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Oak Coffee Table Converts to Full-sized Table

Duffy London's MK1 Coffee Table. It is multi-functional and perfect for small spaces, as it miraculously converts from a coffee table to a dining table in two simple movements.

By Bill Esler, December 26, 2013 | 6:42 pm CST

Custom

Widebelt Sander Gets Straightened Out

Because I couldn’t find a video on how to dress the drum on a widebelt sander, I decided to make my own. I found the process to be quite easy and intuitive.

By Scott Wunder, December 26, 2013 | 2:52 pm CST

Closets

30-coat Finish Cabinetry at Paris Firm's 1st U.S. Shop

Premium Kitchens' Italian-made cabinetry features a 30-coat finish. Already operating eight Premium Cuisine showrooms around Paris, France, its kitchen line is on display in its first U.S. showroom, in Boca Raton, FL.

By Bill Esler, December 26, 2013 | 2:39 pm CST

Management

Bandsaw Gift Expands McKinleyville School Woodshop

McKinley Middle School's new woodworking program budget had nothing for equipment, so Laguna Tools donated a 14” bandsaw, Driftmaster fence and a Resaw King carbide blade to the program.

By Bill Esler, December 26, 2013 | 1:05 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

First Crop of Exhibitors Sign on for Cabinets & Closets Expo

Exhibitors are lining up for the 2014 Cabinets & Closets Expo (CCCE 2014) scheduled for April 10-11 at the Garden State Convention Center in Somerset.

By Rich Christianson, December 26, 2013 | 11:10 am CST

Composite Panel and TFM Shipments Rise in November

Panel Supply

Particleboard Shipments Rise in November; MDF Falls

North American shipments of particleboard and MDF for November rose 1.4% to 401 MMSF (3/4” basis) compared to 396 MMSF the same month a year ago, according to data collected by the Composite Panel Association (CPA).

By Rich Christianson, December 23, 2013 | 6:40 pm CST

Management

How CNC Wood Production Training Is Done at Fox Valley Tech

In the year-long Wood Manufacturing Technology Program at Fox Valley Technical College, instructors Mark Lorge and Glenn Koerner prepare students for woodworking industry careers, including CNC operation and software.

By Matt Schumake, December 23, 2013 | 4:25 pm CST