Prime Video Amazon Studios is releasing the prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and in advance of that, the studio released a behind-the-scenes look at the forging of the title sequence.

SAN DIEGO – Better Vacuum Cups (BVC), a manufacturer of vacuum cups for flat table CNC routers, will display at Wood Pro Expo California, co-located with the Closets Expo, April 28-29 at the San Diego Convention Center.

After spending years learning electronics, mechanics, and becoming ISO-9001 certified, Chris started his first cabinet shop in 1995 building residential and commercial cabinetry and ultimately built his first CNC machine.

MONTREAL – Mobilia’s retail furniture showroom in Toronto’s Design District was recently recognized for a Grand Prix du Design Award. 

Hiteco announced that Hunter Precision Tool will now be a master distributor for Hiteco aggregate units in the U.S.

Spending for home improvements and repairs is expected to expand at a stronger pace in 2022, but signs point to some easing of growth by year-end, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

SINGAPORE -- Almost 1,600 tons of teak have been illegally imported into the United States since Feb. 1, 2021, with the bulk of proceeds benefiting the beleaguered country’s military coup, according to Justice For Myanmar (JFM). 

In this project of the day sponsored by Laguna Tools, Willie Sandry the Thoughtful Woodworker details how to build a challenging mid-century modern stereo rack with vertical grooves, graceful tapered legs, and a unique pass-through detail that lets light inside the cabinet for an airy feel, yet still obscures wires for your components. This multi-video project is detailed with tips and step-by-step instructions. The videos are listed below.  For plans to make this rack, click here.

On Dec.14, 2021, the Al Talah Board company from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, produced its first branded “Desert Board” on a new Dieffenbacher plant using recycled date palm tree waste to manufacture OSB boards.

FDMC columnist and lean guru, Brad Cairns will present a live webinar on Wednesday, February 2 at 2 p.m. Eastern, titled, "Lean in the pandemic era." In the 45-minute webinar, Cairns will offer lean strategies for operating in the pandemic era, which is fraught with supply chain disruptions and labor shortages.