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Precision Gets Sharper: Our New Wire EDM Is Here
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charles G. G. Schmidt & Co. Adds Mitsubishi MV1200S Wire EDM to Expand In-House Precision Tooling Charles G. G. Schmidt & Co. is pleased to…
Launch of the new website for Schmidt
Welcome to our new site, we hope you find it easy to find and order what you need. We would love to hear your feedback. Thank you!
Release of our New Catalog, NO. 1201
We are pleased to announce the release of our New Catalog, NO. 1201. It features many new items along with the quality tools you are accustomed to getting…
Charles G. G. Schmidt & Co. acquired Esta-USA and Dispozablade products
By Larry Adams May 16, 2022 | 2:39 pm CDT Charles G. G. Schmidt & Co. Inc has acquired Esta-USA and Dispozablade products and is now the exclusive distributor…
Schmidt & Co. Adds German Precision Knives to Its Lineup
https://www.woodshopnews.com/news/charles-g-g-schmidt-co-adds-to-catalog FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charles G. G. Schmidt & Co. Becomes Exclusive North American Distributor of Esta-USA and Dispozablade Products Charles G. G. Schmidt & Co. has acquired…
When to Order Custom Tooling (and How the Process Works)
Wondering if custom woodworking tooling is right for your shop? Learn when to go custom, what problems it solves, and exactly how the process works at CGG Schmidt.
From Sketch to Steel: How We Make a Custom Profile Knife
Go behind the scenes at CGG Schmidt to see how custom profile knives are made — from receiving your sketch or DXF to CNC grinding, optical inspection, and…
Need to Match an Existing Molding? Here’s What We Need From You
Trying to match an old or discontinued molding profile? CGG Schmidt can grind a custom match molding profile knife from your sample, tracing, sketch, or DXF. Here's how.
Solving Unusual Woodworking Problems with Custom Tools
When standard tooling won't work, custom moulder knives and cutting tools from CGG Schmidt solve unusual woodworking challenges — odd profiles, legacy machines, and more.
How to Set Knives in a Corrugated Back Cutterhead Safely
Learn how to set corrugated back knives correctly — matching corrugations, projection, balance, and torque — for safer, cleaner cuts on your moulder or shaper.
Dialing In Your Moulder: A Step-by-Step Moulder Setup Guide
Follow this practical moulder setup guide — spindle order, knife projection, feed speed, and hold-downs — plus a troubleshooting table for tear-out, snipe, and chatter.
Router Bit Feeds and Speeds: A Practical Shop Guide
A practical guide to router bit feeds and speeds — chip load basics, RPM by bit diameter, climb vs. conventional cutting, and how to avoid burning and bit…