Woodworking Network will present three full-day symposiums the day before IWF opens on August 5 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The CNC and Closets Symposia have been presented at IWF in the past and are back by popular demand. In 2024, a new symposium will be presented: Material Design & Innovation Registration is now open for IWF.

  

CNC Bootcamp

The CNC Bootcamp is a daylong program to help kickstart woodworking businesses on their CNC automation journey. Designed for new adopters of CNC manufacturing or those just considering purchasing their first CNC, this intensive workshop features industry experts covering everything you need to know to get started. That includes what CNC machines can and can’t do, what the range of options from small to large is, what you need to know about tooling and software, what accessories are vital and often overlooked, and what are the best strategies to shorten your learning curve. Will Sampson, editorial director of Woodworking Network, moderates the event and shares his personal experience as a recent CNC adopter in his own shop combined with more than two decades of covering the growth of CNC automation in woodworking.

The program will include presentations on:

  • software 
  • selecting and buying your first CNC
  • tooling for CNC use 
  • tips for learning how to use your CNC
  • material handling
  • integrating the CNC into your production flow 


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Closets Symposium

Michaelle Bradford, editor of Closets and Organized Storage, leads the Closets Symposium, a daylong deep dive into the business of designing, fabricating, and installing the latest in closets and organized storage. Top designers, fabricators, and installers will share their knowledge and answer your questions so you can make the most of the lucrative opportunities available in storage-based projects. That includes not only residential closets, but also, garage storage, wine cellars, walk-in pantries, and numerous other projects in the ever-expanding storage solutions universe. 

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Material Design & Innovation Symposium

The Material Design & Innovation Symposium will focus on the fastest-growing segment of the woodworking industry, surface material design and innovation.

Some of the best designers in our industry will discuss:

  • Materials and their tolerances
  • How the materials are specified
  • Why correct material selection is important

and more.

Join us to learn how and why to use these products and find new and innovative uses of these materials. 

Learn more.

 

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IWF Video

Titus' T-type hinge saves time alongside lifelong performance

Woodworking Network contributor and custom woodworker Matt Buell visited the Titus booth at IWF 2022 in Atlanta, GA. We spoke with the Application Development Manager, Paul McCue about their newest T-type hinge. Titus offers a comprehensive range of hinges for every door, but their latest innovation, the T-type hinge, enables time-savings at cabinet assembly and assures a lifelong consistent performance on a wide range of doors. Its intuitive, tool-free mounting system saves valuable time in cabinet assembly.

IWF Video

Original Saw Company's wood cutting and metal cutting solutions

Woodworking Network contributor and custom woodworker Matt Buell visited the Original Saw Company booth at IWF 2022 in Atlanta, GA, and spoke to Dave Brown, Sales Associate/Customer Service about their Williams and Hussey Molder and other saws. Their largest saws are capable of an 8” depth of cut, and a 60” cross cut. Original Saw Company's Williams and Hussey Molder, mentioned in the video, is available in both variable speed and constant feed, and all are capable of running a 7” planer blade or a 6 ¾” profile. Saws are available in either 1 Phase or 3 Phase.

IWF Video

Uniboard's Moments Collection

Woodworking Network contributor and custom woodworker Matt Buell visited the Uniboard booth at IWF 2022 in Atlanta, GA. We spoke with Christina Lambert, Design Manager of Uniboard about their Moments Collection.  Uniboard’s modern and high-quality TFL and HPL collection offers the most progressive decorative solution in the market. Their new Moments Collection is a beautiful color palette in hues and finishes that are reflective of cherished moments shared with loves-ones.

IWF Video

Alvic USA's complete solutions for cabinet components

Woodworking Network contributor and custom woodworker Matt Buell stopped by the Alvic USA booth at IWF 2022 in Atlanta, GA, to talk to Emily LaPointe, Marketing Manager, about their complete solutions for cabinet components by proudly supplying high-quality panels and doors. Their three state-of-the-art finishes, Luxe, Zenit, and Syncron, can be applied to furniture and cabinetry in a wide range of residential and commercial settings.  Find out more information about Alvic USA at: https://www.alvicusa.com/

IWF Video

Eureka MDF transforms rice straw into furniture, cabinetry, doors, and more

Woodworking Network contributor and custom woodworker Matt Buell visited the CalPlant booth at IWF 2022 in Atlanta, GA, to talk about Eureka MDF, a medium density fiberboard product made from post-harvest rice straw with no added formaldehyde. We spoke with Elden Reddig, Regional Sales Manager, Eureka MDF. Eureka Sustainable High Performance MDF matches the performance of traditional wood MDF. With excellent machinability, paintability and consistency, it can be used to make furniture, cabinetry, doors, mouldings and more.

Video

IWF Exclusive: Biesse's door cell showcased in this exclusive tour

In an exclusive tour with Mike Johnson, commercial director of wood and housing for Biesse America, Woodworking Network editors got a chance to see a robotic, CNC, unmanned work cell in action. At IWF, Biesse America had three manufacturing cells within their large booth. Woodworking Network toured the largest of the three.