John English

Choices are no longer limited to desktop models, but that’s a good place to start

New nail, brad and staple guns have features we’ve come to rely on

Now, there’s a leading question. One could be facetious and say something glib like ‘dishes’, but the truth is that for many woodshops this can be a complexing issue.

Color is as important as style in today’s market

A woodworker’s guide to cuts, adhesives, substrates and more

Desktop CNCs can be a gateway to automation

With so many options, the trick is matching the machine to the task

There are several categories of waste in a woodworking business that require attention and action

What they do and where to get one

Shops that want to stay ahead of the curve should take advantage of learning opportunities.

Jigs and cutting guides for safer, more accurate and easily repeatable work.

Especially for shops struggling with material and labor shortages

An 85-year-old master and his 300-sq.-ft. shop

The chemistry and characteristics of edge banding adhesives.

There’s new equipment – from apps to spray guns - to help improve a shop’s results and efficiency.

CNC software developers are creating some interesting possibilities.

The latest cabinet design trends include reeded door panels, contrasting finishes, innovative hardware, and more.

Newer joinery options incorporate automation, dedicated equipmenmt and more.

The science and art of chemicals and colors

Shops can get more for their money with today’s CAD software options

New portable tools include a battery-powered generator, lights that won’t fall over, and an electric screwdriver.

A look at CNC machinery for large and growing shops.

A dozen or so ideas to gain some valuable real estate in your shop.

A broken spindle will halt production, so be prepared with a backup and a plan for service and repair

The functional category offers new solutions for opening and closing doors, bearing weight, home storage, and more.

The latest clamping and holding solutions for bench and CNC work.

A good bit of information on new saw blades, profile cutters and sharpening resources.

That’s one of many trends happening in the cabinet hardware category.

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

Bringing the woodshop to the jobsite

The chore is made easier with an alphabet of software solutions

Laser measuring and templating solutions that sure beat the old ways

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

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

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

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.

Current sanding solutions for shops of all sizes

Buying pre-finished panels eliminates problems and offers several advantages

Finishing equipment review for cabinets and furniture

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.

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