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A Buyer’s Guide to Corrugated Back Knives and Cutterheads
A practical corrugated back knives guide covering how the locking system works, profile options, materials, and what to look for when buying knives and cutterheads.
Celebrating 100 Years: Introducing Our New 2026/2027 Tooling Catalog
We are pleased to present our new 2026/2027 tooling catalog as we celebrate our 100th anniversary serving professional woodworking companies across America and beyond. This catalog, along with…
Saw Blades and Heads for Production Cutting
Match industrial saw blades to your woodworking application — panel, scoring, rip, glue-line, laminate, and solid-surface blades explained for production cutting operations
CNC Router Tooling: Bits, Holders, and Cutting Strategies
A practical guide to CNC router tooling — solid carbide bits, tool holders, collets, spoil-board cutters, and cutting strategies for clean edges and longer tool life.
Planer & Jointer Knives: Types, Materials, and Selection
A practical guide to planer and jointer knives — thin vs. standard, Tersa, Terminus, and Centrolock systems, knife materials, and how to choose for finish quality and durability.
Moulder Tooling 101: Heads, Knives, and Profiles
Everything you need to know about moulder tooling — corrugated heads, profile knives, insert systems, and the Williams & Hussey — for better profiles and longer tool life.
Essential Tooling for Shapers: A Complete Overview
A practical guide to shaper tooling — wing cutters, insert cutters, corrugated heads, groovers, and door sets — to help you choose the right tool for every cut.
Carbide Grades and Tips Explained for Woodworking
Understand carbide grades woodworking applications depend on — grain size, binder content, wear vs. toughness trade-offs, and how to match the right grade to your material.
How CNC Manufacturing Delivers More Precise Tooling
Learn how CNC tool manufacturing precision — including CNC grinding, EDM, and optical comparators — produces tighter tolerances and longer tool life for woodworking operations.
Cutting Tool Geometry Explained: Hook, Rake, and Clearance Angles
Learn how cutting tool hook angle, rake, and clearance angles affect cut quality, feed rate, and tear-out — with practical guidance for matching geometry to wood species.
What Is S-Alloy and Why It Matters for Woodworking Tools
Discover what S-Alloy is, how it compares to standard steel and carbide, and why CGG Schmidt was first to bring S-Alloy woodworking tools to market in the early…
5 Signs Your Cutting Tools Are Due for Service
Recognize the signs of dull woodworking tools before they cost you time and money. Five clear signals your planer knives, router bits, or molder knives need service.