Woodworkers, including everyone from cabinetmakers to closet makers to carvers, greatly depend on the reliability and simplicity of their CAD programs. In turn, software design companies are continually enhancing their products and making them easier to use. These products can significantly boost productivity and the good news is they no longer require purchasers to have an engineering background. Perhaps the only dilemma is ...
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C-3-D from M-Power Tools
COMBINATION-3-D TRY SQUARE & MARKING GAUGE, from M-Power Tools, combines a tri-square, saddle-square, deep-range marking gauge, bevel gauge and rule all in one tool.
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RazorGage adds an entry-level stop gauge
RazorGage has added the MiniTouch, a new automated stop gauge for entry-level tasks that includes the high-end mechanical features introduced on its CNC-level equipment. The MiniTouch features a 4" x 6" multiple-menu color touch screen that significa...
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Lumin plywood billed as a ‘green’ option
Weyerhaeuser has introduced Lumin plywood, a hardwood and softwood product that is derived from plantation-grown eucalyptus and pine. It is currently available in 4x8 panels in thicknesses of 12mm, 15mm and 18mm. The panels are available in a variety...
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Table saw suit nets $1.5M verdict
A recent verdict resulting from a table saw injury raises the issue of whether stricter safety regulations will be imposed on manufacturers. A compelling factor in the case involved SawStop's blade-stopping device, which was not o...
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IWF 2010 hopes for late surge
While campaigns and promotions for IWF 2010 are in the works, those behind the scenes are enthusiastic about the show's expanded educational seminar program and the array of new machinery and supplies expected to be presented by e...
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Striebig adds touch-screen features
Striebig has announced significant changes to its Swiss-made Evolution and Control vertical panel saws. The two saws offer new features including a touch-screen color display panel, a laser light guide to assist with horizontal cu...
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Cherry on top when it comes to sales
If there is a domestic wood species that can be consistently classified as a top performer, it has to be cherry. Black cherry (Prunus serotina) is also known as wild cherry, wild black cherry, choke cherry, cabinet cherry and rum ...
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There when the dust settles
Similar to many custom shop owners, Ralph Harden's woodworking career had humble beginnings. He worked as an engineer during the day and as a part-time woodworker at night. It wasn't until he landed a restaurant job 28 years ago t...
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