John English

Bringing the woodshop to the jobsite

What’s new in cabinet and furniture components What’s new in cabinet and furniture components

The chore is made easier with an alphabet of software solutions

Today’s production machinery operates in a work cell with automatic functions and no glue lines

CNC for smaller shops can be counted on for its consistency, proficiency and labor-saving benefits.

Laser measuring and templating solutions that sure beat the old ways

The process begins by understanding how the power of air is used for running tools and collecting dust

If you’re building furniture or complex parts, a 5-axis CNC is an option worth exploring.

The future is now for straw-based MDF, glass countertops, modified wood and other new technologies.

Current sanding solutions for shops of all sizes

Buying pre-finished panels eliminates problems and offers several advantages

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 …

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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