Surface Fabrication back issues from April 2009:
Granite Selection For The Kitchen.(The Stone Shop)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Granite Selection For The Kitchen By Fredrick M. Hueston Over the years I have received questions from both fabricators and homeowners about using granite in the kitchen. Questions have ranged from color choices to proper placement of seams, etc. The following are ...
Survey Says . . . Use Me Already!(Business Essentials)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Survey Says . . . Use Me Already! By Chris Traynor, SPHR, Senior Business Columnist A well-designed survey is fast, simple to create, powerful, valid, flexible, inexpensive and can provide you with a distinct competitive advantage in your marketplace. A carefully ...
It 'Seams' Easy.(Solid Surface Matters)
Apr 01, 2009 ... It 'Seams' Easy By Andy Graves For those of us who purchased a CNC for solid surface, seaming material became a whole lot simpler. I can remember trying to fit 10-ft.-long seams together. We started with what we thought was the best straight edge and the sharpest ...
Rodding: Is It Right For Me?(Tips of the Trade)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Rodding: Is It Right For Me? By Kevin M. Padden, AZ School of Rock Instructor As a new or future fabricator of natural stone, one thing that you have probably heard, seen or read about is a technique known as rodding. What is rodding and when is it warranted? ...
Concrete Developments.(Feature Story)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Concrete Developments By Jeffrey Girard Concrete countertops tackle fabrication challenges Several new and exciting developments have recently occurred in the concrete countertop industry that will enable the concrete countertop industry to grow and thrive ...
Design Show Delivers Excellence.(Feature Story)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Design Show Delivers Excellence Drum roll, please! The second annual Surface Fabrication Achievement in Design Contest was held in conjunction with the 2009 Surface Fabrication and Design Expo. The show hosted the contest in February in Orlando. The 2009 competition ...
Preferred Surfaces LLC.(Feature Story)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Preferred Surfaces LLC By Marci Presser, Associate Editor Automating Success -- Right In The Shop! A shifting market isn't necessarily a bad thing. That's something Noel Houze, owner of Preferred Surfaces in Morgantown, W.V., has learned over his past 25 ...
Heart Of The Home Inspiration.(Feature Story)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Heart Of The Home Inspiration K/BIS 2009 gathers industry professionals in Atlanta. The 2009 Kitchen/Bath Industry Design Show and Conference (K/BIS) will take place April 30 to May 3 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The show will host the largest ...
Trend Alert! White Solid Surface.(Guest Commentary)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Trend Alert! White Solid Surface By Norm Walters As a remodeling contractor specializing in kitchens and baths I have noticed a trend toward white countertops. When meeting with a customer for the first time, I ask if they have done any research on their proposed ...
'Shop' Talk.(Up Front!)
Apr 01, 2009 ... 'Shop' Talk Marci Presser, Associate Editor So here's the thing, I love to shop. When I confess to you that I love to shop, it's not just that shopping is fun (which it is) or that I'm attracted to things that sparkle (which I am). I love to shop because I'm really ...
Shop Lighting.(Shop Management)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Shop Lighting By John Olson There are many benefits to a well-lit shop. First, studies have shown that workers are more productive in shops with proper lighting. Also, the quality of work is substantially better when employees can see what they are working on. ...