Adding to the finishing toolbox
There’s new equipment – from apps to spray guns - to help improve a shop’s results and efficiency.
New band saw from South Bend
South Bend introduces a 16” band saw, model SB1080, with a 3-hp motor and 14" of resaw capacity.
Construction material prices set records
The cost of goods and services used in construction climbed by a record-setting 4.3 percent in May and 24.3 percent over the past 12 months, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.
Woodpeckers introduces the Precision Taper Jig
Woodpeckers recently announced its new Precision Taper Jig, which offers instantly repeatable quarter-degree angle setting, material clamping, zero-clearance material support and length capacity that can extend up to 48", according to the northeast Ohio tool manufacturer.
Spray finishing workshop announced
Carlisle Fluid Technologies and Owens Community College are teaming up to present a three-day Spray Finishing Technology Workshop, scheduled for Nov. 3-5, in Toledo, Ohio.
New NAAWS standard released
A revised edition of the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards, NAAWS 4.0, was released on May 31 by the Woodwork Institute and the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada.
Always time for wood play
Working on two major projects simultaneously, I didn’t have time to play around. So, I made time.
From down under
Businesses appear to be coming back, but there’s no denying there’s been an impact. If you’ve bought wood lately, you know that.
All square
I bought my Stanley No. 20 ages ago at an antique store, or a flea market, or maybe an estate auction. It was so long ago that I honestly don’t remember. It was filthy from years of use followed by years of non-use.
Instant age
I hate getting older, personally speaking, but for some woodworking supplies something older beats something newer.
Catering to connoisseurs
Vigilant has a unique niche building custom cigar humidors and wine storage products for a global clientele.
Clicking in Columbus
In a growing market, Fairfield Woodworks builds on its successful past by expanding the customer base and improving processes.
