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VIDEOS ON SELECTED WOOD INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGIES

THE TECHNIQUES OF LUMBER YIELD IMPROVEMENT - Proven and practical techniques for increasing rough mill yield in furniture and cabinet plants. This 2-3/4 hour program includes valuable tips on lumber buying, yard and dry kiln operations, rough mill systems, defecting techniques and decision making, moulder and trim allowances.
(165 min.) For Video In English Order R1E. $115.00, For Video In Spanish Order
(2 Videos in Set) R1S. $115.00

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TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOULDER - Important viewing for both supervisors and machine operators. Developed in cooperation with Michael Weinig, Inc., this video provides worthwhile information on moulder operation including influence of cutting angles, feed speeds, depths of cut, size of cutterhead, knife marks per inch, tear-out reduction, etc.
(42 min.) For Video In English Order R2E. $115.00, For Video In Spanish Order
R2S. $115.00

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49 WAYS TO CUT COSTS IN PRODUCTION WOODWORKING - Woodworking ingenuity in action. This presentation was video taped in actual wood industry operations across the United States and Canada. Shown are innovative machine adaptations, jigs, fixtures and ways to improve productivity and lumber yield which have been developed by leading companies and professionals in the furniture, cabinet and dimension industries and shared with us. These cost-saving techniques originally appeared in issues 1-18 of the Wood Industry Video Journal and were summarized in this video for your convenience.
(70 min.) For Video In English Order R3E. $115.00, For Video in Spanish Order
R3S. $115.00

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50 MORE WAYS TO CUT COSTS IN PRODUCTION WOODWORKING - More woodworking ingenuity in action. This program is a sequel to video number R3.
The innovations, jigs, fixtures and cost saving techniques which are presented are "real" developments by wood industry manufacturers.
(56 min.) For Video in English Order R4E. $115.00, For Video In Spanish Order
R4S. $115.00

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SELECTED PRESENTATIONS ON WOOD TECHNOLOGY - Understanding wood can improve product quality and reduce manufacturing costs. Presented in this video are a variety of illustrations on how and why wood shrinks, swells and warps. "High speed" photography shows wood changing shape in response to different environmental conditions. The wood cutting process, including the influence of different cutting angles is explained in an extraordinary sequence of video "clips".
(47 min.) For Video In English Order R5E. $115.00, For Video In Spanish Order
R5S. $115.00

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TROUBLESHOOTING THE DRY KILN AND ITS CONTROLLER - Ways to analyze what is happening in the dry kiln. This video was developed in cooperation with Irvington Moore Co. Mike Sanders, Service Manager, shows a series of dry kiln control charts and explains how to "read" the charts and understand what is happening in the kiln. Mike also discusses ideas on overall kiln maintenance.
(62 min) For Video In English Order R6E. $90.00, For Video In Spanish Order
R6S. $90.00

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SELECTED PRESENTATIONS ON LUMBER YARD AND DRY KILN OPERATIONS -
A variety of interesting "video clips" which originally appeared in issues 1-18 of the Wood Industry Video Journal. The "Telemobile" lumber transporter, envelope covers for lumber piles, heat exchangers, bolster clips and moisture pallets for lumber drying are some of the unique items shown in this video. Also included are discussions of brown stain in White Pine, kiln maintenance, and a new lumber stacking operation in North Carolina.
(69 min.) For Video In English Order R7E. $90.00. For Video In Spanish Order
R7S. $90.00

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WOODWORKING MACHINE OPERATOR TRAINING PROGRAMS - Available with video (English or Spanish) and written training manuals (English only) for six machines: a) Router, b) Shaper, c) Cut-off Saw, d) Variety (Table) Saw, e) Straight Line Ripsaw, f) Bandsaw
Purchase 1-2 programs $240.00 each (English or Spanish)
Purchase 3 or more programs: $200.00 each (English or Spanish)
For Video In English Order R8E. (specify machine), For Video In Spanish Order
Note: Programs are on individual videos. R8S. (specify machine)

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SELECTED PRESENTATIONS ON WOOD GLUING - Improve gluing quality while reducing gluing costs. This program begins with a discussion of how to troubleshoot gluing problems. Examples of a variety of gluing problems are shown along with preventive measures. Next a series of cost saving or interesting ideas and devices are presented. Finally, two highly skilled clamp carrier operators are shown in action.
(40 min.) For Video In English Order R9E. $90.00, For Video In Spanish Order
R9S. $90.00

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SKILLED WOODWORKERS IN ACTION - Show your employees work paces which will keep your company competitive. The following skilled operators are shown in this video: Cut-off, Ripsaw, Glue Reel, Hand "Chucker", Drawer Assembler, Chair Assembler, Stain Wiper, Sealer Sprayer, Sealer Sander and Chair Packer. These presentations originally appeared in issues 1-18 of the Wood Industry Video Journal.
(25 min.) For Video In English Order R10E. $115.00, For Video In Spanish Order
R10S. $115.00

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QUALITY INFLUENCES IN KILN DRYING - A common sense presentation which will help you reduce drying degrade. This program is presented by Lee Fiske of Forest Products Associates. Topics covered in this video include: how to avoid drying degrade and modify drying schedules, lumber stacking, sampling procedures and the techniques of equalizing and conditioning.
(40 min.) For Video In English Order R11E. $115.00, For Video In Spanish
Order R11S. $115.00

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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES FOR THE CLAMP CARRIER - Produced in cooperation with James L. Taylor Manufacturing Company. The daily, weekly, monthly and annual maintenance procedures for the clamp carrier are outlined in this video. Also shown are the correct operating procedures which can lead to reduced costs and improved quality.
(30 min.) For Video In English Order R12E. $90.00, For Video In Spanish Order
R12S. $90.00

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EFFICIENT WOOD SANDING - PART 1 - WIDE BELT OPERATIONS - Produced in cooperation with Norton Company. This program is designed to take the mystery out of sanding. Troubleshooting, critical elements of machine set-up, and tips for quality improvement and cost reduction are reviewed by Norton's William T. (Bill) Beaty. Machines reviewed include abrasive planers, intermediate wide belt sanders and cross belt-wide belt sanding systems.
(77 min.) For Video In English Order R13E. $115.00, For Video In Spanish Order
R13S. $115.00

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EFFICIENT WOOD SANDING - PART 2 - SANDING DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS - Continuation of Video R13 with the review of troubleshooting and cost saving tips for the following operations: mould sanding, spool sanding, brush-backed sanding, flutter sanding, stroke sanding, edge sanding and pump drum sanding. Operations were video taped at Bassett Furniture Industries and Thomasville Furniture Industries.
(58 min) For Video In English Order R14E. $115.00, For Video In Spanish Order
R14S. $115.00

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USE AND ABUSE OF TOOLING - This video covers carbide grade selection, tool materials, re-sharpening, grinding wheels and the influence of machine condition on the success of the woodworking process.
(55 min.) Video In English Only. Order R15E. $90.00

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WOOD FURNITURE FINISHING - Produced in cooperation with Graco, Inc. and Reliance Universal, Inc. This video program is designed to assist your company to train its professional spray operators. It is the perfect training vehicle to improve productivity and meet quality standards while reducing the number of rejects. The program is divided into four segments:
* The wood finishing process
* Fluid handling and finishing equipment
* Spray techniques
* Troubleshooting and maintenance

Important viewing for both operators and supervisors.
(52 min.) For Video In English Order R16E. $115.00, For Video In Spanish Order
R16S. $115.00

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"THUMBS UP" FOR SAWMILL SAFETY - An important subject that needs your attention. This video provides an overview of sawmill hazards and emphasizes
the need for all employees to work safely, wear personal protective equipment, use good judgment, and be safety conscious at the sawmill.
(20 min.) Video In English Only. Order R17E. $45.00

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STRESSES, CHECKING AND STRESS RELIEF IN LUMBER DRYING - Important viewing for purchasers of kiln dried lumber and dry kiln operators. The problems of checking and honeycombing, residual casehardening stresses, reverse casehardening and over drying are explained in depth in this video. Ways to minimize problems are explained including procedures to avoid the opening of checks already present in the wood, ways to detect invisible checks and a new procedure for equalizing and conditioning.
(55 min.) For Video In English Order R18E $115.00, For Video In Spanish Order
R18S. $115.00

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SETTING UP THE MOULDER (Through-Feed Type) - Step by step procedures, graphics and drawings help to explain the critical details. This video explains:

* The Basic set-up * Profile changeover
* Stock preparation * Machine components
* Safety requirements * Remedies for surface defects

and other concepts which are necessary to produce a high quality product on your moulder.
(98 min.) Video in English Only. Order R19E. $115.00

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HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM - Necessary viewing in today's business
environment. Developed in cooperation with the Southeastern Lumber Mfg. Association, this program is applicable to sawmills and producers of secondary wood products such as furniture and cabinets. The video reviews the basic elements which are necessary for compliance with government regulations and the steps in establishing an effective program.
(18 min.) Video In English Only. Order R20E. $45.00

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THE BASICS OF HARDWOOD LUMBER GRADES - Produced by the National Hardwood Lumber Association of Memphis, TN. Standard lumber grades are reviewed by Bob Sabistina, Chief Inspector with the NHLA.
(20 min.) Video In English Only. Order R21E. $70.00

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FURNITURE ASSEMBLY - WOOD CASEGOODS - Don Wolf of Ross Associates, Inc. discusses assembly department layouts, machining and construction systems for drawers, casegoods and final assembly systems. Many actual industrial operations are shown.
(40 min.) Video In English Only. Order R22E. $97.00

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TOOLING FOR THE TENONER - Produced in cooperation with Leuco Tool Corp. This video reviews tool geometry, materials and specifications; examples of tooling on a tenoner for machining particleboard, solid wood and laminated wood products; and production aids for the tenoner. The video also includes a visit to a door manufacturer in Lexington, N.C.
(62 min.) Video In English Only. Order R23E. $97.00

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CARBIDE TOOLING FOR THE WOODWORKING INDUSTRY - Subjects covered in this video include the properties, nature and manufacture of carbide; tool design and manufacture; tool servicing; and case studies.
(40 min.) Video In English Only. Order R24E. $90.00

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ROUGH MILL CUTTING SYSTEMS - This video reviews three different types of cutting systems: cut-off first, gang rip first and selective rip first. The reasons different industries use different systems are discussed, along with advantages and disadvantages of each processing method. Assembling a hybrid system is also reviewed. The program closes with a tour of a "state of the art" millwork plant.
(39 min.) Video In English Only. Order R25E. $115.00

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IT CAN'T HAPPEN TO ME - A hard hitting program showing actual accounts of people from the wood industry describing how they were injured on the job.
Show this video to your employees to impress upon them the need to work safely.
(15 min.) Video In English Only. Order R26E. $70.00

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YIELD AND PRODUCTION TIPS FOR ROUGH MILL OPERATIONS - Topics covered include coping with "Just-In-Time" scheduling in the rough mill; impact of cutting more lengths on computerized cut-off saws; and improving yield and productivity by using thin kerf saws.
(32 min.) Video In English Only. Order R27E. $115.00

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TOOL ECONOMICS - A guide on how to compare tool performance and justify investments in tooling. Increase the throughput of your plant by justifying the purchase of the correct tooling. Video covers the costs associated with tool maintenance, tool set-up, yield losses, machine downtime and part rejects.
(50 min.) Video In English Only. Order R28E. $115.00

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THE TECHNOLOGY OF FINGERJOINTING - Produced in cooperation with AceCo Precision Manufacturing Co. and Industrial Woodworking Machine Company, this five-video series covers the history of fingerjointing, types of systems, alternative machinery configurations, tooling technology, tool grinding, set-up tips and procedures for economic justification of fingerjointing.
(208 Min.) (5 Videos in Set), Videos in English Only. Order R29E. $295.00

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MANAGEMENT AND MOTIVATION - Invest in the education of your supervisors. This three-video series is presented by Wood Industry Consultant Ed Jerger. The program is designed to help managers understand their job responsibilities such as creating order, delegating, setting priorities and objectives, making decisions, taking action and monitoring progress. The program also addresses the important subject of employee motivation. - Important viewing for managers.
(103 Min.) (3 Videos in Set), Videos and handout in English Only. Order R30E.
$295.00

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VIDEO MAGAZINE SERIES 1
"THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE LUMBER MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY"
(8 VIDEO SELECTIONS)

ISSUE 1. - TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE LUMBER INDUSTRY
Importance of lumber recovery
Increased recovery at the headrig
Sawmill visits
Computerized setworks in band and circular mills
The Saw Paw saw sharpener
Carbide tipped inserted teeth
A computerized lumber tally system
(44 Min.) English Only. Order Video L1. $79.95

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ISSUE 2. - TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE LUMBER INDUSTRY
Quality control in lumber manufacturing
Keys to a successful program
Visit to Wade Wood Company
Visit to New South Forest Industries
View small log canter
View edger with unguided saws
Specialized "sawmill" cutting furniture "rounds"
(32 Min.) English Only. Order Video L2. $79.95

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ISSUE 3. - TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE LUMBER INDUSTRY
Quality control in lumber manufacturing (continued)
Visit to mills in British Columbia, Canada
Weyerhaeuser
Trim and sort system
Crestbrook Forest Industries
Automatic lumber stacker and sticker placer
(63 Min.) English Only. Order Video L3. $79.95

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ISSUE 4. - TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE LUMBER INDUSTRY
Quality control in lumber manufacturing (continued)
Visit to a forest management and sawmill operation in Chile
Value added manufacturing
Laser mill alignment
Value added concepts
(64 Min.)English Only. Order Video L4. $79.95

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ISSUE 5. - TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE LUMBER INDUSTRY
Quality control at the dry end, planing, grading, shipping
A high temperature, computer controlled dry kiln
Interesting ideas
(66 Min.) English Only. Order Video L5. $79.95

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ISSUE 6. - TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE LUMBER INDUSTRY
Log sorting and profiling line
Review of system
Advances in dry kiln technology
(68 Min.) English Only. Order Video L6. $79.95

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ISSUE 7. - TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE LUMBER INDUSTRY
Inspection of Gilkey Lumber Company's new sawmill
Report on "temperature drop across the load" as a dry kiln indicator
Report on:
Analysis of guided saws
Honeycomb
Top arbor gang
(26 Min.) English Only. Order Video L7. $79.95

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ISSUE 8. - TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE LUMBER INDUSTRY
Hazard communication program
Balancing tools
Reasons for balancing
Demonstration
(48 Min.) English Only. Order Video L8. $79.95

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VIDEO MAGAZINE SERIES 2
"THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY"
(FOR MANUFACTURERS OF FURNITURE, CABINETS AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS)
(12 VIDEO SELECTIONS)

ISSUE 1 - THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
"Just-in-time" manufacturing
Finger jointing system at American Drew Furniture Co.
Computerized lumber tally system
Disposable insert tooling
(39 Min.) English Only. Order Video W1. $79.95

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ISSUE 2. - THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
Moulder technology and wood machining
Knife materials
Jointed vs. non-jointed knives
Materials handling
Inspection of a Brema C.N.C machine
(69 Min.) English Only. Order Video W2 $79.95

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ISSUE 3 - THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
Century Furniture Company's strategy for cost saving and automation. View Century's:
C.N.C tenon machine
Copy lathes
European style tenoner
Just-in-time flexible manufacturing systems
Chair packing
A high speed lumber stacking operation
(56 MIN.) English Only. Order Video W3. $79.95

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ISSUE 4 - THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
Stresses, checking and stress relief in lumber drying
Note: this video is the same as video number R18 in the series "Videos on Selected Wood Industry Technologies"
(55 Min.) For English Video Order W4E. $115.00, For Spanish
Video Order W4S. $115.00

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ISSUE 5 - THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
Effect of tooling on machine operating efficiency
Ripsaw, planer, moulder, tenon machine, hand shaper
Checklist for a jig maker
Tooling and information system trends
Tool balancing
(67 Min.) English Only. Order Video W5. $79.95

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ISSUE 6 - THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
Use of thin kerf saws for straight line ripping
A multiple position stop for straight line ripsaws
Use of moulders with floating heads for edging stock
Stress in lumber due to dry storage
(71 Min.) English Only. Order Video W6. $79.95

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ISSUE 7 - THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
The Advanced Hardwood Processing and Technical Resource Center
Study of gang ripping 1 and 2 common lumber with and without crook

New ventilation system for routers
(57 Min.) English Only. Order Video W7. $79.95

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ISSUE 8 - THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
Innovations in sander ventilation
New ventilation system for multiple opening presses
Hazard communication program
(33 Min.) English Only. Order Video W8. $79.95

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ISSUE 9 - THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
Use and Abuse of Tooling
Note: this video is the same as video R15 in the series "Videos on Selected Wood Industry Technologies"
(38 Min.) English Only. Order Video W9. $90.00

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ISSUE 10 - THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
Carbide Tooling for the Woodworking Industry
Note: this video is the same as video R24 in the series "Videos on Selected Wood Industry Technologies"
(40 Min.) English Only. Order Video W10. $90.00

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ISSUE 11 - THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
Laser cutting of lumber
Laser cutting of upholstery fabric
A computerized lumber measurement system
Insects in the lumber yard
(37 Min.) English Only. Order Video W11. $79.95

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ISSUE 12 - THE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE SERIES FOR THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
The machine justification process
Major benefits of new equipment in todays manufacturing environment
Past and new procedures for machine justification
Rupture patterns in wood
A high speed photographic analysis of the wood cutting process
(39 Min.) English Only. Order Video W12. $79.95

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VIDEO MAGAZINE SERIES 3
"THE WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL"
(18 VIDEO SELECTIONS)

Note: many of the "INTERESTING IDEAS" shown in this series were summarized in videos R3 and R4 in the series "VIDEOS ON SELECTED WOOD INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGIES"

ISSUE 1. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURES
Explanation of the cut-off saw backgauge
Lumber defecting procedures
Use of a pop-up fence on a straight line ripsaw
Ripping procedures to minimize edge waste
Use of a flip-stop on a straight line ripsaw
INTERESTING IDEAS
Lumber infeed system to a cut-off saw
Cut-off saw with two buttons for activation
Cut-off saw with rapid stroke speed
Scissors lift
Check list inspection system for rough mills
Use of go or no-go gauges at ripsaws
Lumber in-feed system at ripsaws
"Barrel" humidifier
Ripsaw carts
Salvage saw carts
Salvage saw with stops mounted on both sides of the saw
P.V.C. pipe strips used to separate stock at gluing machine
Costs and benefits of the Wood Industry Video Journal
English Only. Order Video J1. $79.95

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ISSUE 2. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURES
Barr-Mullin's "Compugauge"
Secondary yield losses
Panel width allowance reduction
Use of thin kerf saws
Length trim allowances
Use of a bandsaw for reripping
Reduction of moulder allowances
Patching defects
Marking of "set-up" pieces
Check counts
Check widths
Bandsaw losses and ways to reduce them
Use of splitter saws on moulders
INTERESTING IDEAS
Bandsaw cutting jig
R.F. shuttle press
Lightweight ripping fence for straight line ripsaws
Pop-up fence for straight line ripsaws (with a rubber band)
Floor sweeper
Reduction of glue costs by mixing different glues
Mufflers on torque wrenched at a glue reel
English Only. Order Video J2. $79.95

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ISSUE 3. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURES
Montornes computer controlled cut-off saw
Drawer building operation at Jamestown Sterling Corp. (also shown in video R10)
Tour of Roundwood Corporation's unique "sawmill" for cutting furniture "rounds"
INTERESTING IDEAS
Stacker for panel lay-up operation at Smith, Inc.
Coupling tenon machines and reversing turning direction of the cutterhead
An automatic sticker catcher
Multiple operation of lathes
FEATURES
Rapid cut-off saw operator at Jamestown Sterling Corp. (also shown in video R10.)
Dr. R. Bruce Hoadley's film on wood shrinkage (also shown in video R5)
English Only. Order Video J3. $79.95

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ISSUE 4. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURES
Interholtz Raiman gang ripsaw and new ripping procedure
Wood waste handling systems (tour with Laidig representative)
Century Furniture Co.
Conover Chair Co.
Statesville Brick Co.
North Carolina furniture company
Singer Furniture's baling system
Tour of C.F. Martin Company's Sawmill
INTERESTING IDEAS
Door with spring on wood waste unloading system
Wood waste conveyor
Bolster clips (for lumber piles)
Lumber pile cover hold-down clips
Lumber piling system with powered rubber roller
FEATURE
A "high speed" film of wood machining showing the effect of knife angles and depth of cut
English Only. Order Video J4. $79.95

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ISSUE 5. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURES
The Telemobile lumber handler
Marunaka lumber slicer
INTERESTING IDEAS
Inflate-A-Fork (a unique device for "splitting" lumber stacks)
Lumber stacking system at Temple Stuart Co.
Panel sizing system at Temple Stuart Co.
Bark bagging system at Roundwood Corp.
Condensate return storage tank at Smith, Inc.
Reduce glue costs by mixing different glues
Portable stick jig for lumber piling
English Only. Order Video J5. $79.95

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ISSUE 6. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURES
Vacutherm, Inc. - vacuum drying systems
Forester Manufacturing Company
Speed lathes
Button lathe
Italian lathe
INTERESTING IDEAS
A log tagging (identification) system
Use of a lubricant in a lumber slicing operation
A car shower (washing) system at a woodworking plant
Sizing saw used at a glue reel
FEATURE
Computer controls for dry kilns
Dollco
Hildebrand
English only. Order VIDEO J6. $79.95

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ISSUE 7. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURE
Tour of Andover Wood Products of Maine
Log yard
Sawmill and bolter mill
Lumber stacking and yard
Unique "Envelopes" for lumber piles
Dry kilns
Dimension plant
Cut-off saw line
Ripsaws
Turn table for scrap and salvage
Glue reels
Wrapping machine
INTERESTING IDEAS
"Back turners" on sawmill for rapid log turning
Storage area at cut-off saws for lumber
Hole in ripsaw dust collection pipe which reduces kick-back problem
Durable metal floors in dimension plant
Color marking of loads
"Rope" hold down device for factory trucks
Use of a blackboard at the ripsaws
Chipping and sale of excess waste materials
Protective coating for glue reels
Preventing panels from sticking together
Use of a mirror at the glue reel
Protective cage for the fork lift
Reward for best safety slogan
Use of flue gasses to dry wood waste
FEATURE
Incentive paid workers at S. Bent's Chair factory.
Hand chucking operation
Chair assembler
Stain wiper
Sealer sprayer
Sealer sander
Chair packing
English Only. Order Video J7. $79.95

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ISSUE 8. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURE
Tour of Bethel Furniture Stock, Inc.
Log Yard, sawmill and lumber yard
End coating practices
Predrier, dry kilns and storage sheds
Wood waste storage bins, boiler and dutch oven burner
Cut-off saw with Compugauge, busting saw and planer
Unique ripping system
Panel lay-up and efficient glue reel operation
Planing, sizing and wrapping of panels
Explanation of the Seavey Backknife lathe
INTERESTING IDEAS
Use of an ammeter to check saw dullness
Automatic soot cleaners for fire tube boilers
Factory trucks with built in scissors lifts
Panels glued with water resistant glues used as bending stock
Sonic humidifiers
English Only. Order Video J8. $79.95

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ISSUE 9. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURE
Excerpt on mould sanding from the Norton Company film "Mechanized Wood Sanding"
Block making
Breaking-in sanding belts
Mould sander
Auto feeding round table tops
Spool sanding, disc sanding
Sanding carvings, Flutter sanding, brush sanding
INTERESTING IDEAS
Fence system for ripping long stock
Cleaning of abrasive belts on wIde belt sanders by using "dummy" panels
Storage of abrasive belts
Jaw bolt wood connector
FEATURE
Excerpt from a supervisory development seminar conducted by Mr. Roy Hatten for Henredon Furniture Industries, Inc.
English Only. Order Video J9. $79.95

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ISSUE 10. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURE
Dr. R. Bruce Hoadley of the University of Massachusetts discusses wood and its structure
Productivity losses which occur because of handling time and ways to reduce these losses
INTERESTING IDEAS
Use of rubber to clean sanding belts
Retrofit backknife lathes to save wood materials
and chuck tenon through the "nubbin"
Rough mill supervisor changes cut-off saw setup to save wood
Use of heat exchangers to conserve energy in dry kilns
FEATURE
Excerpt from Roy Hatten's seminar on supervisory development for Henredon Furniture Industries, Inc.
Excerpts from Woodworking Machine Operators Training Programs
English Only. Order Video J10. $79.95

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ISSUE 11. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURE
Handling losses by a tennis racket manufacturer
Productivity losses which are due to delays or production imbalances
Excerpts from Roy Hatten's seminar on surervisory development
INTERESTING IDEAS
Inspection of a lumber stacker
A sander for "ball" turnings
Modified straight line ripsaw used as a busting saw
Yield incentive plan for supervisors
FEATURES
Dr. R. Bruce Hoadley discusses Wood Technology
Shrinkage and swelling of wood
Warpage
Excerpt from "on the job" training program
English Only. Order Video J11. $79.95

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ISSUE 12. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURES
Kupfer Muhle self centering planer
Film on the "Shrinkage of Pine"
INTERESTING IDEAS
Ripping tapored parts for increased yield
Use of a projector lamp at panel layup stations
Collapsable container tanks
Use of tables at salvage saw to increase efficiency
FEATURE
Roy Hatten's seminar on supervisory development
English Only. Order Video J12. $79.95

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ISSUE 13. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURE
Discussion of a "Gain Sharing" employee wage incentive plan with wood industry consultant Ross Associates, Inc.
INTERESTING IDEAS
Need for a table at a jointer
Need for a table at a variety saw
Use of a table at an edge sander
Table dropped at an edge sander
Prepositioning stock at a belt sander permits one-way handling
Use of a "c-clamp" improves handling efficiency
Tossing pieces into box improves handling time
Need for a scissors lift to improve handling
Upholstery tagging system
Use of a light for product inspection
A packing system for desks
FEATURE
"System Six" sawing system
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ISSUE 14. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURE
Use of hydraulic cutterheads
Interview with Al Brown of Forest City Tool Co.
Visit to Hickory Manufacturing Co.
INTERESTING IDEAS
Optical comparison device at Hickory Manufacturing Co.
Air knives for belt sanders
Gas fired heating system at Kittinger Co.
Scissors lifts at Kittinger Co.
FEATURE
Geiger copy shaper
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ISSUE 15. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURE
Department of Wood and Paper Science, North Carolina State University
Dr. Richard Thomas explains the Department's program
Veneer checking project
Moisture pallets for lumber drying
Use of a compressometer at the glue reel for checking gluing pressures
A shaper for abrasive wheels
Machining studies
Laminated veneer project
Troubleshooting gluing problems
Lathe automation project
English Only. Order Video J15. $79.95

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ISSUE 16. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURES
Maintenance checks for the Diehl straight line ripsaw
An automated feeding, glue spreading and unloading system for electronic gluing machines
INTERESTING IDEAS
Reduction of Brown Stain in White Pine lumber
Use of Oxalic acid to wash off lumber stain
Use of exterior grade plywood for fan decking and baffles in dry kilns
Patching holes around pipes which pass through kiln walls
English Only. Order Video J16. $79.95

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ISSUE 17. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL

Note: This video is the same as video R6E, "Troubleshooting the Dry Kiln and Its Controller". See listing of "Videos on Selected Wood Industry Technologies"

ISSUE 18. - WOOD INDUSTRY VIDEO JOURNAL
FEATURES
Wood Industry Consultant Art Raymond explains numerically controlled woodworking machines and discusses history, types, operating procedures and applications for this type of equipment.
Visit to Cochrane Furniture Co. of Warrenton, NC to inspect a Torwegge tenon machine which is equipped with numerical control. Critical elements such as set-up time and costs are pointed out.
English Only. Order Video J18. $79.95

WOOD INDUSTRY COURSES ON VIDEO

The following programs were originally developed at North Carolina State University. They are now available to the wood products industry for application in "personal or company administered" training programs.

EFFICIENCY IN WOODWORKING -One of the most comprehensive programs ever developed for the wood products industry - 18 video taped lessons. Lectures are presented by NCSU faculty and invited guest lecturers who typically are wood industry consultants, managers and engineers. The course package includes videos, handout materials and homework assignments (to be reviewed and corrected by your in-plant coordinator, or used for personal, "self examination" applications). The course is designed for engineers and supervisors who wish to sharpen their technical and management skills and are willing to put forth some extra effort.

Individual lectures are available for purchase, as is the entire course.
The course is available only in English.

Subjects addressed include: (ENGLISH ONLY)
Lecture 1. APPROACHES TO COST REDUCTION (69 min.) Order Video
E1. $69.95
- Labor cost reduction
- Material cost reduction
- Overhead cost reduction
- Concept of return on investment

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Lectures 2. & 3. PROPERTIES OF WOOD (198 min.) Order Videos (2 Videos in Set) E2. $129.00
- Wood structure and properties
- Wood and water
- Warpage, and other defects
- Grain and machining characteristics

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Lecture 4. LUMBER GRADES AND COST RELATIONSHIPS (142 min.) Order Video E4. $69.95

- Lumber purchasing considerations

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Lecture 5. LUMBER YARD AND DRY OPERATION (105 min.) Order Video E5. $69.95

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Lecture 6. ROUGH MILL OPERATIONS(105 min.) Order Video E6. $69.95
- Types of rough mills
- How to improve lumber yield

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Lecture 7. PURCHASING (60 MIN.) Order Video E7. $69.95
- How to save other materials
by smart purchasing

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Lectures 8, 9 & 10. LABOR EFFICIENCY (309 MIN.) Order Videos E8.
(3 Videos in Set), $149.00
- Labor performance
- Incentive systems
- Methods improvement
- Work sampling
- Industrial examples

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Lectures 11. & 12. PRODUCT ENGINEERING (115 MIN.) Order Videos
(2 Videos in Set), E11. $129.00
- The complete procedure: designs, bills of materials, route sheets, etc.

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Lecture 13. ECONOMICS OF MACHINE
SELECTION ( 47 min.) Order Video E13. $69.95
- A "cookbook" procedure for evaluating potential investments.
- Presented by a leading wood industry consultant

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Lecture 14. & 15. PLANT LAYOUT ( 104 min.) Order Videos E14. (2 Videos in Set)$129.00
- Types of layouts,
- Important considerations in woodworking plant design

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Lecture 16. ECONOMICS OF TOOLING ( 68 min.) Order Video E16. $69.95
- Discussion of tooling alternatives
and their impact on the general cost and quality of manufactured wood products.

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Lecture 17. QUALITY CONTROL (39 min.) Order Video E17. $69.95
- Discussion of various quality control procedures by a head of
quality control for a major furniture manufacturer

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Lecture 18. PRODUCTION CONTROL (59 min.) Order Video E18. $69.95
- Review of scheduling and control procedures commonly used in the wood industry

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ORDER THE ENTIRE COURSE (ENGLISH ONLY) 18 LESSONS. Order EIW.
ON VIDEO WITH HANDOUTS (18 VIDEOS IN SET), $495.00

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FUNDAMENTALS OF TOOLING AND KNIFE GRINDING - 7 Video taped lessons presented by Wood Industry Consultant Ed Jerger. Mr. Jerger has extensive hands-on experience in managing wood industry operations. He is a graduate of The University of Rosenheim in Germany where he studied wood technology and industrial engineering.

The course is designed for managers, engineers and grinding department personnel. Its objective is to explain the important elements of tooling and knife grinding which influence productivity and the surface quality generated during the wood machining operation. The program focuses on fundamental principles of machining rather than the details of specific techniques. The information presented is directed at machining wood with cutterheads such as moulding and planing applications and does not deal with the specifics of saws, or boring and router bits. The course package includes videos, handout materials and homework assignments (to be reviewed by your in-plant coordinator or used for personal, "self examination" applications.)

The course is available only in English.

Subjects addressed include:

* Knife materials
* Knife jointing
* High speed steel
* Hydroclamping systems
* Sellite
* Balancing tools
* Carbide
* Factors influencing surface quality
* Diamond
* Knife marks per inch
* Ceramics
* Chip loads
* Abrasive wheels
* Chip thickness
* Laying out a profile for machining
* Feed speed
* Face grinding
* Depth of cut
* Profile grinding
* Moisture content
* Tool geometry
* Surface speed

ORDER THE ENTIRE COURSE ON VIDEO WITH HANDOUTS. (ENGLISH ONLY)
(7 VIDEOS IN SET), Order FT. $295.00


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WOOD TECHNOLOGY - Six video taped lessons which will help your supervisors and engineers better understand how to use wood. This course is "basic training" for anyone trying to competitively produce a "quality" product from wood. The program covers:

* Wood structure and properties
* Wood, water and the
* Shrinkage and swelling environment
* Product design considerations
* Wood products and their application
* Understanding and overcoming wood related problems

The course package includes videos, handout materials and homework assignments (to be reviewed by your in-plant coordinator or used for personal, "self examination" applications.) Each lecture is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration.

THE COURSE ON VIDEO IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH. (6 VIDEOS IN SET)
Order WT. $295.00

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MANUALS AND WRITTEN PUBLICATIONS

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDE FOR WOOD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING - Prepared by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Subjects covered include frequently violated regulations; record keeping; safety checklists; housekeeping; dust control; reducing unsafe acts, etc. Available as a photocopy only.
(89 pages) Booklet In English Only. Order P1. $25.00

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SAFETY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT - Prepared by the Wood Products Manufacturers Association, this booklet outlines the steps to take in developing a safety program. Subjects reviewed include selection and hiring of employees; drug testing; establishment of written training rules; accident investigation and response; safety incentive programs; emergency response plans, etc.
(12 pages) Booklet In English Only. Order P2. $15.00

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PRODUCTION TIPS - Twenty seven "no nonsense" ways to improve productivity and lumber yield in the woodworking plant. Prepared by a woodworking consultant with over 35 years of experience.
(12 pages) Booklet In English Only. Order P3. $19.00

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CONSULTING AND TRAINING SERVICES

The International Productivity Center specializes in assisting companies to improve manufacturing productivity, optimize lumber yield and improve lumber processing in the production of furniture and furniture parts, millwork, cabinets and similar products. The Productivity Center develops related training programs and analyzes markets for various wood products. Its senior staff has a proven track record, having participated in and directed projects throughout the world of woodworking for almost 40 years. References are available upon request.

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