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Issue #2
We would like to thank our readers for their great response to our first issue of Uneeda's "Smoother Times" newsletter. We know that you will enjoy our second issue containing interesting industry news, helpful technical discussions, customer spotlight and an entertaining movie review.
Industry Trends
The lack of available skilled labor remains at or near the top of the list of concerns for wood products manufacturers according to the latest Modern Woodworking Human Resources Survey. When traditional recruiting and retention methods fail, many companies are throwing in the towel and using the ‘warm body' hiring approach. But successful companies are rethinking their recruiting practices to attract the brightest people and reshaping their own employee practices to retain their best workers.
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Ask the Expert
By Josh Hughes, Uneeda Technician
Over the years our customers have asked many technical questions about our products, applications, and general sanding advice. Uneeda thought others could benefit from the answers to many of these important topics.
Learn the answers to this issue's question...
- What are the advantages of using Anti-Static Wide Belts?
View the complete text for the answers.
Featured Customer
By Curtis Hicks, National Sales Manager
UEI is proud to spotlight and introduce to you one of our most cherished customers, Hershberger's Hardware Ltd. Hershberger's Hardware is located in Baltic, OH; a beautiful area in central Ohio characterized by it's rolling hills and beautiful farm lands. Hershberger's is a true success story. It was started by a one man finishing shop, Eli Hershberger, the father of the current owner, Robert Hershberger. Eli Hershberger operated an antique refinishing business called Farmerstown Furniture Repair from 1971 - 1990. Eli was always in need of reproduction handles and knobs for the furniture he repaired. He would buy these items from a mail order company in Kentucky and would stock some extra pieces for later use. By word of mouth, people started stopping in at Eli's business to pick up hardware to repair their own furniture.
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Technical Education
By Josh Hughes, Uneeda Technician
Statically grounding wide belt machines is a simple, cost effective way to improve several aspects of the sanding process. A static charge is generated when the conveyor rubs across the metal bed plates of the machine. In order to dissipate this charge, a grounding rod, preferably copper-but any metal will do- needs to be driven through the concrete floor and at least three feet into the soil beneath. As with most things, more is better, six feet is the recommended depth, if your soil is very dry, another foot or so will help drastically. The rod should attach to the metal conveyor bed preferably on the side of the machine closest to the platen if you have one. If the bed is painted then the paint around where you attach the wire should be removed. Make sure to leave enough slack in the wire to allow your bed to move up and down.
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Featured Product
Introducing an innovative and cost effective product that not only provides you with quality but excellent life for all your wood, metal, fiberglass, and solid surface sanding needs. Ruby Red film (UAOFR) is ideal for disc and orbital machine sanding. This superior film product yields an excellent life, minimal loading and provides a consistent finish. Ruby red will out perform all other paper, cloth & film products available on the market. Ruby Red is available with PSA, Hook & Loop and plain film backing. For more information, please contact your local sales representative or call UEI Customer Service.
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News and Events
The International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair-USA® opened its doors on August 20th, 2008 to an industry looking for answers to manufacturing and economic challenges.
"It's tough out there and we all know it but even during difficult times a show like IWF can find a way to turn a negative into a positive and propel the industry into new chartered waters for economic growth, stability and expansion," commented Charles R. (Tommy) Tomkins, IWF 2008 Chairman and President of Cresent Fine Furniture Company, based in Gallatin, Tennessee. IWF 2008 started off with $105,000 being awarded in credit vouchers for winning companies to buy products from IWF exhibitors. "The IWF Buyer Bucks was a great way to jump start the show, and provided added incentive for industry professionals to purchase the products they need to succeed and most importantly profit in today's marketplace," added Tomkins.
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