February 2012

News Desk

Students step up to woodworking challenge.

College program boosts enrollment with scholarships.

Massachusetts furniture maker scores Google commission.

WOOD MARKETS: Poplar’s price leads to sales increase.

Columns

FINISHING: Adding color after stain. By Greg Williams

PRO SHOP: Hire your child and save. By Fred Malone

Tools & Techniques

GPI offers build-to-suit vacuum tables.

Oliver adds smaller bench-top CNC.

Makita unveils cordless planer.

Techno debuts HD CNC series.

Is it worth your while to mill a tree?

Features

HITCHCOCK IS BORN AGAIN: Famed chairmaking company is revived under new ownership in Connecticut and positioned for many more years of success.

COMFORT ZONE: A satisfying shop environment will make your workforce more efficient and productive during day-to-day operations.

AN ENTIRELY NEW TILT: Virginia woodworker supplements his income with a burgeoning pinball-machine repair and refurbish operation.