FDMC January 2023
In This Issue
Children and the power of making stuff
Too many people are convinced that modern Americans don't make anything anymore.
Fifth-graders try cabinet building
Dura Supreme Cabinetry recently celebrated its 30th annual Kids Switch Day.
Cabinets certified to last
For nearly six decades, the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association has ensured that cabinets can withstand the abuse they endure every day in a typical household.
Helping those in need take that Next Step
Sometimes the least of us just need a job. A West Michigan woodworking training program gives them that opportunity. And so much more.
Closets Conference & Expo News
Closets Conference/Wood Pro Expo Florida return to West Palm Beach
Registration is now open for the co-located events to be held April 12-14. More than 1,000 closets and woodworking professionals are expected to attend. In addition to daily keynotes, attendees will hear from experts on topics including design, hiring and retaining labor, digital marketing, writing contracts, adapting CNC manufacturing, and ensuring professionalism in your business.
Heat-shrink tool holding optimizes CNC
Breakthrough tool holding system from Leitz holds tools with maximum precision.
#YoungWoodPro contest bigger, better
Major sponsor and new host expand the reach and prizes for the contest.
All about moisture meters
The Wood Doctor answers questions about moisture meters with pins or pinless
and inline moisture measuring.
Brazilian rosewood: Highly prized but highly restricted
Brazilian rosewood, also called jacaranda, is perhaps one of the most beautiful woods in the world. However, extensive harvesting over the past three centuries has virtually eliminated this tree from the Brazilian forests, so that today it is not supposed to be harvested. The only material that can be sold legally is old stock; such material has to display a CITES Certificate, noting special approval. As might be expected, the wood is expensive.
Survey explores material trends
Responses offer snapshot on material trends in the North American furniture market.
Gibson opens major expansion in Montana
Bozeman “craftory” doubled in size, adding 100 jobs to grow acoustic guitar capabilities.
Drill press dust collection
Nelson Extractor makes dust collection practical and easy for your drill press.
We’re going lean! What’s next?
How do you tell your people to encourage them to get on board the lean manufacturing train?