Jennifer Hicks

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

An Atlanta shop, led by CMA president Chris Dehmer, has experienced steady growth focusing on residential work from a general contractor’s perspective

Titebond has introduced a new PVA wood glue, Speed Set, that sets in 15 minutes, according to the company.

Wood-Mizer has introduced the LX25 portable sawmill designed for woodworkers and hobbyists wanting to saw their own lumber and slabs for furniture, structures, fencing and other projects.

The Blind Stapler attaches a face frame without leaving a mark, according to its inventor, Stuart Topp, a cabinetmaker in Formosa, Va.