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.’
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.
Harvey Industries has combined power with technology in its new bench lathe, the T40 Turbo.
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.
Atlantic Machinery Corp., the exclusive North American distributor for Vitap, has the Italian manufacturer’s new semi-automatic, entry-level Stellar contour edgebander.
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.
If you like to stare at stairs, add a visit to New Mexico’s capital to the bucket list. Santa Fe is home to the Loretto Chapel and its “Miraculous Staircase,” a sophisticated spiral staircase with no means of obvious support by an unknown builder.
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.
‘Green’ homes are continuing to gain market share, according to a recent study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders and Dodge Data & Analytics.
The Architectural Woodwork Institute is developing 12 woodworking standards through an American National Standards Institute-approved process on a three-year schedule.
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.
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.
The Cabinet Makers Association is marking its 20th anniversary with a national conference, scheduled for March 1-2, 2018, in Denver.
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.
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.
“Intelligent” CAD model lets users model as they measure
The manufacturer of cabinetry hardware items such as soft-close hinges, custom drawer slides, and advanced lift systems, is celebrating 40 years in the United States this year
" ... it’s easy to work with, it’s light in weight, easy to finish, takes stains well"
The Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation is awarding $25,500 in financial aid to 10 scholarship winners
The WMIA Education Foundation awarded $31,500 in scholarships toward pursuing a career in wood technology, machinery and related fields
The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association recently announced nine winners of its StairCraft Awards competition
Business partners John Staack and Jim Moore proudly build projects for their high-end client base, consisting almost entirely of multimillion-dollar homes
The New England School of Architectural Woodworking in Massachusetts wants to be a solution to the labor shortage in the industry.
