Jennifer Hicks

Oak Ridge Cabinets in Chico, Calif., part of the northern Sacramento Valley, is continually refining its manufacturing process through savvy production management and automated equipment.

Bessey Tools presents the GearKlamp, a more compact solution than the classic bar clamp that’s designed for clamping applications in confined spaces and tightening up material against other work surfaces.

Axiom Tool Group is preparing to launch its new i2R small-format CNC machining center that will be available for shipping in December.

The Wharton Esherick Museum in Malvern, Pa., is hosting its 25th annual Woodworking Competition and Exhibition, “The Art of the Stool”, recognizing the beauty and potential of everyday objects.

Home builder confidence for the newly-built, single-family home market remained high in September, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

The Society of Arts & Crafts recently named Tom Shields of Asheville, N.C., as its 2018 John D. Mineck Fellow.

Though rare and difficult to find, spalted maple, with its eye catching black wavy streaks, is in high demand, according to hardwood and veneer suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News.

Seven exhibitors – Doucet Machineries, Eagle Machinery, Fasco America, Felder Group, RSA Solutions, SCM and Shaper – received Challengers Awards at IWF 2018.

Kyocera Senco has designed the new FinishPro 16XP 16-guage nailer for use with harder substrates, adding power and durability, according to the company.

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.

Cutting to the chase, Eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra) in an immensely popular domestic hardwood.

Stiles Machinery recently gathered over 120 industry professionals for three days of comprehensive education and training on the latest software and digital solutions.

Sames Kremlin has made its Xcite Light Airmix manual spray gun even lighter.

Each year, the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association recognizes extraordinary companies and individuals with its Wooden Globe awards.

With a larger show floor, higher exhibitor count and boost in attendees from far and wide, hopes are high for this year’s International Woodworking Fair, Aug. 22-25, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Lighter, compact, compatible. This is basically what DeWalt set out to accomplished with its redesigned 3.0 Ah Li-ion battery.

To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the Cabinet Makers Association held its first national conference Mar. 1-2 in Denver.

The 24th annual Philadelphia Furniture Show returned to the 23rd St. Armory for a weekend show, Apr. 14-15, that featured custom pieces by about 50 woodworkers from across the country.

Often used for historic reproductions and musical instruments, and now becoming a go-to for contemporary designers, tiger maple is in demand in the U.S. and abroad, according to suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News.

CMT Orange Tools introduced chrome-plated saw blades, long-depth hole saws and a kinetic dust extractor at the STAFDA Convention and Trade Show, held Nov. 12-14 in Austin, Texas.

Aspen, Colo., has been good to native New Zealander Stephen Anderson, a.k.a. ‘Stevie the Kiwi.’

Vellum Design Build of San Luis Obispo, Calif., and California Polytechnic State University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design recently partnered to host “Vellum 14”, the 14th annual Vellum Furniture Design Exhibition, a juried, two-day competition with 165 entries.

SNX Technologies recently introduced the nVentor 408TG, an industrial CNC router designed to deliver the cleanest of cuts. Loaded with features and capabilities for the custom woodworker, the 408GT routers can be customized upon request, according to the company.

Harvey Industries has combined power with technology in its new bench lathe, the T40 Turbo.

Hardware manufacturer Blum recently used Manufacturing Day to create awareness about skilled careers in manufacturing. The company, based in Stanley, N.C., opened its doors to more than 70 local high school students in early October.

Atlantic Machinery Corp., the exclusive North American distributor for Vitap, has the Italian manufacturer’s new semi-automatic, entry-level Stellar contour edgebander.

Columbia Forest Products recently announced the winners of its sixth annual PureBond Quality Awards competition that recognizes exceptional design and craftsmanship using the company’s formaldehyde-free hardwood plywood materials.

The Architectural Woodwork Institute is developing 12 woodworking standards through an American National Standards Institute-approved process on a three-year schedule.

North American and European white oak are dominating the hardwood market, according to U.S. dealers surveyed by Woodshop News. The strong demand is reflected in higher prices.

Stiles Machinery introduced Homag’s intelliGuide, a panel saw operator assistance system, at the 2017 AWFS fair. IntelliGuide supports the saw operator by responding to their movements in real time and guiding them with an LED light strip and laser technology that is projected directly onto the workpieces during operation.

The new Piranha XL from Next Wave Automation is a benchtop CNC boasting a larger table and more features than its sister model, the Piranha FX.

Festool is introducing three new sanders with the company’s Hybrid Powertechnology , which gives the user the option of running them off an 18-volt battery or AC power.

The roundup of talent at the 25th annual Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale in Jackson, Wyo., showcased the latest in Western design style from the work of juried artists of all mediums.

DeWalt continues to expand its ToughSystem product line with multi-compartment toolboxes, mobile totes and storage racking systems.

Jefferson Millwork & Design Inc. demonstrates how a woodworking company can leverage the Woodwork Career Alliance Skill Standards not only as a training tool, but as the backbone of an incentive system to reward and retain its employees.

The Cabinet Makers Association is marking its 20th anniversary with a national conference, scheduled for March 1-2, 2018, in Denver.

With 12,306 registered attendees and 693 exhibitors, the 2017 AWFS fair in Las Vegas will go down as one of the best, certainly in recent memory.

Turning dreams into reality is a slogan taken seriously at Lardieri’s Custom Woodworking in Lakewood, N.J. The custom shop has been dedicated to creating the finest residential and commercial cabinetry and furniture for 24 years.

The Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation is awarding $25,500 in financial aid to 10 scholarship winners

" ... it’s easy to work with, it’s light in weight, easy to finish, takes stains well"

Pete Steele's small Delaware shop more than holds its own