Jennifer Hicks

The annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair took place Aug. 4-12 at Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, N.H.

The Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers of America has honored two of its member companies with Patriot Awards, production machinery manufacturer Mereen-Johnson of Minneapolis, and dust collection equipment manufacturer Air Handling Systems of Woodbridge, Conn.

The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association’s Educational Foundation awards scholarships to those who want to study and eventually pursue a career in wood technology, machinery, and related fields.

Compass Software has enhanced its staircase production software by providing internet-based drawing compatibility and augmented reality viewing.

Milwaukee Tool has recently added two ‘low-profile’ organizers and two tool bags to its Packout tool storage line.

CabWriter, a developer of cabinet design software, has released Version 2.0 of its CabWriter Pro, CabWriter Home and CabWriter CNC programs.

No matter the species, U.S. buyers are craving exotic woods, according to suppliers and importers interviewed by Woodshop News.

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.

Hardware manufacturer Häfele America Co. has a new hidden fastener, the ixconnect Spreading Connector (SC 8/25), chosen as a finalist for an IWF 2018 Challengers Award.

Henry and Sara Leggett run Design Trifecta, a name chosen for their belief that a woodworking business needs three sources of income to operate successfully.

Stiles Machinery is showcasing a wide range of solid wood manufacturing solutions at IWF 2018 in Atlanta, including several new machines starting at under $100,000.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo., opened “Wendell Castle: Shifting Vocabularies”, on June 23 featuring the last works by the iconic studio furniture maker.

Festool has entered into a content partnership with This Old House, which gives the tool company exclusive videos and participation from the television show’s well-known hosts.

It’s hard to believe Mark Richey Woodworking in Newburyport, Mass., started as a one-man shop. Specializing in architectural millwork, the company has 110 full-time employees and anywhere from 50 to 300 subcontractors on the payroll.

The Felder Group introduced its Format-4 Creator 950 CNC machine center at the German trade fair, Ligna.

Owner and CEO Matt Hinson, with a background in hedge fund management and investment banking, is growing CDC Woodworking in Pensacola, Fla., for today’s market.

Milwaukee had its annual new product event in May, unveiling tools for carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other trades.

Sitting Still: A Field Study” was recently on display at The Hudson Company’s Manhattan showroom from May 11-24.

Mark Richey Woodworking, a large architectural woodworking plant in Newburyport, Mass., known for mastering sustainable business practices, has recently purchased the corporate furniture brand of WallGoldfinger Inc.

The Ventless Corp. of Toronto introduced a downdraft open face spray booth that cleans and circulates its own air about two years ago.

Powermatic introduces the model PM2200 cyclone dust collector, featuring HEPA filtration and a 2-hp, 230-volt, single-phase motor that moves up to 1,543 cu. ft. of air per minute, according to the company.

The theme of “Wood, Trees and the Forest” inspired students at the Maine College of Art to design chairs for the Wilsonart Challenge.

When dramatic figure is needed, American sycamore gives the most ‘bang for the buck’, say those that know the species.

Greg Hubbard was introduced to the family cabinetry business as a teenager.

Jet’s offers a new router table with plenty of features, including a cast iron or MDF top, precision router lift, fence system with feather board and flip top add-ons, and rolling stand. “The cast iron tab

Techno CNC Systems has introduced the Atlas and Titan router series, available with a 4’ x 4’, 4’ x 8’, 5’ x 10’ or custom table.

They say variety is the spice of life. With the many varieties offered in white oak, it’s no wonder why the species seems to be taking the hardwood market by storm these days.

Cabinet Pro has a new panel optimizer in its CAD software. The update produces a more efficient yield and makes use of leftover materials.

Two college students pursuing woodworking for a living have each received a $15,000 award to further their professional goals beyond graduation.

Festool offers a new knock-down connector, specifically aimed at cabinetmakers for reassembly at the job site.

Select work by members of the Furniture Guild of Indiana Artisans is on display at the Anderson Museum of Art in Anderson, Ind.

Cabinet manufacturers and designers using KCD software can now place direct orders on custom, powder-coated MDF doors from Integra Doors.

WGBH Boston began airing the Emmy-nominated public television series “Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking” in April with a new host, professional woodworker and teacher Tom McLaughlin.

Jet has updated its 10” ProShop table saw with several options to meet a shop’s specific needs.

Festool has been busy updating seven models in its CT Dust Extractor line to improve their functionality.

Harold and Sylvia Crawford weren’t daunted when their son, David, approached them about backing a cabinet shop in 1984.

Continuing its mission to increase demand for globally sourced wood products from sustainably managed forests, the International Wood Products Association held its 62nd World of Wood Convention, March 14-16, in New Orleans.

Grizzly Industrial celebrates its 35th year in business with three new machine introductions.

Teak is sweet, but not the price. That is a typical response from lumber suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News about the imported hardwood known for being impervious to water and rot resistant, making it ideal for marine and outdoor projects.

The New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association will host “Looking Back: Vintage Works” at its gallery in Concord, N.H., through June 11.

The Winterthur Museum in Wilmington, Del., has scheduled a forum on Furniture Traditions of the Early American Countryside on Apr. 12-14.

Hard work and dedication has paid off for Damon Rebhahn, owner of River City Custom Cabinetry in Atlantic Beach, Fla., a coastal city adjacent to Jacksonville.

The Society of American Period Furniture Makers recently announced James R. (Ray) Journigan, Sr., owner of The Colonial Craftsman in Virginia Beach, Va., as its 2018 Cartouche Award recipient.

Craig Nutt will receive The Furniture Society’s Award of Distinction at its upcoming conference in San Francisco.

Kreg Tool introduces its Precision Router Lift, model PRS5000, offering above-the-table bit change and height adjustment capabilities.