Timber iQ October - November 2019 // Issue:46 | Page 4

WOOD FOR THOUGHT
WOOD FOR THOUGHT
Learning
every day
T
here is an age old saying that goes, ‘You learn
something new every day’. I’ll be the first to
admit that I sometimes take the saying for
granted. While working on this issue of
Timber iQ, I had such an encounter.
There was a feature about edge banding machinery,
and I had absolutely no idea what this was. As I did the
research and spoke to different people, I eventually got
a better understanding of the edge banding process. It
might not be a big deal to many, but I can honestly say
I had a light bulb moment – especially when I realised
that I come into contact with edge banding every day,
even my desk at work. Then, my wardrobe, kitchen
units and other wood products at home also have
edging around them – and I see and deal with them
every day.
Not only did I learn what edge banding is, but I also
learnt about the entire process and materials used
during this process. With that, I discovered what causes
the edging to detach and why I could never glue it back
on. I’d give the reason, but that would just be spoiling
the article, so, to find out (if you don’t already know) on
page 22.
There are loads of other interesting features I hope
you will enjoy in this issue. I learnt a thing or two when
I was writing these too. We feature two interesting
projects – a local and an international one, so look out
for those. Our profile for this issue is Grier Fisher,
where he shares a lot of his knowledge gained in the
industry over the years.
As a young person new to the timber industry,
getting input from the different experts in the industry
is really encouraging, because each story I work on, I’m
finding that there is so much potential for timber
construction in South Africa. With every issue of
Timber iQ, my hope is our local industry gets one step
closer to realising its full potential. And, of course, I
look forward to learning even more with the next issue.
As always, happy reading and enjoy!
Dineo Phoshoko
Staff writer
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