FDMC January 2026

Each month in FDMC Magazine, we feature the 'Notable Nine Online,' nine stories that were the most viewed and engaged with from WoodworkingNetwork.com over the past month. The following stories were chosen by our readers by what they were most interested in from November 14 to December 13.

By the Numbers is a monthly column providing facts and figures on the woodworking industry.

Cabinotch's new facility pumps out parts for 550 cabinets a day in what the owner says is an effort to help shops be relieved of the stress of producing their own parts.

Victor J. Andrew High School’s woodshop is full of young students sanding and finishing, gluing and assembling, but that is not all that is happening in this early morning session. There is also the sounds of friendships and signs of inclusion between groups that might not ordinarily spend time together.

Dale Murphy, a two-time National League MVP, seven-time All-Star, and member of the Braves Hall of Fame, will present his keynote Big League Leadership for Business Owners: Lessons from the Diamond to the Shop Floor on Tuesday, June 30, from 9:00–9:50 a.m. in the Coral Ballroom at the Hilton West Palm Beach.

BioBond wood adhesive is odorless, fast-setting, and PFAS free.

Also a question about streaking stains in cedar.

Soft, light, low strength, but resistant to decay, insects.

Avoid obstacles to a lean transformation by focusing on undeniable truths.

In 2012, Hurricane Sandy hit the shores of the east coast, flooding countless businesses, homes, and livelihoods of those in the area. Jeff Krug, a former restaurant manager, was one of those affected by the storm, losing his apartment, car, and employment. This is when Krug found an unexpected path in woodworking, when a friend asked for help with his construction business.

A lifetime of learning benefits you, your business, and the world around you.

What started as a bold idea — to make high-quality woodworking education accessible, modern, and industry-driven — has evolved into a proven model that is gaining momentum across the country. The National Woods Board reflects on 2025 and looks ahead to 2026.