FDMC July 2020
In This Issue
Cabinet refacing opens doors into big box markets
Available through Home Depot, Northern Contours’ Renuit refacing program helps restyle the Canadian cabinet market.
Housing's impact on woodworking: sales, trends & investment plans
The 11th annual survey looks at the housing market, and its influence on woodworking trends and spending plans.
CNC capability helps turn a hobby into a business
Sign-making and custom pieces made on a CNC router turns into full-time work.
Study: With or without virus, residential cabinet components outweigh commercial
A recent survey of component and dimension producers found while business has slowed due to COVID-19, the majority are still optimistic about 2020 sales, particularly in the residential markets.
Exhibitors pivot after IWF cancels show
Without the landmark Atlanta show, woodworking companies look to innovative ways to reach customers.
Marine grade plywood
Q. What is the difference between marine grade plywood and regular exterior grade plywood?
COVID crisis crashes Concepts in Millwork’s 40th anniversary party
This Colorado Springs-based architectural woodwork company has shifted its attention from party planning to getting products safely out the door during unprecedented times.
Family business follows unusual path from forest to flooring
Company’s journey has included forest fires, end grain panels, wood products for global markets – and Don Imus.
Video, video, video or the best advice I ever got
Learning to make simple improvement vides can be an important tool for your lean journey.
Master craftsman Scott Grove launches interactive online veneering courses
Veneering expert Scott Grove shares more than 30 years of award-winning veneer craftsmanship experience in a new series on online programs.