The list includes a new toolbox, moisture meter, cordless and pneumatic tools, compressors, and more

Greater Boston shop starts it journey to the top

The market for spray machines and robotic applicators has exploded with an array of choices

Upgrades and adds-on to get more from your shop’s outdated CNC

Hickory is a popular choice for countertops, island tops, cabinets, and flooring due to its rustic appearance and color variations. Its hardness and tendency to warp make it challenging to work with, but it stains well and can be a cost-effective alternative to white oak. The demand for hickory remains steady, with a preference for the calico brown and white mix or heavy brown color.

White oak sales are cooling off due to fluctuating consumer design trends and competition from the whisky barrel industry, which prioritizes quantity over quality. While demand for white oak remains steady, buyers are shifting towards higher grades and are more specific about color sorting, grading, and clarity. Despite its scarcity and high price, white oak continues to be a popular choice for woodworking projects.

Red and white cedar, valued for rot resistance and aesthetics, face stable pricing but tricky availability.

Tariffs on plywood and paneling, particularly from Canada, are causing anxiety among customers, impacting order volume and purchase timelines. While prices are currently stable, suppliers are unable to guarantee pricing for more than seven days, affecting long-term projects.

Often referred to as “white walnut”, butternut [Juglans cinerea] has its own unique place in the hardwood market. It’s soft, easy to work with and can display a visually striking grain pattern that makes it an ideal pick for furniture…

Richelieu introduces an array of kitchen storage systems and accessories available in a palette of grey finishes. “While white interiors have long been a mainstay in European-made kitchen cabinetry, grey…

Milwaukee presents the new cordless M18 Fuel 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum for everyday job site cleanup tasks. “This backpack vacuum offers full control of power and modes with a tethered remote…

Parksite, a building material distributor with 21 locations, has announced the appointment of Bob Higgins to President. “With close to 21 years of proven leadership with Parksite, including the past…

SawStop introduces the T-Glide Advance rip fence, available in two sizes to fit the company’s Industrial Cabinet Saw, Professional Cabinet Saw, and Contractor Saw. This new fence features a “tall”…

Wagner SprayTech introduces the new Flexio 1500 paint and stain sprayer featuring a single-speed X-Boost turbine that delivers the power to spray a variety of coatings, the company explained. “Our…

Osborne Wood Products introduces two new table leg designs, Tahoe and Sonora, featuring traditional Mission elements.

Felder presents the KV 925 vertical panel saw to the U.S. market after its premier at LIGNA 2023.

Grizzly Industrial presents a new 8” jointer with a spiral cutterhead, model G0490ZX, and a parallelogram table adjustment mechanism.

Wood Environmentally Adaptive (EA) Hydroplus technology in a new waterborne wood coating that can be applied in a variety of conditions.

WHITESIDE MACHINE CO. is introducing two new CNC router bit sets aimed at production shops and the discerning woodworker. The General Purpose CNC Set (Item No. 709, $232.90) is a…