Columns and Blogs

Blogs

Over the Workbench

A.J. Hamler
This very old house

We strive for square, straight and true just like the old masters. But in my daughter’s 1760 home, getting things square wasn’t necessarily ...

This Business About Woodworking

David DeCristoforo
When is a “nit” not a nit?

I was once given the job of producing three tables designed by a local architect. They were to be used as dining tables ...

Columns

The Cutting Edge

Employees need to see the future clearly

Employees need to see the future clearly

The last in our four-part series on lean manufacturing focuses  on getting your workers to buy ...

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Pro Shop

Performance metrics can boost business

Performance metrics can boost business

Our industry has experienced a tough couple of years. It is more important than ever to identify, me...

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Finishing

Cutting boards, wood countertops and finishes

Cutting boards, wood countertops and finishes

I’ve had lots of inquiries recently about finishing cutting boards and wood countertops. This has ...

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Taking Stock

Handy resource guide is at your fingertips

Handy resource guide is at your fingertips

Our annual Black Book Resource Guide accompanies this issue. It’s a definite keeper, providing a h...

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