FDMC April 2018
In This Issue
CMA marks 20 years with national conference
Nearly 200 members attend event in Denver, including “founding fathers” of the association.
Kayak floats Young Wood Pro winner
Oklahoma craftsman wins top prize in Young Wood Pro contest with 17-foot cedar strip kayak.
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Wood Industry 40 Under 40: Call for nominations
Are you a wood industry entrepreneur or innovator, 40 years old or younger? Do you know someone who fits the bill?
Woodworking Network is soliciting nominations for the 2018 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 award program. This annual award recognizes the achievements of rising superstars in the North American wood products industry. Nominations can be submitted through June 22 at http://bit.ly/submitunder40.
Why is our lumber yield decreasing?
Q. We are noticing that our plant yield seems to be gradually decreasing, year after year. What comments or direction can you give please?
Western spruces, Engelmann and Sitka
For their weight, the spruces are exceptionally strong.
Bubble levels in the laser age
Kapro introduces new line of bubble levels with high accuracy and visibility.
Scene maker brings together capabilities to set the stage
Chicago Scenic Studios provides woodworking, metalworking, sculpture, sewing, finishing, electrical work, interactive development and automation.
Urbn Timber turns salvaged trees into ‘live’ creations
Tyler Hillyard, Treg Sherman, and Tyler Sirak are three entrepreneurs who have figured out how to turn salvaged urban trees into gold. They are the masterminds behind Urbn Timber, a successful live edge wood products business in Columbus, Ohio.
The original business concept began with Hillyard, who started his woodworking career in 2009 at the age of 20.
Finishing trends shape future of furniture, cabinets
Trends in color, application, and even employment are all affecting today's finishing industry.