FDMC Red Book February 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 December 14 to January 13.

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

When should you consider buying your hardwood lumber width sorted versus ripped? Five reasons hardwood rips make sense.

Dual cutterheads on the machine streamline the dimensioning process.

If your throughfeed moulder is not producing a quality product, here are some possible causes and solutions.

In recent years, most of the major machinery manufacturers have been offering storage and retrieval systems for panel processors. These systems allow companies to automate the storage and handling of panel materials, letting robots swiftly do work that used to require a lot more space and human muscle power.

A guide to edgebanders for cabinet shop owners.

A tool changer allows a CNC router to automatically switch between different tools.

What is the most important part of the router bit? What is the proper way to install a router bit into the collet? These are just two of the frequently asked questions answered in this story.

Collet maintenance is one of the most common causes of inadequate tool life or breakage. There are up to six links in the chain that comprise this critical tool-holding system, known as a collet.

A brief look at some of the popular decorative surface materials, plus information on the new TFL standard.

Provided are suggested adhesive guidelines for achieving optimal results in hot or cold press lamination applications.

A few factors that you can control could extend the life of your sandpaper before and during its use. This could cause you to use less sandpaper and save you time and money.

Wood finishing is an art that requires patience, skill, and attention to detail. However, despite our best efforts, orange peel – that bumpy, uneven texture resembling the skin of an orange – can sometimes affect the final result. Dive into the causes of orange peel in wood finishing and explore the best techniques to eliminate and prevent it.

Proper cleaning and maintenance methods in your paint booth help promote higher-quality paint jobs, reduce rework and contribute to longer-lasting parts and components.

After thousands of conversations with homeowners in our Ask A Cabinetmaker community, one issue shows up more consistently than any other: misaligned expectations, almost always around finishes. After all, it’s easy to take the sample approval process for granted. We’ve all done it dozens if not hundreds of times, and much of it goes without saying. But for what is a typical Tuesday for any proper finish department, it’s often a once-in-a-lifetime situation for the customer.

Outsourcing doesn’t mean giving up control. It’s a way to streamline the parts of the job that take time away from what you do best.

According to the 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends study, storage demands, butler’s pantries, and task-specific zones reshape kitchen renovations.

Accurate measurements are crucial to ensure the drawer fits properly within the cabinet.

As personalization, sustainability, and smart technology shift from luxuries to standard expectations, lighting design makes all the difference.

Several major paint and design companies have chosen color trends that reflect biophilic design trends.

When selecting an ERP solution, it’s not just buying software off the shelf. You’re entering into a partnership that will change your operations for several years if not a decade or more. Here are 10 key considerations before buying ERP.

Improving the efficiency of a vacuum system does not just rely on choosing the right vacuum pump. Much of the long-term performance is influenced by how the vacuum process is designed. This includes factors such as energy consumption, productivity, and operating costs. This article explores four key considerations that can help in the design of more efficient vacuum processes.

Dust collection is crucial to maintaining a healthy work environment in the shop. Hopefully, we are all aware that point-of-generation collection is far better than relying on a fan, being outdoors, or a hanging air cleaner that hasn’t had its filter cleaned since 2012.