A healthy root system
Cohen Architectural Woodworking relies on a strong infrastructure to maintain success
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.
CIC Coatings welcome new sales leader
CIC Coatings announces the appointment of Jeff Takac to the leadership position of vice president of sales for North America.
Construction spending decreases for fourth consecutive month
Construction spending declined for the fourth consecutive month in June as decreases in single-family, highway and educational projects outweighed increases in several private nonresidential categories,
Cefla, Weinig set new open house dates
Cefla North America and Weinig Holz-Her North America have rescheduled their coinciding 2020 open house events to Oct. 14-16, 2020.
New cordless oscillating tool from Milwaukee
Milwaukee Tool introduces the M12 Fuel oscillating multi-tool featuring the manufacturer’s Powerstate brushless motor, RedLitium battery pack and RedLink Plus Intelligence hardware and software.
Virtual IWF to happen in October
The IWF will hold a virtual trade show, called IWF Connect, Oct. 26-30.
Now or later?
For the first time ever, I plan to build something up to about 95 percent complete – and then just stop.
Preparing for a guest
Been a long, long time since I’ve had to think about childproofing things. But as soon as I finish this, I’ll be doing exactly that to my woodshop.
The Changing Face of Cabinet Building
An update on current manufacturing trends, new accessories, consumer preferences, and more.
Big surprises in small spaces
Multipurpose and combination machines have their pros and cons, but they are certainly space savers.
Lucky Seven
Grothouse, a custom solid wood countertop manufacturer in Germansville, Pa. recently appeared on This Old House, again.
The Ups and Downs of Outsourcing
Considerations for custom shops include quality, reputation and the bottom line.
