Three cheers for veneer
A woodworker’s guide to cuts, adhesives, substrates and more
What goes into a good cabinet?
Now, there’s a leading question. One could be facetious and say something glib like ‘dishes’, but the truth is that for many woodshops this can be a complexing issue.
Setting a familiar course
Hollywood Woodwork, a large shop in southern Florida, is navigating uncharted territory with its usual proficiency.
Architectural program encourages hands-on learning
Each student in the professional master architectural degree program at the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Design is required to take at least one hands-on class to build something, whether it’s a piece of furniture or a construction project.
Next IBS will be an in-person event
The National Association of Home Builders announced it will host the 2022 International Builders’ Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. from Feb. 8-10.
ISDF holds second juried competition
The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) recently announced the 12 winners of its Innovation + Design 2021 Competition and Exhibition.
Accurate Pattern achieves ISO certification
Accurate Pattern, a patternmaking and fixturing shop in Butler, Wis. announces it has received the Certificate of Registration for ISO 9001: 2015, effective July 29, 2021.
Gains in remodeling should continue
Strong growth in home improvement and maintenance expenditures is expected to continue over the coming year
A surprise sale
Unexpected commissions are the best kind, especially when they come out of nowhere when you have extra time on your hands.
They’re new, and they’re nice
I love new tools, but two that I’ve gotten in recent months have proven to be real keepers.
The price is (almost) right
Lumber prices are falling, and that’s good. But availability is still spotty for the “good stuff.”
Diamonds and fancy coats
CNC tooling gets dressed up with abrasives, protective coatings and more.
Sanding solutions
Whether it’s the shape, pad, speed, power source or pattern, there’s a lot to keep up with when it comes to hand-held sanding options.
Finding the sweet spot
Outsourcing can help a shop continue to grow and serve its customer base, even in these challenging times.
No stranger to success
Lois Snyder guides Periwinklers to national acclaim in a trail-blazing career.
