Taking over the family business
Daughter tackles challenge of taking over the shop from a still-involved father
Building a reputation and a business
Foley-Waite has learned to compete at the highest levels of residential architectural millwork and custom furniture
By
William Sampson,
October 12, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Market flexibility keeps custom woodworking shop busy
By Wade Vonasek -- With a shifting focus toward architectural millwork and a broad national customer base, Artifex Millwork finds success in challenging times.
By
Wade Vonasek,
September 14, 2009 | 9:36 pm CDT
Keep your eye on the basics
If you can't handle the basics, you can't be the best.
Adhesives with a need for speed
Titebond introduces versatile Instant Bond line of cyanoacrylate glues
By
William Sampson,
August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Cabinet shop embezzlement shows need for vigilance
Problem: $9.9 million theft shows how vulnerable to unscrupulous employees businesses may be. Solution: Security experts offer suggestions for simple preventive measures.
High school student wins Craftsman's Challenge
Winners named in 2009 Veneer Tech Craftsman's Challenge woodworking competition at AWFS Fair.
By
Karl D. Forth,
August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Industry Spotlight: Morantz Custom Cabinetry
Unusual niche and creative business practices help shop prosper
By
William Sampson,
August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Load system battles nested-based bottlenecks
Problem: Excess labor needed to load and unload CNC machine, inconsistent production flow. Solution: New load/unload system helps control the production pace of the entire shop.
By
Karl D. Forth,
August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Sequoia winners for 2009 show green innovation
2009 awards offer breakthroughs in components, hardware, tooling, finishing, and machinery.
By
Karl D. Forth,
August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
