As living areas decrease in size the concept of micro kitchens catches on with cabinetmakers developing new cabinet designs to optimize space.

Sanding is perhaps the most important step to obtaining a well-finished product. Poor sanding preparation can result in unacceptable finish quality and rework. What follows is some of the sanding equipment available in the marketplace.

Slatwall can be produced in all types of surfaces, including increasingly popular metal laminates. Along with OSB and bricks, these surfaces are popular in retail fixtures.

Baltic birch and Radiata pine wood are machined on a CNC to create the Contour crib. The design is machined from a fluid surface out of solid pine at a Los Angeles shop. Price? $7,500.