FDMC June 2017
In This Issue
Design drives cabinet and closet shop’s growth
The Springfield, Missouri, company makes cabinets and closets and has emphasized delivering the design customers want, while expanding its own capabilities and use of technology.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 2, 2017 | 4:58 pm CDT
Automation drives the future at Detroit EBC event
Three plant tour and speaker lineup highlight event.
By
Karl D. Forth,
April 26, 2017 | 5:55 pm CDT
Embracing wood manufacturing technology is Chris Rothan’s specialty
At 143-yeard-old George J. Rothan Millwork Company, old-world craftsmanship is paired with time-saving, precision technology
Wooden Globe winners announced at WIC
Wooden Globe Awards honor tops in technology, innovation, and education at annual Woodworking Industry Conference.
By
William Sampson,
April 27, 2017 | 1:05 pm CDT
Jamison Scott wins Baldwin Award
Longtime industry booster Jamison Scott wins WMMA’s Ralph B. Baldwin Award at Woodworking Industry Conference.
By
William Sampson,
April 27, 2017 | 3:57 pm CDT
Reclaimed, limited edition pine and maple guitars preserve Detroit’s history
Wallace Detroit Guitars new guitar series is handcrafted from the salvaged pine and maple of Detroit's former fire department HQ.
By
Robert Dalheim,
April 7, 2017 | 2:08 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Wood Industry 40 Under 40 managers tell how they see things
A panel of the Wood Industry 40 Under 40 honorees told attendees at the Wood Industry Conference 2017 how they manage their businesses, and how they deal with suppliers.
By
Bill Esler,
April 26, 2017 | 1:21 pm CDT
Learn how wood component execs built next-wave sanders at Leadership Forum
CNC controlled door sanders, one-off laminate panels, digitally 'veneered' plywood, Blue Tooth machine networks July 18 at Woodworking Network Leadership Forum.
By
Bill Esler,
May 26, 2017 | 10:48 am CDT
Osborne donates large CNC router to Georgia technical school
Osborne Wood Products at one time employed the use of a massive CNC router table, and donated it to a local school.
By
Karl D. Forth,
May 5, 2017 | 11:21 am CDT
Nearly $75,000 in grants will train furniture manufacturers, designers
The Furniture Foundation announced it has awarded grants totaling nearly $75,000 to educational programs targeting industry professionals.
By
Robert Dalheim,
May 3, 2017 | 12:52 pm CDT
Largest dowel laminated timber plant underway
Construction is underway at StructureCraft for North America's first large-scale plant built using dowel laminated timber. The 50,000-square-foot facility in Abbotsford, British Columbia, is expected to be completed in August.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
May 1, 2017 | 11:36 am CDT
No-fuss square cuts
TSO Products GRS-16 guide rail square pairs with popular track saw systems to make square cuts fast and easy.
By
William Sampson,
May 20, 2017 | 8:27 am CDT
CWWC tools up to craft high-end projects
Architectural millwork firm CWWC combines technology and craftsmanship to create award-winning designs.
By
Jo-Ann Kaiser,
June 2, 2017 | 11:11 am CDT
Tensionwood color
Q. We are seeing erratic coloring in our oak when finishing with stains. We also recently have seen this fuming too. Will all the wood from one log have the same color behavior? What causes this stark variation?
By
Gene Wengert,
June 8, 2017 | 3:54 pm CDT
Anatomy of a glue joint
Q. We attended your seminar on gluing with Jeff Pitcher. We think that our problem is with the wood surfaces. Can you quickly review those comments?
By
Gene Wengert,
June 8, 2017 | 3:51 pm CDT
Woodwork Career Alliance to hold workforce development events at AWFS Fair
The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America will present many workforce development tools and strategies at the AWFS Fair July 19-22 in Las Vegas.
By
Karl D. Forth,
May 25, 2017 | 10:41 am CDT
Fresh Wood student competition draws many entries
Panel of five industry judges will determine Top 40 Finalists.
By
Karl D. Forth,
May 15, 2017 | 10:50 am CDT
AWFS Fair adds Industry 4.0 to 2017 Visionary New Product Awards
The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers is seeking entries from its 2017 exhibitors for the AWFS Fair “Visionary” New Product Awards and Showcase that will be featured at the biennial AWFS®Fair in Las Vegas, July 19 – 22, 2017.
