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A Walnut Table Prototype Using 3D Printing

This is my first exploration into 3d-printed furniture components. The goal is to come up with a system of simple wood pieces and 3D connectors that can be easily assembled to make a variety of furniture types.

By Vera Shur, November 20, 2015 | 3:34 pm CST

Management

Why Tiny Houses? Because They Are Cheaper

Tiny House are popular not just because they are fun. But also because they are cheaper: Tiny House owners have more savings and smaller mortgages. In fact 68 percent have no mortgage at all.

By Bill Esler, November 20, 2015 | 2:42 pm CST

Panel Processing

When to Use Rotary Blowers To Supplement Router Vacuum Tables

When the workpiece slips on the CNC, the assumption (often erroneous) is that a pump with higher vacuum power is required. But what is really needed is a vacuum pump with a higher flow capacity. This is especially true with spoilboard applications.

By Stephen Horne, November 20, 2015 | 12:41 pm CST

Solid Wood Machining

How do I minimize cracking in large wood pieces?

The Wood Doctor explains how to prevent large wood pieces from cracking.

By Gene Wengert, November 20, 2015 | 9:00 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

JELD-WEN Names Mark A. Beck President and CEO

Window and door giant JELD-WEN named Mark A. Beck President and CEO effective November 30, 2015. Kirk Hachigian, who is currently in these roles, will continue as Executive Chairman of the Board for the $3.5 billion company.

By Bill Esler, November 20, 2015 | 12:09 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Wood Coatings Firm Hexion Expands Waterborne Epoxy Coatings in China

Hexion Inc. has recently announced an expansion of its waterborne epoxy resin production capacity in Tianjin, China. The project, which will take advantage of the most modern technologies including a new reactor

November 19, 2015 | 11:51 pm CST

Canadian News

Millar Western Closes Boyle Lumber Operation

Millar Western will implement an indefinite shutdown at its Boyle lumber operation and has issued severance notices to operation employees.

By Bill Esler, November 19, 2015 | 11:45 pm CST

Canadian News

Study Shows Forest Products Mitigate Climate Change

The Canadian Climate Forum has issued a study that documents how forests and products made from tree fiber will play an increasingly critical role in the transition to a low carbon economy.

By Bill Esler, November 19, 2015 | 11:38 pm CST

Canadian News

Canada Wood Group Names High Profile China Business Director

Canada Wood Group named Scott J. Ellinger managing director for its Canada Wood China operations. He will be located in the Shanghai office.

By Bill Esler, November 19, 2015 | 11:33 pm CST

Project Gallery

How to Photograph a Wooden Spoon

The Polder family started a small business in Florida making baked goods. Over time, customers preferred their baking utensils - ladles, spoons and spatulas - hand carved and chiseled from walnut, cherry, hickory, beech or maple - from trees near their 100 acre farm in Tennessee. Prices range all the way up to $599.

By Bill Esler, November 19, 2015 | 10:56 pm CST