Seeking to expand its global reach, IMS is opening a new distribution center in Ehrendingen, Switzerland on June 15.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Woodcraft Supply, a national retailer that offers woodworking tools and supplies, has expanded its Pinnacle tool line to include precision marking and measuring tools. Pinnacle is a proprietary brand of professional-quality tools, including hand tools like socket firmer chisels, turning tools and the No. 151 spokeshave. The new Pinnacle products include general measuring instruments and finely calibrated tools for both advanced and entry-level woodworkers.

A chip load chart is used for determining proper feed rates when cutting various materials and using various tools. It is a part of how tools perform in terms of cut quality and tool life.

Do you recognize this tool? This Japanese tool is part of the East Asian collection at the Spurlock Museum of World Cultures at the University of Illinois (www.spurlock.illinois.edu).   The 30.7 cm long (height) tool weighs 216 g, was used by east Asian laborers. and dates from 1900 to 1959. The tool can be seen from several angles by clicking here. 

Scott Ries, who was well known in the woodworking industry as a diamond tooling expert, died October 8, 2021. He was 63. Ries spent his entire working lifetime in the industrial diamond industry during an exciting phase of growth often connected to increased use of diamond tooling in CNC machining for woodworking.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Acme Tools has named Scott Foyt its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Steve Hetland as CFO who will retire next spring.