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.
Taking Automation to the Next Level
Industry 4.0. You’ve seen the term being used everywhere lately, from advertisements to articles, brochures and billboards. But what are we talking about?
Outsourcing Components Just Got Easier
Aside from superb workmanship and industry-leading customer support, Elias Woodworking has always been a favorite supplier of components for shops across the continent because of its vast product selection and central location that saves days on shipping.
HMA officers, board elected for 2019
Bob Miller, of Frank Miller Lumber Co., was elected president of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association by the board of directors at their National Conference and Expo in Savannah, Ga.
World of Wood tackles emerging issues
The state of the trade war, compliance with Prop 65 and formaldehyde labeling, and emerging supply chain technologies were among the leading topics of discussion at the 63rd World of Wood Convention in Tucson, Ariz.
Spitz joins WCA board of directors
The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America welcomes Bruce Spitz to its board of directors.
Taking the gloves off
I’m always taken aback when someone online offers a safety suggestion that is anything but safe.
Is it just me?
I’m laughing out loud at the current proposal to send immigrants to sanctuary cities. I happen to live in one and the biggest problem local businesses have is finding good help.
Fool me twice
I’d like to blame the Big Box store, and part of me still does, but it’s really my own fault I went home bleeding after buying lumber.
Hide and seek
To turn “quick-and-dirty” into “presentable” you should redo it to better standards. Or, you could just hide the dirty part.
Tell the story
I have been asked about my work many times. Not any nuts and bolts stuff that I’m pretty comfortable talking about but things like how I feel about what I do or how I must love my work.
Schooling for CNC Tooling
Cost, durability and accuracy are among the factors involved in sourcing specialized tooling.
So Many Choices
Cabinet shops have an increasing number of options to fabricate, assemble and install jobs.
From Farm to Tables
That’s the literal origin of Reynolds Custom Woodworks, which set up shop on the family farm in 2001.
