FDMC May 2017
In This Issue
Getting a straight cut
The table saw and radial arm saw seem to give us some problems with getting a straight cut or long enough cut.
Is your company ready for lean?
Noted FDMC columnist and consultant Jim Lewis answers questions about lean manufacturing.
Euro finishes come to America
Recent trends seen at such venues as the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and the International Builder Show confirm an ongoing growth in premium European finishes for furniture, cabinets and other wood products. Those finishes range from ultra-high gloss to elegant satins. Capitalizing on the trend, Sherwin-Williams recently announced that it is offering Sayerlack brand finishes across the U.S.
How people upgrade their kitchens and how much they spend
The kitchen is the most popular room of the home to renovate, according to Houzz research, and those who choose to remodel the heart of their home have some definite preferences. After all, the No. 1 reason they choose to renovate this area is no longer being able to stand the old kitchen — can anyone out there relate?
Office and contract companies continue as market leaders
Here are the 10 largest office and contract furniture companies in North America and in the FDMC 300.
CNC capability helps door supplier expand into RTA cabinets
Newer generation looks at outsourcing differently.
Ash bases appear to suspend lamps in mid-air
Child Studio’s globe-shaped lamps appear to be frozen in time – caught in the midst of sliding down colored and lacquered ash bases.
SawStop lauds ITC ban on Bosch Reaxx saw as rule goes into effect
SawStop applauds as ban goes into effect stopping importation and sale of Bosch Reaxx saws in the U.S.
New process recovers wood fiber from used MDF
A U.K. technology developer has developed a world-first technology to recycle MDF waste – and recover wood fiber from it.
High-def digital staining on plywood simulates fine bookmatch anigre veneer
North American Plywood's new DesignPly panel offering uses first of its kind digital staining with high-speed wide-array inkjet and press robotic materials handling.
Old and new combine for sharp edges
Narex offers wide range of chisels and other hand edge tools.