Custom Woodworking Business January 2014
In This Issue
Fletcher Wood Makes a Case for ERP Software
During the mid 2000’s, Fletcher Wood Products had an information problem. In some areas, we had enough data being collected but the only access to it was through a text-driven, DOS-based database program. In other areas we were in the same boat as everyone else (and many still are today): information locked up in spreadsheets, printed papers, and key personnel’s brains.
Amazing Custom Woodwork Gets Rewarded
Custom Woodworking Business Design Portfolio expanded coverage of the materials, equipment and processes used in each winning project. View the 2013 December digital edition for more details.
By
Bill Esler,
December 23, 2013 | 12:56 pm CST
Woodworkers Most Commented During December 2013
Custom woodworkers most commented topics from December 2013.
Bella Design’s Woodworking CAM CNC Tutorial
How woodshop owner Lucien Casartelli trained quickly on multi-axis CNC routers.
3D Printing: Carvings and Decorative Appliques?
Opportunities appear with new, lower-cost 3D machines that simulate carving, and even bypass some CNC functions.
By
Bill Esler,
December 23, 2013 | 3:45 pm CST
Laser Engraver Powers Up Wood Cutting
Wood laser engraving etches up a notch with the new machines offering the capacity to mimic inlays and marquetry.
By
Bill Esler,
December 27, 2013 | 8:36 am CST
Sliding Door Hardware Gains Ground in Interior Design Projects
Space-saving sliding doors offer more flexibility in interior design as well as contemporary, modern style with custom configurations and installation options.
By
Bill Esler,
December 27, 2013 | 9:54 am CST
Keystone's Removable Cabinet Door Panels Get Stylish
The new Versatile panel cabinet doors from Keystone Wood Specialties can be removed and painted or reversed for quick new looks and color options.
By
Bill Esler,
December 27, 2013 | 10:29 am CST
Senco's Crown Stapler Gets Fast Results
Senco’s latest crown stapler model, the SLS150Mg, is air-powered and lightweight making it easier to build and install cabinets, furniture and casegoods.
By
Bill Esler,
December 27, 2013 | 11:10 am CST
Dust Extracting Tool Offers Cleaner Cuts
CNC routing gets cleaner with the new dust extraction tool from Royce//Ayr.
By
Bill Esler,
December 27, 2013 | 12:13 pm CST
2013 Design Portfolio People's Choice Winner Named
Byron Conn Design was named 2013 People’s Choice winner for "Dahlia Table Lamp." All Design Portfolio plaques, made by Epilog Laser, will be presented at the 2014 Cabinets & Closets Conference in Somerset, NJ.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
December 27, 2013 | 12:26 pm CST
Wood Game Table Winner Has Entertaining Veneers
Six facets of this mahogany wood game cube, a 2013 People's Choice Design Portfolio award runner up, function as playing surfaces. The veneered and marquetry playing cube is collared by a glass ledge-table.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
December 27, 2013 | 2:20 pm CST
2014 Cabinet & Closet Conference & Expo Takes Shape
2014 Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo programs, including a "Designer Day," are currently being developed in conjunction with the ACSP and CMA. The conference and expo takes place April 9-11 in Somerset, NJ.
By
Rich Christianson,
December 27, 2013 | 3:10 pm CST
Custom Woodworking Business Reader Service January 2014
Custom Woodworking Business Reader Service January 2014
