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Many of the injuries that result from slips, trips, and falls are relatively minor, but they can be a costly problem for your shop if they occur frequently. You can help prevent injuries and save your company time and money by implementing good housekeeping practices and ensuring that your...
Do you know how to recognize safety glasses? What about the pros and cons of different lenses? This article from the Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety addresses these questions and more.

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Quality Tops & Kitchens (QTK) has been manufacturing custom made cabinetry since 1974. With an office in Toronto and a newly relocated showroom and production facility in Vaughan, Ont., the family run business has built its company on the premise that each customer and order is unique. So when it came time to replace the company’s Selco EB 110 beam panel saw, they looked for a machine that could meet their varying needs. “We were happy with it but it was 12 years old and it wasn’t able to handle our complex patterns,” says general manager, Daniel Toto.
The Robot Diaries: Part 2
I have observed some peculiar behaviours since being introduced to the world of robotics. First, people have an overwhelming need to give robots names. Then, they have an urge to get “Hal” to do dumb tricks like pour drinks, lob baseballs or make rude gestures.
The Robot Diaries: Part 1 I have a unique and exciting contract to provide millwork for a new building that will be front-and-centre at the upcoming Vancouver Winter Olympics. It consists mainly of wall and ceiling panels that are designed to make the visitor feel like they are inside a giant stack of lumber.
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The AXYZ 5000 Series CNC Router is designed to accommodate a wide range of materials and applications. The machine bed width allows the machine to process materials up to 70” wide.
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Super Thin Saws has introduced a new line of high-precision tooling designed to solve difficult machining problems for flooring...
Thermwood has introduced a new CNC router system, called the CabinetShop 43 for nested based applications. Available from CNC Automation, the CS43 features a 61 by 121 inch fixed table, a 10 HP HSD...
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Nesting Methods: Bridge
Bridge nesting is a unique process that increases cutting efficiency, reduces tool wear, maintains p...