010 in Woodworking Machine Articles
As you shop for industrial woodworking machines, you may reach a point where buying all of your machines new would exceed your budget. In such instances, woodworkers often consider buying used machines for woodworking, a move that could save you serious money, as long as you identify what machines are ideal to buy used versus [...]