John English
Adding to the finishing toolbox
There’s new equipment – from apps to spray guns - to help improve a shop’s results and efficiency.
Updates to an Ancient Art
Newer joinery options incorporate automation, dedicated equipmenmt and more.
Something old, something new
The latest cabinet design trends include reeded door panels, contrasting finishes, innovative hardware, and more.
Presentation is everything
Shops can get more for their money with today’s CAD software options
Cordless Creativity
New portable tools include a battery-powered generator, lights that won’t fall over, and an electric screwdriver.
Hardware with a purpose
The functional category offers new solutions for opening and closing doors, bearing weight, home storage, and more.
Buddy, can you spare a spindle?
A broken spindle will halt production, so be prepared with a backup and a plan for service and repair
Cut to the Chase
A good bit of information on new saw blades, profile cutters and sharpening resources.
Brass and black are back
That’s one of many trends happening in the cabinet hardware category.
Adding Value
What’s new in cabinet and furniture components What’s new in cabinet and furniture components
Have you seen the light?
Laser measuring and templating solutions that sure beat the old ways
Hi-tech Edge Banding
Today’s production machinery operates in a work cell with automatic functions and no glue lines
A Trusty Tool
CNC for smaller shops can be counted on for its consistency, proficiency and labor-saving benefits.
Next Generation Materials
The future is now for straw-based MDF, glass countertops, modified wood and other new technologies.
Controlling airflow
The process begins by understanding how the power of air is used for running tools and collecting dust
Adding More Direction
If you’re building furniture or complex parts, a 5-axis CNC is an option worth exploring.
Coronavirus and cabinetmaking
What does the industry look like for the next year or two?
Big surprises in small spaces
Multipurpose and combination machines have their pros and cons, but they are certainly space savers.
The Changing Face of Cabinet Building
An update on current manufacturing trends, new accessories, consumer preferences, and more.
The Ups and Downs of Outsourcing
Considerations for custom shops include quality, reputation and the bottom line.
Performance Enhancements
Ways to improve the workshop environment include better lighting, attention to heat and humidty levels, and material storage and handling solutions
A labor-saving option
Thermofoil is a solid value for customers and makes life simpler in the shop
A new generation of table saws
Manufacturers are introducing new safety systems and feature-rich models for shops of all sizes
An exquisite solution
Aggregate heads can add some of the advantages of extra axes and 3-D milling capability to a basic 3-axis CNC router
Countertop choices
The list includes granite, laminate, solid surface, concrete, engineered products, and some favorites from the past making a comeback
Removing the pain
New sanding solutions include wide belt through benchtop machines, aggregate heads, next generation abrasives, and more.
Coats of many colors
Finish manufacturers are touting tougher powder coatings, mobile robots and louder accent colors, while continuing to address environmental concerns.
Serious Solutions
A deep dive into the digital fabrication marketplace for high-volume shops.
Getting to know abrasives
Choosing the best abrasive for a specific task begins with an understanding of how they’re made and perform.
Hardware Heaven
There’ a lot of different ways to have a door open and drawer slide, evident from the current offerings from suppliers and manufacturers.
Space Savers
Machinery manufacturers offer an array of compact solutions to save on floorspace.