Cutting EdgeWoodworking Techniques and Advice
Employees need to see the future clearly
Written by Ralph Bagnall Monday, 16 January 2012 00:00
The last in our four-part series on lean manufacturing focuses on getting your workers to buy into a cost-effective shop floor strategy.
Sort through chaos with single batches
Written by Ralph Bagnall Monday, 12 December 2011 00:00
This is the third in a four-part series on lean manufacturing for custom shops. Part 1 covered the importance of a clean and organized shop; Part 2 focused on identifying common tasks. Part 4 will explain how to get employees to “buy in” to lean manufacturing techniques.
Lean techniques start with traffic flow
Written by Ralph Bagnall Monday, 14 November 2011 00:00
This is a four-part series on lean manufacturing for custom shops. Part 1 covered the importance of a clean and organized shop. Part 3 will cover proper batch sizing, while Part 4 will focus on getting employees to “buy in” to the techniques.
Custom shops can harness lean processes
Written by Ralph Bagnall Monday, 17 October 2011 00:00
Most of us have heard of lean manufacturing. We have read the articles in praise of Toyota and Ford and many other manufacturers that improved the quality and efficiency of their operations. We have heard experts using terms such as “Kaizen,” “Kanban,” and “Heijunka” and wondered if they were just making stuff up.
Cabinet construction can hinge on profits
Written by David Getts Monday, 19 September 2011 00:00
Most professionals in the design and construction industry are familiar with face-frame and frameless cabinetry. But how aware are you of the characteristics of each style? Whether you build cabinets or collaborate with a cabinetmaker on projects, understanding how the different construction methods affect the design and use of space is important if you want to be able to specify them properly.
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