Virginia furniture maker wins Cartouche Award
The Society of American Period Furniture Makers recently announced James R. (Ray) Journigan, Sr., owner of The Colonial Craftsman in Virginia Beach, Va., as its 2018 Cartouche Award recipient.
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Winterthur Museum hosting furniture forum in April
The Winterthur Museum in Wilmington, Del., has scheduled a forum on Furniture Traditions of the Early American Countryside on Apr. 12-14.
Award of Distinction going to Craig Nutt
Craig Nutt will receive The Furniture Society’s Award of Distinction at its upcoming conference in San Francisco.
Go figure: Curly cherry provides that little extra
Cherry hasn’t lost any of its luster, according to hardwood suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News.
Furniture Society readies for San Francisco conference
The Furniture Society will hold its 2018 conference June 13-16 at Dog Patch Studios in San Francisco.
Bosch surpasses sales milestone
Bosch Power Tools announced it has sold more than 50 million Daredevil spade bits since the products’ introduction in November 2013.
CasterDepot adds Florida office
CasterDepot Inc. is opening a fifth location in Jackson, Fla., to better serve new and existing clients in the southern market.
NWFA completes 26th home with Gary Sinise Foundation
The National Wood Flooring Association has provided flooring for its 26th home in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment program that builds custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders.
CMA opens Wood Diamond Awards program
“The CMA awards program was first offered in 2010 as a means for members to be recognized by their peers,” the group said in a statement.
Mastercam partners with NASA HUNCH program
CNC Software, developers of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, is partnering with High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH), an effort to bring high school students new educational experiences with NASA projects.
Meet & Eat with Cabinet Vision and Stiles
Cabinet Vision and Stiles Machinery will join forces April 20 to host the Technology Meet & Eat educational luncheon in Woodinville, Wash., where attendees will be shown the latest technologies in software and machinery, and how the two can be paired for greater productivity.
AXYZ acquires WardJet
AXYZ International, a manufacturer of CNC router systems and CNC knife systems based in Burlington, Ontario, announces the acquisition of WardJet in Tallmadge, Ohio, a firm that manufactures waterjet cutting machines.
Homag presents new brand identity
Stiles Machinery announces the next generation of machine design and digital innovation from Homag, debuting at the Holz-Handwerk fair in Nuremberg, Germany.
Enter Mastercam’s Wildest Parts competition
Mastercam’s Wildest Parts competition is open to any current student, team of students, or instructor programming with Mastercam software.
Outsourcing Can Be A Game Changer
When it comes to making the best cabinets and furniture, sometimes the smartest policy is… don’t. Outsourcing from a specialist can be both cost effective and timely.
C.H. Briggs to acquire Dolan & Traynor
C.H. Briggs announced that it has agreed to purchase certain assets of Dolan & Traynor in Wayne, N.J. Concurrent with this announcement, Corian Design grants C.H. Briggs expanded distribution rights for Corian Solid Surface and Corian Quartz in regions operated by Dolan & Traynor upon completion of the transaction.
Hitachi Power Tools to become Metabo HPT
Hitachi Power Tools is changing its name to Metabo HPT for its full line of power tools, fasteners, accessories and outdoor power equipment products for North America.
Microvellum to hold TechCon in May
Microvellum has scheduled its user group conference, TechCon, for May 3-4 in Jacksonville, Ore.
CMA holds first national conference
The Cabinet Makers Association drew nearly 200 attendees to its first national conference, held Mar. 1-2 in Denver.
The shows must go on and on for Wisconsin maker
Thomas William Furniture, a shop in Oconomowoc, Wis., has put together an active show schedule in 2018, starting with the ArtFest in Fort Meyers, Fla., followed by 15 more venues.
KBIS benefits from strong industry growth
There were more than 600 exhibitors at the 2018 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, held Jan. 9-11 in Orlando, which registered its fifth straight year of increased attendance.
Wendell Castle, mentor and innovator, dies
Wendell Castle, referred to as the father of the art furniture movement, died Jan. 20 at his home in Scottsville, N.Y. He was 85.
Kitchen study puts organization first
Storage and organization top the list of consumers seeking kitchen updates, according to the 2018 Kitchen Trends Study from Houzz, a popular online media platform for home remodeling and design.
Tiger maple roars with renewed popularity
Often used for historic reproductions and musical instruments, and now becoming a go-to for contemporary designers, tiger maple is in demand in the U.S. and abroad, according to suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News.