Tradition with a Twist: John Clark combines traditional woodworking techniques with a flair for detail and design, to create artistic veneered furniture. - September

Taking the Easiest Approach to the Hardest Jobs: Solid surface knowledge and offering a wide variety of products keeps Sterling Surfaces' sales growing. - June 2000

A Little About Atomizers: An atomizer, or blow pipe, is a simple but useful tool for repairing damaged finishes or adding consistency to varied colors. - June 2006

Something to A 'Door:' A Lake Tahoe area company preserves the past by fabricating solid wood doors reminiscent of 1930s-style craftsmanship. - April 2006

Two Companies Share a Piece of Cheesecake: The popular Cheesecake Factory restaurant chain divides its work between two California shops.- May 2001

L.A. Table Company Creates 'Marble-Ous' Finishes: California Handmade of Los Angeles uses specialty finishes to create the look of inlaid marble on its custom tables. - June 1999

Stairmaker 'Steps Up' to Higher Profits: A new CNC router and CAD/CAM software give a Florida company an edge over its competitors. - September

Residential FurnitureDetailed Curves Bring the Past to LifeAn 18th-century design wins in the residential furniture category. 

A Sign of a Successful Business: Although its projects have included everything from lighting to landscaping, a Vermont company has thrived for more than 30 years because of its hand-crafted signs. - August