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.
RTA (Ready To Accept?)
I don’t like buying ready-to-assemble furniture, but I have to admit I was recently impressed by some.
Spit and polish
The furniture polish people have a fine product as long as they tout it as polish. It’s when they hype benefits to the wood that they stray into PR-speak nonsense.
Too much time, but not the right kind
I hated to do it, but I just ordered some ready-to-assemble furniture. Do I feel guilty? Nope, because it’s saving me valuable time.
A labor-saving option
Thermofoil is a solid value for customers and makes life simpler in the shop
Countertop choices
The list includes granite, laminate, solid surface, concrete, engineered products, and some favorites from the past making a comeback
