Having one machine complete several tasks is more of a European than an American notion.
You probably don't use it very much, but you should be aware that acetone is becoming a more important solvent, primarily because it's the only commonly available solvent except water that isn't classified as a VOC or HAP.
The information in this article is targeted to the individual who would like to learn to produce their own lumber from local resources as simply as possible.
Many shops use oil stains to get the color they want on projects. Oil stains are widely available at paint stores, home centers and distributors and they are very easy to use because they provide a long working time.
You’ll hear shellac tossed around a lot as the “best” sealer, mostly in woodworking magazines targeting amateurs. I’ve come across many professional finishers, however, who believe they should be using shellac rather than the finish itself, a sanding sealer, vinyl sealer or a catalyzed sealer for a first coat.
Darwin Murray of McClain Forest Products in West Plains, Mo., became the new president of the National Hardwood Lumber Association at its annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase in Toronto.
All 37 Rockler Woodworking and Hardware stores will host a pen turning benefit for Veterans on Nov. 10.
Vauth-Sagel had more than 1,200 visitors at IWF 2018 in Atlanta, who were particularly interested in the company’s VS Envi waste separation systems and the innovative corner cabinet solution, Cornerstone Maxx.
Giuseppe Riva, CEO of SCM Group North America, will join a panel of thought leaders for a briefing event, “Rethinking the Business of Manufacturing,” streaming Oct. 25 on Bloomberg Live.
The Cabinet Makers Association will host a regional event on Nov. 9 at the MiLL in Colorado Springs, Colo., that will include a tour of Concepts in Millwork.
That table lamination project is now history. While I had my doubts, it came out pretty nice. Of course, there were some ups and downs.
It wasn’t too long ago when it seemed like someone was coming into the shop looking for work about every day. These days, it’s a rare occurrence.
Confession time: Wood imperfections don’t always bother me. In fact, I sometimes embrace them.
I have a lot of shop work coming up, but none of it will take place in my shop. So, I have to take my shop with me.
I have a lot of pieces of wood that are too good to throw away but too small to really be useful. We sometimes call pieces like this scrap, but I have always maintained that there is no such thing as scrap.
You can call this a rant, plain and simple, but sometimes the way they size tools makes no sense to me.
Form following function is a weather worn adage, but its inverse is perhaps more relevant when choosing a CNC router.
This is a big category, and a woodworker often has to wade through a lot of peripheral information before zoning in on an appropriate piece of equipment.
With a young and motivated new owner about to take over operations from a partner, New Horizons Woodworks of Ashland, Ore., has a bright future ahead.
Understands, a company that designs one-of-a-kind computer stands and laptop supports, is introducing a line of urban wood stands that organize and elevate home or office desktops with natural beauty.
