Other questions to the Wood Doctor include pine pitch problems and how pine pitch was once an important resource.

The amount of creative improvements at Au Niveau in Montreal, Canad, was unreal, we immediately pulled out our cameras and started making videos to highlight the lean initiatives.

Gene Wengert, the Wood Doctor, also answers questions about the bendability of MDF and sticker stain when drying lumber.

Create an exit plan that includes the true value of your company.

This year’s trends, highlighted by Atlas Homewares, showcases the rising influence of nature-inspired palettes, inviting warm finishes, artfully paired two-toned cabinetry, refined hardware, and striking statement walls–each adding depth and personality to the heart of the home.

Learning how to fast-track lean from the maker of an innovative beer dispenser.

Implementing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) has become a best practice for kitchen cabinet manufacturers seeking to modernize operations. An MES is the digital bridge between designing cabinets using CAD/CAM software and delivering information to business planning systems, such as ERP. In other words, it fills the gap between the drawing board and the boardroom, ensuring that what gets designed in theory is executed efficiently on the shop floor.

Outsourcing doesn’t mean giving up control. It’s a way to streamline the parts of the job that take time away from what you do best.

In the world of woodworking, every detail matters – and perhaps no such detail is as crucial as edgeband. This narrow strip of material covers the exposed edges of cabinetry, shelving and other furniture components. It enhances the aesthetic of the design, increases durability and provides a polished finish to protect vulnerable edges.

Wood shrinkage and what is the procedure to “sanitize” wood in the drying process?