Why do different oak grades have a similar yield?
The Wood Doctor explains why different oak grades have similar yields.
By
Gene Wengert,
January 25, 2016 | 9:00 am CST
Real Closet innovates with patented solid wood, wall-mounted systems
Real Closet Inc. has patented a hybrid of sorts that it says can revolutionize the industry, offering the support, flexibility and all wood furniture-look of floor mounted systems with the perks of a floating, wall-mounted system, namely not having to deal with base moulding and uneven floors.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
January 25, 2016 | 8:19 am CST
Jeff Lagler named president of Palo Duro Hardwoods
Jeff Fairbanks was named Palo Duro’s new president during the recent acquisition of Palo Duro Hardwoods by Lägler Holdings, the parent company of Eugen Lägler GmbH.
Saw Dust Girl shows how she built a master closet that rivals professional work
Saw Dust Girl (actually Sandra Powell) shows how she remodeled a master closet in her Knoxville, Tennessee home. Powell runs a business designing projects and advising other do-it-yourselfers in 10-week sessions.
Gluing, Laminating & Veneering
Why can't I screw into MDF?
The Wood Doctor explains how to screw medium-density fibreboard.
By
Gene Wengert,
January 23, 2016 | 9:00 am CST
Closets Conference & Expo News
Plant tour set for K&Z Cabinets during Cabinets & Closets 2016
A plant tour will visit K&Z Cabinets as part of the 2016 Cabinets & Closets Conference in March. K&Z Cabinet Company is one of southern California's largest casework manufacturers. The tour is sponsored by Stiles Machinery.
By
Bill Esler,
January 22, 2016 | 2:58 pm CST
Kolbe large-scale windows and doors emphasize natural views and light at IBS 2016
During the 2016 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas this week, Kolbe Windows & Doors highlighted its breadth of customizable options to create one-of-a-kind entrances. "No other feature on a home makes such a powerful statement and lasting impression as the front entry," says Cindy Bremer, vice president of marketing for the Wausau, Wisconsin millwork company. "Each entry is built-to-order so it can be individualized with wide and tall sizes, unusual shapes, rare wood species, bright and bold finishes, finely crafted glass, and many other selections."
By
Robert Dalheim,
January 22, 2016 | 12:01 pm CST
Ethan Allen expands U.S. furniture manufacturing
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. has expanded its upholstery production in Maiden, North Carolina, with the conversion of a 173,000-square-foot former distribution facility located on its manufacturing campus to an upholstery plant. The residential furniture giant said the new plant will support the existing two upholstery facilities and also house a new R&D facility.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 22, 2016 | 9:57 am CST
How to make wood dominos
I always liked playing with dominos, but was always disappointed when I ran out. Since I have a never-ending supply of domino stock in my shop, I set out to make them from walnut, cherry, hickory and maple.
By
Scott Wunder,
January 22, 2016 | 9:52 am CST
New solid wood furniture for home office designed for movement
A new line of space-saving office and work furniture for the home or small office is designed to be flexible and allow maximum freedom in the choice of healthy working positions for its users.
By
Karl D. Forth,
January 22, 2016 | 9:34 am CST
