Two WCMA plant tour events and other networking opportunities available in 2016.

Membership in the WCMA enables wood component and dimension stock manufacturers to expand their opportunities through educational, technological and networking events.

Erik Bittner, Case by Case Cabinets, describes his method for machining both sides of a part on a CNC without using register pins.

Biesse will show its Stream A industrial edgebanding machine, that automates innovative, modern, ergonomic design is combined with productivity, efficiency and flexibility for the application of all types of edge-banding material.

Recently during one of our regional events, an attendee mentioned to me that he had never heard of the Cabinet Makers Association.  It was then that I realized that we have been keeping secrets! In all honesty, though, our members don’t keep too much close to their chest. They are more than willing to share their experiences, but you do have to ask. Another person once said to us, “I like the CMA because you do stuff.” I love that and am seriously thinking about changing our tag line to “we do stuff.”

You mean to tell me there is a group of cabinet and millwork shop owners and managers very similar to me spread all over the United States, Canada and beyond, that exists to make each other’s work easier and more profitable by sharing knowledge, resources and by opening up their shops to see what each is doing? How do I join the Cabinet Makers Association?

The phenomenon of raised grain may be due to excessive pressure during machining. Compressed, softer cells spring-back afterward, causing the grain to rise. Another cause is uneven moisture. Let's talk.

In my shop in Gainesville, Florida, I design, build, deliver and install one of a kind high-quality woodwork. After years of specializing in historic home remodeling, I found myself becoming interested in more sensitive work.

Delta Millworks, based in Austin, Texas, says it has begun finishing and charring the specialty treated Accoya wood, following requests to adapt shou-sugi-ban wood finishing to modern architecture.

The Emerald Ash Borer has been sighted and confirmed in two additional states - Texas and Nebraska - bringing the number of infiltrated states to 26. The bug, which is destroying billions of dollars in trees, has expanded in Canada as well.