Catching Up with CNC Software
A comprehensive guide to the latest releases, new features and recent corporate developments.
Spraying no-wipe stains can provide richer results
The most common method of staining is to apply a wet coat and wipe off all or most of the excess before the stain dries. Any application tool can be used to apply the stain – rag, brush or spray gun, or you can dip, then wipe.
Choosing a small shop CNC
Form following function is a weather worn adage, but its inverse is perhaps more relevant when choosing a CNC router.
NABDM announces Board of Directors
The North American Building Material Distribution Association presents its Board of Directors for 2020, led by president Tom O'Neill of Wurth Line Craft North America.
CMA conference hotel deadline approaching
The Cabinet Makers Association encourages people to register for its March 4-6, 2020 national conference in St. Charles, Ill. before the Feb. 12 hotel deadline.
SAPFM honors Tony Kubalak with its Cartouche Award
SAPFM honors Tony Kubalak with Cartouche.
Moving madness
I spent the entire month of December moving my shop. It’s not the first time I have done this (but I do hope it’s the last!) so I was not completely blindsided by how much work it involved. But, somehow, this move was much more stressful than the last few.
Homecomings
Sadness, remembrance, appreciation, connection – just some of the things you feel when a gift project comes back into your life.
Is it really better?
We are hearing a lot about how well the economy is doing these days. Unemployment figures are looking good. And that’s supposed to be one of the indicators of a healthy economy. But at the same time there is an undeniably widening discrepancy in the ratio of people making billions and people barely scraping by.
Space Savers
Machinery manufacturers offer an array of compact solutions to save on floorspace.
Hardware Heaven
There’ a lot of different ways to have a door open and drawer slide, evident from the current offerings from suppliers and manufacturers.
Two brands, one direction
And that would be up, as in more growth, following Greg Bettencourt’s acquisition of Cedar Crest Cabinetry and Revolution Furnishings in Manchester, N.H.
Identify & Eliminate
Controlling waste starts with a clear understanding of where it’s occurring.
