Wall Street experience helps custom woodworker grow business
By Ann Gurley Rogers - Ed Rode’s three decades as a Wall Street trader have helped in his new career as a custom furniture maker.
Stunning custom furniture designs bring out pieces' inner trees
By Ann Gurley Rogers - Ed Rode says he likes his designs to ‘reveal the tree within the furniture.’
Vertical panel saw manufacturers share advice on getting clean cuts
By Wade Vonasek - Vertical panel saw manufacturers share advice on keeping blades from binding during rip cuts, as well as keeping cuts from burning or chipping.
By
Wade Vonasek,
August 14, 2011 | 9:36 pm CDT
Chicago-based artist carves words of encouragement into wood
By Lauren Heist - Sighn is a man with a mission. His goal: Carve the words “It’s OK” out of wood 1 million times.
Saw blade secrets: Achieve chip-free cuts, avoid dull blades
Saw blade manufacturers share advice on achieving chip-free cuts in particleboard and MDF, as well as determining when a saw blade needs to be sharpened.
By
Wade Vonasek,
August 14, 2011 | 9:35 pm CDT
Company Imports Largest Ancient Board in U.S.
A Wisconsin company imported a 40-foot board of ancient kauri. It is reportedly the largest board in the U.S.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
August 14, 2011 | 9:35 pm CDT
Durable designs, use of native woods drive custom woodworking business
Texas-based Louis Fry follows in the footsteps of traditional furniture makers of the past while blazing his own design trails.
Loosen restrictions on woodworking salespeople for optimal performance
When it comes to sales, there is just one way to roll: Hire pros and get out of their way. First in a series.
Woodworking shop focuses on custom work to survive
Wright Table’s story is a case study in how a company can adapt to weather a changing economy and marketplace.
Widebelt sanding tips
By Wade Vonasek - Widebelt sander manufacturers share advice on how to avoid leaving chatter marks and keep machines well maintained.
By
Wade Vonasek,
August 14, 2011 | 9:35 pm CDT
