Jennifer Hicks

Exhibitors and attendees were happy to be at the 2021 AWFS Fair.

LestaUSA has introduced a new line of spray finishing robots, featuring self-learning and 3D scan technology, and designed to streamline operations for manufacturers of any size.

Jinsoo Kim of Cresskill, N.J., a student at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine, won the Best of Show award at the 2021 AWFS Fresh Wood Competition.

Black walnut (Juglans negra), also known as eastern American black walnut, is experiencing higher demand than normal, according to several suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News.

Hollywood Woodwork, a large shop in southern Florida, is navigating uncharted territory with its usual proficiency.

The nine winners of the 2021 Visionary Awards were announced during the AWFS Fair. The awards recognize creativity and innovation, as well as leadership in green/environmental product development.

Castle USA presented an update to its proprietary Screw Delivery System (SDS), featured with the company’s CSI 1.5D pocket cutter/screw inserter machine, at AWFS.

The Minnesota Woodworkers Guild will present its 37th Northern Woods Exhibition Oct. 7-10 at the Eden Prairie Center in Eden Prairie, Minn.

Kyocera Senco Industrial Tools exhibited its updated finish and trim nailers, featuring the company’s Fusion cordless pneumatic technology, at the AWFS Fair in July.

Parkerville Wood Products is so much more than a source for good wood

Supply chain issues have taken their toll on the lumber industry in recent months, creating shortages while raising prices, and white oak (Quercus alba) is no exception, according to hardwood dealers interviewed by Woodshop News.

Pony Jorgensen has introduced 12”, 24” and 36” Jorgensen ‘heavy-duty’ E-Z Hold expandable bar clamps, which have an exclusive feature that lets end-users join two clamps together to maximize opening capacity.

When orders slowed, Jason Hibbs started making videos and became a YouTube hit in about a year

Matt Howard has been promoted to CEO of TTS Tooltechnic Systems North America and its subsidiaries including SawStop, Festool USA, and Festool Canada. Howard will also continue to serve as CEO for SawStop.

Confidence in the remodeling market has continued to increase, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders

Schmalz Inc. has begun an expansion project that will triple the size of its U.S. headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. The expansion will provide more space for assembly and testing of the company’s robotic automation and material handling systems.

Grizzly Industrial introduces three low-decibel, low-maintenance air compressors from its Grizzly Pro Quiet Series.

Festool U.S.A. presents the new TSC 55 K cordless track saw with Kickback Electronic Brake (KEB) technology. The tool replaces the TSC 55, released in 2015.

Metabo HPT presents a new cordless plunge router, model M3612DA, with an accessory for corded operation.

Legacy Woodworking Machinery has updated two of its Maverick Series three-workstation CNC machining centers, the 3x5 Pro and 4x8 model, with a new Pro Delta Controller.

CNC Factory will present its complete working cell at the 2021 AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.

Soft maple sales are surging.

Vigilant has a unique niche building custom cigar humidors and wine storage products for a global clientele.

AXYZ presents the Innovator, a CNC router that replaces the company’s Legacy Z-Series model with a significant increase in performance, robust construction, and high-precision accuracy at a cost-effective price, according to the company.

Dremel has introduced the US20V Ultra-Saw, a cordless tool for cutting wood, metal, plastic, tile and more.

Kristin LeVier of Moscow, Idaho has won the 2020 Bob Stocksdale International Excellence in Wood Award from the Center for Art in Wood in Philadelphia.

In a growing market, Fairfield Woodworks builds on its successful past by  expanding the customer base and improving processes.