Custom Woodworking Business August 2014
To get young people into the wood manufacturing pipeline we must coax students into technology studies and chart their employment course afterward.
In This Issue
Teach 'em Woodcraft - Technology is Innate
When I came up in woodworking, they said, “Learn how to do the operation with a hand tool, then you'll understand and appreciate the machine that does the same job.” It’s true: The modern person has an easier transition to understanding industrial technology.
Curly Cherry Bar Top Fights Back and Loses
I once made a bar top from curly cherry that I thought would only take a few hours to finish, but took me three days instead. My, how time flies when you’re screwing up a good finish.
Mass Appeal for Master Craftsmen: Vermont Woods Studios
Vermont Woods Studios partners with independent woodworkers throughout the Green Mountain State to create custom furniture pieces with sustainable hardwoods and natural finishes for nationwide clients.
Walker Woodworking Increases Capacity with CNC Router, Its First
Walker Woodworking’s CNC machine is could allow double the volume from the Shelby, NC shop, though the company will need more floor space to accommodate the growth.
Multi-surface Wood Glue Development for Elmer's Products
Wood glue maker Elmer's Products could incorporate the underlying technology of Nexabond, a clamp-free instant glue for joinery, into versions of its glue products for woodworkers following a deal with Sirrus.
Woodworking Network Will Make News of Its Own Covering IWF 2014
Woodworking Network plans big coverage, and its big reveal at Booth 1860 during the 2014 International Woodworking Fair. Follow at #IWF14.
IWF Symposium: Creating New Products and Business Approaches
Although the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) is scheduled to begin Aug. 20 in Atlanta, the real action kicks off a day earlier when a full-day symposium looks at how a new breed of woodworkers is approaching the market of the future.
New Technology for Zero Joint Edgebands
This melt-on-demand glue pot can approximate laser and hot air edgeband technology, creating a seamless joint between edge and surface.
Wood Shop Labor Cost Up? Time to Invest
Managers in wood manufacturing businesses across the country are having trouble filling job openings. An investment in technology may be the solution.
Woodworkers Most Commented July 2014
Woodworker comments in July 2014 touch on stairbuilding, increase in work with alder, the Tiny House Movement and much more.
Slatwall Laminates for Retail Fixtures: Metallics, OSB, Bricks
Slatwall can be produced in all types of surfaces, including increasingly popular metal laminates. Along with OSB and bricks, these surfaces are popular in retail fixtures.
More than 50 Education Courses Offered at IWF 2014
IWF 2014 education conference courses are the hot tickets at this year's show, to be held Aug. 20-23 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.
DFS Millwork Tests Wood Panel Aluminum Trim, Tailored Onsite
Monarch Metal's Easy Wall Panel System offers woodworkers a way to tailor trim on site when installing vertical panel systems.
Innovative Cabinets Optimize Small Living Spaces
As living areas decrease in size the concept of micro kitchens catches on with cabinetmakers developing new cabinet designs to optimize space.
Quiet Saw Blade Makes Sharp Cuts
NAP Gladu's new SuperSilent saw blade design makes 70% less noise and cleans up after itself. What’s not to like?
AirVantage Profile Sanders Have Full Floating Design
AirVantage Tools says its LP (Low Profile) sanders have the lowest profile in the industry – ergonomically designed to deliver greater control, balance and comfort. When you spend hours holding one, comfort matters.
Leaders to Gather for Wood Tech Summit
Registration is open for the third annual Wood Tech Summit Leadership Conference. Wood Tech Summit will be held Oct. 9-10 at the Woodworking Centre of Ontario.
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