Shaper Tools & California school district collaborate to elevate woodworking education.

The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce is reestablishing the Manufacturing Hall of Fame and naming the founder and chairman of the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings as the first inductee since the 1970s.

The goal is to make sure that your investment is maintained to the highest quality standard in the industry.

Here are some helpful tips to get the most out of your tools.

Increase the life span of a collet and toolholder with these easy steps.

Whether or not the air is clean or laden with dust, all air has mass. This means that as it moves, frictional forces slow it down. Making matters worse, friction increases as the air’s mass and speed increase. Friction is created by the air interacting with other materials, including the dust within it, the components it moves through (for example the hose, ductwork, along with other items), and the air itself. 

The fastest way to test the moisture content of wood is to use a moisture meter. There are two main types of wood moisture meters, pin-type and pinless.

The U.S. Energy Department estimates that air compressors use as much as 10% of all electricity generated in the U.S., and as much as 50% of this energy is wasted. Compressed air leaks alone account for 25-30% of compressed air use. Consequently, many industrial companies are identifying ways to lower their compressed air system energy consumption. One of the most popular methods to do so is a comprehensive compressed air assessment, or “air demand analysis.” The objective of this paper is to define the five steps required in a compressed air assessment.  

The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Minnesota Wild announced a new multi-year partnership with Catalyst Supply Co., an organically developed lumberyard offering millwork and premium building products.

Follow these tips to achieve a quality finish.