Franklin Connections Blog

  • One-Part Finger Jointing Adhesive Can Play a Big Part in Boosting Productivity

    Sep-05-2013 | Comments: 0 | Posted By: Jaye Schroeder

    You might want to take a minute to read about a new wood adhesive – Advantage FJ-1 – and save time later, in the production of finger jointed products. We’ve just introduced our first one-part PVA cross-linked wood glue that passes ASTM 55792-95 (2012) wet use testing for finger joints. It’s noteworthy, because PVA adhesives that pass this rigorous testing typically are two-part(...) <read more>

  • Effect of Sawing and Drying Practices on Lumber

    Sep-03-2013 | Comments: 1 | Posted By: Karl Forth, CabinetMaker+FDM

    There’s a good summary of sawing and drying practices that was written recently by the Wood Dr., Gene Wengert. He discusses sawing, (...) <read more>