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The Advantages of Construction Boring and Dowel Assembly

"If I were trying to produce the maximum amount of cabinets with the least amount of labor, dowels would be it". "When I take all the other things involved with cabinets that I have to do into consid…

Tagged: machines, construction, boring, dowel

Replied Apr 22

IWF Participation

IWF 2010 - Much to do about support. Yes you may not be able to buy any machinery but what else brought you to shows in the past? The answer is probably knowledge, to learn new procedures, see demos…

Replied Apr 8

IWF Participation

It's a shame that the bigger wood machine companies decide to drop out entirely and not just downsize. We have seen the smaller regional shows practically disappear in the last four years and I'm afr…

Replied Jan 25

The Advantages of Construction Boring and Dowel Assembly
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Note to those who may read this article: If you are constantly thinking this about your cabinet business, “I don’t have anything but a few hand tools and I can walk away anytime” you might as well qu…

Tagged: machines, construction, boring, dowel

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bruce H Apr 22.

 

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Bruce H replied to John Fawcett's discussion 'The Advantages of Construction Boring and Dowel Assembly'
I have all the equipment, it's sitting in the corner except the inserter which I sold.
April 22
John Fawcett replied to John Fawcett's discussion 'The Advantages of Construction Boring and Dowel Assembly'
"If I were trying to produce the maximum amount of cabinets with the least amount of labor, dowels would be it". "When I take all the other things involved with cabinets that I have to do into consideration I'd rather use comformats". I agree comple…
April 22
Bruce H replied to John Fawcett's discussion 'The Advantages of Construction Boring and Dowel Assembly'
I am a little reluctant to chime in. From the title and content is it might just be a statement about dowels and not a discussion, however here goes. I doweled for more than ten years. It was wonderful and there are cost advantages. About five years…
April 21
John Fawcett replied to Mike Serwa's discussion 'IWF Participation'
IWF 2010 - Much to do about support. Yes you may not be able to buy any machinery but what else brought you to shows in the past? The answer is probably knowledge, to learn new procedures, see demos on machines, find a new piece of hardware, networ…
April 8
Larry Schweitzer replied to John Fawcett's discussion 'The Advantages of Construction Boring and Dowel Assembly'
I agree about the advantages of dowel construction BUT it has its limitations. We mfg. custom Store fixtures which can be about any shape the designer can come up with. For odd shapes Confirmats or other "bench processes" are required. For simple bo…
April 7
John Fawcett commented on T. M. Hawley's photo 'carriage-house-doors, douglas fir and yellow pine'
Great doors. You may be doing this already but you should market these as a product.
March 11
Lloyd Kerry replied to John Fawcett's discussion 'Start a Marketing Program' in the group Marketing ideas
Thanks for the ideas, John. I've learned a lot of things about marketing and selling these past few months, mostly from folks like you who take the time to help guide us rookies in the right direction. Products to compliment- great idea. Perhaps bun…
March 2
John Fawcett replied to John Fawcett's discussion 'Start a Marketing Program' in the group Marketing ideas
Hi Lloyd, The first problem that needs to be addressed when you are trying to sell a product, as opposed to woodworking (a service) is that product must be branded and merchandized. Here's an example. I have a client who has recently started sellin…
March 2
Lloyd Kerry replied to John Fawcett's discussion 'Start a Marketing Program' in the group Marketing ideas
Sounds good, Wesley, Feel free to e-mail me and we'll go from there. Thanks
March 2
Wesley Bevan replied to John Fawcett's discussion 'Start a Marketing Program' in the group Marketing ideas
Hi Lloyd, Sometimes new ideas that are Great but too far outside the box have trouble finding a market. What is your copy like? I do study this stuff ( call me crazy but I read the junk mail!) and offer to look at your pieces that you mail and I may…
March 2
Lloyd Kerry replied to John Fawcett's discussion 'Start a Marketing Program' in the group Marketing ideas
Hi, Wesley, Thanks for your ideas. I'm a little surprised I haven't gotten more response, at least to ask for more information. Many of the building supply dealers that I've talked to all say the same thing- bad weather makes deliveries a hassle, an…
March 1
Wesley Bevan replied to John Fawcett's discussion 'Start a Marketing Program' in the group Marketing ideas
Hi Lloyd, The return on investment (ROI) for mass mailing depends on so many things. The list- hot or cold, qualified or not, the piece that is mailed, etc ... The direct response industry say that about 1% response is good. So 1 out of 5000 from a…
March 1
Lloyd Kerry replied to John Fawcett's discussion 'Start a Marketing Program' in the group Marketing ideas
Interesting ideas, John. Any idea of response rates one might expect from sending out brochures, postcards, etc. to target people? I've heard contractors saying they're lucky to get one solid lead from 5000 mailings! But then, that's through a post…
March 1
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Start a Marketing Program
Start a Marketing Program by John Fawcett http://www.tritec.com What if you were sitting in traffic and the car in front of you suddenly started to backup. You would more than likely honk your horn. Simply stated that's marketing and advertising. Y…
March 1
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February 10
John Fawcett replied to Mike Serwa's discussion 'IWF Participation'
It's a shame that the bigger wood machine companies decide to drop out entirely and not just downsize. We saw the smaller regional shows practically disappear in the last four years and I'm afraid that's what is happening to the big shows. Vegas, At…
January 25

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In what kind of woodworking business do you work?
Machinery Sales
Company Name
Tritec/Gannomat
What kind of products do you make?
Drilling and Insertion machines, case clamps, line boring and hardware insertion machines

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Getting Ahead in a Down Market

Everyone complains about the downward pricing pressure of today's market with the same lament: "We are staying
busy, but we can't make any money at the prices we are getting for our product." Well, that seems to say that there is business to be had, but only for those who can produce very efficiently, at the least cost per unit, and with no sacrifice in quality.

This reminds me of a conversation I had recently with Gordon, a small custom shop owner in the Pacific Northwest who was commenting on… Continue

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At 6:30am on November 24, 2009, John Fawcett said…
I am the Marketing Manager for Tritec Associates, Inc., the sole importer and distributor of Gannomat Machinery in the US. We do extensive marketing in magazines and the web as well as at the AWFS and IWF shows.
The first step in marketing is making up a plan and than applying a budget. The budget part is difficult for many start ups so I recommend the initial budget be for business cards, a sales sheet and postcards. About 500.00 if you do it yourself and about double that if the layout and processing is done by someone else. Once you have these in hand, and looking professional, sales can begin.
 
 
 

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