FDMC May 2025

With the death of Gene Wengert, the Wood Doctor, we are reminded of the value of people who can translate science for practical use.

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 March 14 to April 13.

Despite persistent economic headwinds, an optimistic outlook remains for many in the FDMC 300.

How HNTB and OFS transformed a practice space into a strategic asset for top recruits.

Richelieu Hardware built a 260,000-square-foot warehouse in Calgary with a laminating line and consolidating two existing distribution centers into a single location for customers in Western Canada.

Unless you experiment yourself, you might miss improvement opportunities.

The Wood Doctor also answers questions on the red in red oak, controlling carpenter bees, and cracks in Eastern white pine.

Hackberry is a lumber species that does not stand on its own too often. Rather, it has been used as a substitute for red oak, ash or elm. Indeed, hackberry has strong grain and porous structure, so it is quite similar to these other three species.

Take advantage of the power of face-to-face connections to forge ahead.

Work IQ Vise articulates to handle irregular work at all orientations.

Gene Wengert, known for decades as The Wood Doctor who answered questions from wood professionals for the popular Wood Doctor column in FDMC magazine, died March 17 from metastatic pancreatic cancer. He was 82.

Why supporting the National Woods Board is an investment in your company’s success.

Consider key components when designing your logo, including important principles of logo design.What is a logo and what does it do? It is the summation of who you are as a business. It represents you concisely, while being a visual tool to help your customers retain your identity.