John English

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.

Diamonds are forever, but carbide also makes the cut.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Spindles, aggregate heads open a world of possibilities.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

New materials and accommodating suppliers open up new opportunities for woodshops installing decorative panels and countertops.

A look at new coatings for cabinets, furniture, millwork, special effects and exterior applications

A look at the latest technology to help shops with their tooling purchases

How to save a few Ben Franklins

Shops of all sizes can benefit from an improved floor plan and the addition of material handling equipment.

Shops searching for multi-function machines have plenty of choices in today’s marketplace.

Save time and money by understanding the different types and backers available.

Nine ways to keep a shop cleaner, safer and a happier place to work.

Sign making is a breeze with the right tooling, design software and digital fabrication equipment.