Woodshop News Editors
Video celebrates ‘Ridgid Dads’
Ridgid, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, celebrated Father’s Day by creating a tribute video recognizing how the work fathers do can inspire their children’s career choices.
Felder Group offers free IWF tickets
The Felder Group is revving up preparations for the IWF 2022 in Atlanta with offers of free show tickets and chance to win a new Hammer CNC machine.
Cefla North America appoints new Managing Director
Cefla Finishing, supplier of finishing, decoration, and digital printing solutions, announces the appointment of Giuseppe Scazziota as the new Managing Director over North America.
New hinge by Blum quickens installation process
Blum has introduced the Compact Clip, its newest innovation for face frame cabinetry.
AP Lazer releases a new laser machine
AP Lazer introduces a new entry-level laser machine, the SN2616LR, featuring a low rider carriage cart, allowing the machine to effortlessly move from its standard position to the floor with a simple press of a button.
New Sawzall blade from Milwaukee
Milwaukee Tool introduces the Wrecker, a new Sawzall blade for demolition and remodeling jobs.
New sander, accessories from Mirka USA
Mirka USA introduces a new line of 3” x 4” sanding products headlined by the DEOS 343XCV electric-powered orbital sander and a variety of professional grade abrasives, abrasive sponges, and accessories.
Festool introducing three new products
Festool announces the launch of its new PHC 18 charging station, Ratchet Systainer Set and 6” Abrasive Systainer Set, available starting July 12.
Woodcraft sponsors scholarships at The Krenov School
Three students at The Krenov School in Fort Bragg, Calif., are recipients of scholarships awarded by The Krenov Foundation and funded by Woodcraft Supply.
New work gloves from Makita
Makita U.S.A. is introducing High Performance Gloves with seven different functional styles, from general purpose to extreme impact protection and more.
Metabo HPT adds The Tank
Metabo HPT introduces The Tank, an eight-gallon, 225 psi, trolley-style air compressor, model EC1315S.
Bantam Tools presents new course
Bantam Tools is launching a new Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Getting Started Course on the basics of milling 2D and 2.5D designs to give CNC users hands-on experience milling engravings and machining designs.
PaintLine adds Dallas-area Regional Sales Representative
PaintLine has hired Jason Hollifield as Regional Sales Representative for the Dallas-Ft. Worth market.
Contestants announced for IWF Challengers Awards
The IWF has announced the 86 contestants for its 2022 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Awards competition.
Enter ANCA’s Tool of the Year contest
ANCA CNC Machines, based Melbourne, Australia, is conducting its fifth annual Tool of the Year competition to celebrate the deep experience
MicroJig adds FitFinder
MicroJig introduces the FitFinder 1/2 Gauge for finding the exact center of stock with no measuring or math.
Chemcraft introduces Acquaduro
Chemcraft presents Acquaduro, a 2K polyurethane waterborne system that delivers water and chemical resistance, while also being low VOC, low odor and virtually HAPs free, according to the company.
MicroJig’s flagship product available in Home Depot Canada
MicroJig’s flagship product, the GRR-RIPPER, will be in all 200 Home Depot Canada stores starting May 21 through Father’s Day until June 26, according to the company.
REHAU adds RAUVISIO Noir Compact
REHAU announces the newest application of its RAUVISIO Noir monotonic matte surface, RAUVISIO Noir Compact.
Grass features two drawer opening systems
Grass America presents its Tipmatic Soft-Close and Sensomatic opening systems.
New tool and cutter grinders from Vollmer
Vollmer introduces three new VGrind tool and cutter grinders based on the company’s double-spindle concept which enables precise and efficient multi-level machining of carbide tools such as drills, milling cutters, or reamers.
Furniture Society to host virtual conference in June
The Furniture Society has opened registration for its first virtual conference, FS22: Working Together, taking place June 8-11.
SMA offers Stair Balustrade class
The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association’s Stair Academy will present a Stair Balustrade class June 13-15 in Smyrna, Ga.
Felder eliminates commission on used machinery website
The Felder Group has added a new feature to its used machinery website, World4Machines.com, that allows users to sell their machines for free.
Grass America adds Dynapro2.0 slide system
Grass America introduces Dynapro2.0, a new slide system that packs the best features of the Dynapro into a 2D version.
New Managing Director at AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings
Daniela Vlad has been appointed Managing Director of AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings and will lead the strategic direction across a diverse product portfolio
New ThinRip Guide from Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers introduces the ThinRip Guide, a table saw accessory that delivers consistent thin strips without binding, burning or kickback, according to the company.
Charles G. G. Schmidt & Co. adds to catalog
Charles G. G. Schmidt & Co. has acquired Esta-USA and Dispozablade products and is now the exclusive distributor of these products throughout North America.
South Lynn inducted into NWFA’s Legacy Scholarship program
The National Wood Flooring Association has inducted South Lynn of Universal Floors into its Legacy Scholarship program through the NWFA Education and Research Foundation.
PaintLine expands in Canada
PaintLine has opened a warehouse and distribution center in Mississauga, Ontario, to better serve its customers and dealers in the eastern Canada.
Hettich earns Steelcase Premier Supplier award
The Hettich Group has received a 2022 Premier Award from Steelcase, a multi-national manufacturer of office furnishings and spatial solutions based in Grand Rapids, Mich.
New sheet sander coming from Milwaukee
Milwaukee Tool is adding the cordless M18 Orbital 1/4" Sheet Sander, featuring the lowest vibration and best dust collection in its class, according to the company.
April job report echoes pre-pandemic conditions
The U.S. economy added 428,000 jobs in April, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, according to the monthly statement from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
New CNC dovetail machines from Castaly
Castaly presents to new CNC dovetail machines with different pre-programmed production profiles.
Global Shop Solutions offers Fast Track ERP Implementation
Global Shop Solutions, a provider of ERP software, has launched a new Fast Track ERP Implementation to reduce the time it takes manufacturers to go live with ERP software and achieve a quicker return on investment.
New global partnership announced at World Forestry Congress
The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) Secretariat and the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) announced a new partnership that will make ICFPA the focal of the forest sector globally
Fed hikes interest rates 50 basis points
The Federal Reserve increased the federal funds interest rate by half a percentage point yesterday, the first 50-basis-point hike since 2000.
IWPA offers due diligence training
The International Wood Products Association, in partnership with the National Wood Flooring Association, is offering due diligence training courses this June in St. Louis.
Eliot School wins award
Producers of Boston Design Week chose the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts in Boston for its Producer’s Award, which recognizes the organization’s educational achievements.
Woodpeckers adds AutoAngle Drill Guide
Building on the best features of its Auto-Line Drill Guide, Woodpeckers introduces the AutoAngle Drill Guide to drill at a precise angle as well as perfectly square.
Presto Lifts presents manual push stackers
Manual push stackers from Presto Lifts are ideal for a wide variety of light industrial, warehousing, and retail back-room applications.
Grass offers Vionaro Drawer System
Grass America announces the Vionaro Drawer System, featuring the company’s Dynapro concealed drawer slide.
ATLAS HOMEWARES introduces two new collections of knobs, pulls and appliance pulls
ATLAS HOMEWARES introduces new Everitt and Griffith collections
Oneida Air Systems introduces the Super Dust Deputy 4/5
Oneida Air Systems offers their new Super Dust Deputy 4/5
Thermwood introduces the new AutoProcessor 43 Machining Center
Thermwood presents new Machining Center