FDMC August 2018
In This Issue
What would you bid for these kitchens?
Compare your bids on real jobs done by real shops to improve your pricing skills in the 2018 FDMC Pricing Survey.
Furniture that assembles itself?
Scientists work on project that uses natural warpage in 3D printing to make things that can reshape themselves when heat is applied with possible applications for furniture and other products.
Torrefaction yields lighter wood chips that are cheaper to transport
In the SteamBio project, researchers from Germany's Fraunhofer Institute are developing a special steam drying technique that could significantly cut transportation costs for wood fiber.
IWF announces 2018 Challengers Award finalists
IWF has announced 23 finalists for the 2018 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award competition.
Going cordless with an edge router
Bosch introduces battery-powered palm router for edging chores.
Keeping up with color and finishing trends
Sherwin-Williams Global Color and Design Center offers resources to manufacturers and designers to stay on the cutting edge of colors and finishes.
A river runs through this special maple table
Great wood with imperfections serves as inspiration.
A deep dive into CNC technology
CNC Symposium offers wide range of expertise across a spectrum of applications and needs.
Checks in dry wood
Can dry humidity in a home cause oak furniture to face check or crack? These are within the wood pieces and not at the glue joint.
Mesquite wood only recently appreciated for beauty
The Wood Doctor discusses the history of mesquite.
How many walls do you see?
Getting outside of your four walls can help drive your lean journey to success.
Going cordless with an edge router
Bosch introduces battery-powered palm router for edging chores.