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.

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