Jennifer Hicks

The Felder Group introduces the new Hammer HNC benchtop CNC machine, available with a router or spindle.

Rockler Woodworking & Hardware founder Norton “Nordy” Rockler passed away on Dec. 28, 2020, at the age of 98.

The latest design-to-manufacturing software release by Cabinet Vision, version 2021, has been restructured to make it easier and more cost effective for end-users to only use the functionality they need, according to the company.

CNC Software Inc.’s Mastercam is partnering with e-learning platform Edge Factor in a workforce initiative designed to provide organizations free online ‘Experience’ toolkits to help inspire students and job seekers to pursue career pathways in skilled trades.

Caribe-Craft in St. Thomas has transformed into a one-stop shop for projects big and small.

The latest assembly tools and equipment for clamping and holding

Woodworking machinery manufacturer General International, which is under the parent company of DMT Holdings Inc., has recently revitalized its brand image and done a complete company overhaul, bringing on industry experts and launching its first batch of newly designed machines incorporating automated technology.

Strong demand continues for walnut, according to hardwood dealers and sawmills interviewed by Woodshop News. They say it’s been their top seller for months.

The New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association is presenting “Alone Together”, an online exhibit of seven pieces made during the pandemic, through Feb. 15.

Metabo HPT introduces the 18-volt Sub-Compact drill and impact driver, small, lightweight tools that will get the job done where space is limited, according to the company.

General International offers a new line of table saws with electronic blade height, blade tilt and fence adjustment through an LCD touch control display.

A Wisconsin furniture maker finds success as a one-person shop, selling at  craft shows and online.

HighCraft Cabinets wants more than short-term transactions with its Pacific Northwest clientele.

PaintLine is introducing the ProDryingRack EX Plus, an expandable rack system that features 15 removable shelves and up to 180” of horizontal rack space.

Powermatic’s new 20” drill press, the PM2820EVS, features a gear drive system and electronic variable speed motor, designed to deliver strong torque that increases productivity, according to the company.

Striving to protect the health of home furnishings industry workers and to preserve their jobs for the future, the American Home Furnishings Alliance is promoting Alliance4Safety, an initiative designed to reinforce the message that “Safe=Essential” for home furnishings businesses.

Festool is offering its first line of hand tools, available in a limited-edition Installation Kit.

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and International Builders’ Show (IBS), scheduled for Feb. 9-11, 2021 in Orlando, Fla., has moved to an online event.

Inventables, a manufacturer of 3D carving software and machines, introduces an updated version of its X-Carve Pro, a desktop CNC that now has the ability to cut full 4’ x 8’ sheets using the new tiling feature in its Easel Pro software.

While it’s still considered an underdog to the highly popular white oak, red oak (Quercus rubra) remains in the game and has its share of fans, according to hardwood dealers interviewed by Woodshop News.

The 2020 Hawaii’s Woodshow, Na La’au o Hawai’i, the Hawaii Forest Industry Association’s (HFIA) 28th annual juried woodworking exhibition, took place Oct. 25-Nov. 8 at the Hawaii Opera Plaza in Honolulu.

Bantam Tools, a hardware and software company focused on digital fabrication, offers the Desktop CNC Milling Machine for making parts and prototypes out of wood, aluminum, brass, steel, plastics and more.

Southall Architectural Millwork, a Nashville area cabinet shop, has been a success since Day One.

The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers has issued a call for entries to its Fresh Wood student woodworking competition, which culminates with an exhibition and awards ceremony at the 2021 AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.

The Cabinet Makers Association has announced the winners of its 10th annual Wood Diamond Awards, a competition that recognizes the work and craftsmanship of its member shops.

“Wood for Wood”, an exhibit focused on Spanish Colonial furniture, ran from July 14 through Oct. 6 at the Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces, N.M. The featured pieces were a testimony to the skill and artistic abilities of individuals who sought to embrace federal programs offered by the New Deal during the economic depression of the 1930s, according to the museum.

Lamello introduces the 8 M6 connector, an addition to the Cabineo line of connectors, that uses a metal helical insert or can be fastened directly into a tapped hole in metal furniture or fixture components.

The International Woodworking Fair will host IWF Connect, a virtual industry trade show, Oct. 26-30.

The addition of a kitchen and bath design center has helped Walker Woodworking increase its annual revenue significantly.

Figured birch, also known as curly or flame birch, can be a rare gem in the lumberyard, at least to some buyers who cherish its wavy pattern that resembles glistening ripples of water in bright sunlight.

Wood-Mizer recently introduced the model MP160, a two-in-one jointer/planer, to complement the company’s flagship stationary and portable sawmill products.

Crows Nest Inc. has launched a Project Management (PM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software platform solution, specifically developed for the woodworking industry.

Bill’s Custom Trim introduces a stand-alone model of the Chatternator, a profile sanding machine for removing chatter marks from trim.

Organizers of the Woodworking Fair Midwest (WFM) were pleased with their first three-day trade show, Aug. 26-28 in Borden, Ind., with more attendees and exhibitors than initially expected.

The Fuller Craft Museum of Brockton, Mass. opened a contemporary seating exhibition, “From Where I Sit”, that runs through Feb. 21, 2021 and features 20 works from the museum’s collection.

Festool USA is presenting the new CT 48 E AC Dust Extractor, designed to capture high volumes of dust and continue operating at peak efficiency due to its automatic cleaning mechanism.