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Madison College Hosts Solid Wood Solutions Seminar

Madison College’s Cabinetmaking and Millwork program recently hosted a one-day seminar focusing on solid wood solutions. The all-day seminar featured classroom presentations and live demonstrations.

 

Peter VanDyke of Stiles Machinery kicked off the program by presenting an overview of the rough mill, including machinery options to best fit a company’s needs. Participants then broke into small groups to get more practical experience. Madison College cabinetmaking instructor Patrick Molzahn provided an overview of best practices for tool room organization and setup, followed by a profile knife-grinding demonstration.

David “DJ” Koronkiewicz of Great Lakes Custom Tool, provided attendees with a good background on tooling types and cutter options. After lunch, provided by Stiles, participants learned about moulder options and had the opportunity to see Madison’s Kentwood moulder in action.

The seminar was well attended and included a nice mix of program students and industry participants.

Madison College, an EDUcation member of the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America, hosts two or three seminars annually that are open to the public. Madison College will partner once again with Stiles Machinery for a sanding seminar next spring.

To receive notifications of future events and to stay informed of news at Madison College’s Cabinetmaking program, subscribe to the Wood Moves e-newsletter by contacting Molzahn at pmolzahn@madisoncollege.com.

Sanding & Finishing Seminar Draws Huge Turnout at Madison College

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Sanding & Finishing Seminar participants watch Peter Van Dyke’s keynote address.

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Stiles product specialist Peter Van Dyke demonstrating how to repair a damaged platen.

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Mohawk Finishing Products rep Deb Sampson conducts a seminar on touch-up and repair.

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3M senior application engineer Dan Bygd explains how to properly use and care for D/A sanders.

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Over 50 individuals from industry and education gathered at a recent lunch and learn sponsored by Stiles Machinery and held at Madison College of Madison, WI. Participants spent the day learning about sanding and finishing applications, as well as networking with current students.

Stiles product specialist Peter Van Dyke kicked off the day with a presentation on widebelt sanding. Following his keynote presentation, participants were divided into three groups and viewed demonstrations. On hand was Dan Bygd of 3M Abrasives, and Deb Sampson of Mohawk Finishing Products. Bygd provided insight on abrasives and demonstrated proper use and care of D/A sanders. Sampson conducted seminars on touch-up and repair techniques. Rounding out the small group presentations, Van Dyke demonstrated veneer and seal sanding using the college’s new Homag widebelt sander.

After lunch, provided courtesy of Stiles, participants had the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in finishing. Andi Cucco and Bob Niemeyer gave an overview of the facilities for ICA Coatings in Italy. Both were on hand during the entire event to answer questions. Many of the participants went home with door prizes provided by each vendor, including one lucky winner of a D/A sander provided by 3M.

Madison College has been delivering seminars like this since 2008, when Stiles product specialist Van Dyke first offered to present to students. Since then, the college has hosted more than 20 seminars on a wide range of topics. Over the years, the seminars have grown in size and stature. For the 2019-20 school year, the Cabinetmaking program is planning at least two seminars. In September, the program will host the Festool Roadshow, and in the spring, the focus will be on edgebanding.

The Cabinetmaking program at Madison College is a Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) EDUcation™ member and hosts several seminars annually which are open to industry members. To receive notification of future events, contact Patrick Molzahn at 608-246-6842 or email pmolzahn@madisoncollege.edu.

To learn more about the Cabinetmaking & Millwork program at Madison College, visit madisoncollege.edu/program/cabinetmaking-millwork.

Stiles Machinery Presents Solid Wood Technology Forum at Madison College

Stiles Machinery field service rep Kevin Price demonstrates moulder calibration and setup.

More than 40 individuals from industry and education gathered at a recent lunch and learn sponsored by Stiles Machinery and held at Madison College, Madison, WI. Participants spent the day learning about technology and practical applications for working with solid wood, as well as networking with current students.

Stiles product specialist Peter Van Dyke kicked the day off with an overview of the modern rough mill and highlighting multiple types of machinery that can be used to efficiently process wood. Following that presentation, participants were divided into groups and received more theoretical information from Van Dyke and practical demonstrations from Stiles field service rep Kevin Price on handling and preparing tooling, profile knife grinding, and moulder calibration and setup.

The Cabinetmaking program at Madison College is a Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) EDUcation™ member and hosts several seminars annually open to industry members. To receive notification of future events, contact Patrick Molzahn at 608-246-6842 or pmolzahn@madisoncollege.edu.

Stiles & 3M Team Up to Deliver Sanding Seminar at Madison College

Over three dozen individuals from industry and education attended a recent lunch and learn at Madison College in Madison, WI, sponsored by Stiles Machinery and 3M. Participants learned about how to select proper abrasive types, as well as new technology in wide belt and portable power sanding. Seminar sessions included classroom presentations and machine and tool demonstrations in Madison College’s Cabinetmaking shop.

Presenters included Peter Van Dyke of Stiles Machinery and Ron Hansen and Dan Bygd of 3M. In addition to walking away with a wealth of knowledge on sanding, one lucky participant won a new 3M pneumatic D/A sander, provided by 3M as the door prize.

The Cabinetmaking program at Madison College is a Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) EDUcation™ member and hosts several seminars annually that are open to industry members. To get on the notification list, contact Patrick Molzahn at 608-246-6842 or pmolzahn@madisoncollege.edu.