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Trends in CNC Machining of Wood Products

Improving efficiency in the machining process is an underlying goal behind all CNC developments.Experts discuss 5-axis and other capabilities for today's CNC machining centers.

By Karen M. Koenig, March 28, 2014 | 9:55 am CDT

Pricing & Supply

Lumber Prices Almost No Object for Hardwood Buyers

Lumber buyers' "priced time of shipment" orders are increasing as hardwood demand continues to spike to record levels.

By Andy Johnson, March 28, 2014 | 9:37 am CDT

Panel Processing

Using Smart Routers To Improve Woodworking Productivity

Smart routers can reduce the cost areas associated with routing, including preparation, programming, hold down, sorting, scrap, assembly and error handling.

By admin, March 28, 2014 | 9:37 am CDT

Wood Dr

Gettings kilns to dry own lumber

Q. We final are “biting the bullet” and getting kilns to dry our own lumber. We figure it is lower cost and will be higher in quality. Any advice?

By Gene Wengert, March 27, 2014 | 7:00 pm CDT

Cabinets

Multi-stage Finishing Leads Kohler Tailored Vanity Venture

Kohler believes its tailored bathroom vanity cabinets, with multi-step and hand rubbed finishes, will open the door to supplying consumers all other elements in the room - framed mirrors, organization components, medicine cabinets, lighting, and plumbing fixtures.

By Bill Esler, March 27, 2014 | 6:51 pm CDT

Liner Line Carved Plyboo Bamboo Panels rfom Smith & Fong

Smith & Fong introduces new collection of architectural panels inspired by hand-loomed fabric

By admin, March 27, 2014 | 6:37 pm CDT

Press Releases

Windfall Color Cladding Reclaimed Lumber

Windfall Color Cladding is the result of a fresh new collaboration with YOLO Colorhouse Paints, combining premium, zero VOC interior paint with Windfall Lumber’s reclaimed Wall Cladding series.

By admin, March 27, 2014 | 6:20 pm CDT

Press Releases

Vermont Natural Coatings & C2 Paint Create New Paint Category

C2 Cabinet & Trim Paint with patented PolyWhey offers the durability of a traditional oil-based paint with low VOC technology and is a collaboration between The Coatings Alliance and Vermont Natural Coatings.

By admin, March 27, 2014 | 5:05 pm CDT

Components, Hardware & Assembly

Top Trends in Closet Design

Business in the closet segment is growing with as much as 30% growth in 2013. Approximately 30% growth is projected for 2014 as well. Driving that is the merging of technology, home storage and organization opportunities.

By admin, March 27, 2014 | 4:22 pm CDT

Panel Processing

Hot Developments in Edgebanding Equipment

Hot air edgebanding is the next chapter in the quest for invisible glue lines in cabinet, closet and casegood construction.

By admin, March 27, 2014 | 4:18 pm CDT