John English

An update on current manufacturing trends, new accessories, consumer preferences, and more.

Multipurpose and combination machines have their pros and cons, but they are certainly space savers.

Finishing equipment review for cabinets and furniture

New joinery options to save setup, milling and assembly time.

Thermofoil is a solid value for customers and makes life simpler in the shop

More power, more safety, more choices …

The list includes granite, laminate, solid surface, concrete, engineered products, and some favorites from the past making a comeback

Manufacturers are introducing new safety systems and feature-rich models for shops of all sizes

Aggregate heads can add some of the advantages of extra axes and 3-D milling capability to a basic 3-axis CNC router

Diamonds are forever, but carbide also makes the cut.

Finish manufacturers are touting tougher powder coatings, mobile robots and louder accent colors, while continuing to address environmental concerns.

New sanding solutions include wide belt through benchtop machines, aggregate heads, next generation abrasives, and more.

A deep dive into the digital fabrication marketplace for high-volume shops.

Machinery manufacturers offer an array of compact solutions to save on floorspace.

There’ a lot of different ways to have a door open and drawer slide, evident from the current offerings from suppliers and manufacturers.

Choosing the best abrasive for a specific task begins with an understanding of how they’re made and perform.

Sharp tools and well-tuned machinery makes for a safer and more profitable shop.

There’s a plethora of cordless and pneumatic options available in today’s marketplace, where innovation rules.

Controlling waste starts with a clear understanding of where it’s occurring.

The market for these innovative and affordable machines keeps expanding, along with their capabilities

Coating manufacturers have picked their 2020 Colors of the Year and the results reveal important trends for shops to follow.

Outsourcing can save a shop time and labor, and also presents a new business opportunity.

The world is your oyster when it comes to innovative hardware products.

The small-shop CNC market is bursting with affordable, user-friendly, multi-purpose options.

Sanding solutions in the modern shop include CNC heads, new abrasives, versatile wide belts, and more.

Spindles, aggregate heads open a world of possibilities.

Woodworkers can never have enough and there’s plenty of new general purpose and specialty clamps available.

There are many options for a shop to upgrade its digital fabrication equipment rather than replacing it.

NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON’T: The market for hidden fasteners and connectors continues to expand with lots of great choices.

The latest trends put new demands on design, hardware and material choices.

Shops of all types can improve their joinery methods and procedures with these new jigs, fasteners and CNC solutions.

The market for cabinet saws, slider attachments and jobsite models keeps expanding.

The latest trends in new finishing equipment also include reduced pressure, enhanced atomization and improved ergonomics.

A comprehensive guide to the latest releases, new features and recent corporate developments.

Enhance your current machinery with these products aimed at improving function and productivity.

The process begins by learning the grading rules and sawmill jargon.

Cost, durability and accuracy are among the factors involved in sourcing specialized tooling.

Cabinet shops have an increasing number of options to fabricate, assemble and install jobs.