Westward expansion

For many years, Mike O’Connell possessed a desire to live in the American West. He grew up near Cooperstown, N.Y., the small-town home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. After graduating from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., he did stints in the welding industry and with an electrical component company in upstate New York before resuming his ...

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New Products

Professional-grade 18-volt power tools

Professional-grade 18-volt power tools

PROFESSIONAL-GRADE 18-VOLT POWER TOOLS from Porter-Cable include 10 new offerings — six tools, two lithium-ion combination kits and two lithium-ion batteries. The 18-volt tools are available without batteries or chargers and consist of a 6-1/2" imp...

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Tools & Machines

Lamello adds to its line of connectors

Lamello adds to its line of connectors

Interlocking biscuit joints will eliminate unsightly visible hardware used in fixtures, cabinets and other displays

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Wood Markets

Teak substitute is gaining influence

Teak substitute is gaining influence

Iroko is becoming more popular in Europe, but it has yet to replace the real thing in the U.S., despite its lower price

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Editor's Picks

The Master: Sam Maloof

The Master: Sam Maloof

Sam Maloof says he would like to have 10 more good years - 10 years to continue designing and building furniture in his Alta Loma, Calif., shop. With more than 55 years of doing just that, 89-year-old Maloof never ceases to amaze...

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Westward expansion

Westward expansion

For many years, Mike O’Connell possessed a desire to live in the American West. He grew up near Cooperstown, N.Y., the small-town home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. After graduating from Purdue University in West Lafa...

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Under the gun

Under the gun

Success in production finishing can sometimes come down to the quality and atomization of your spray system

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Techno debuts its new CNC router series

Techno debuts its new CNC router series

Techno Inc. has brought more weight to the table with its new Pro Series CNC router offerings. Designed primarily for panel processing and millwork shops, the Pro Series routers are available in custom sizes as well as the standar...

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AWFS fair on course despite tough times

While there’s no clear indication of how fast the woodworking industry is going to rebound from the recession, AWFS fair management has a positive outlook that things are headed in the right direction. This is illustrated by the...

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