Wood bending experiments lead to winning entry
Philly woodworker captures 2005 Young Wood Pro contest with bentwood tambour cabinet.
By
William Sampson,
June 20, 2025 | 7:42 am CDT
Panel mills acquired by the Swiss and other top trending stories
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 May 14 to June 13.
By
Larry Adams,
June 18, 2025 | 6:17 pm CDT
Industry investment fuels National Woods Board's mission to train next gen woodworkers
The National Woods Board (NWB) announced receiving renewed support from Richelieu North America and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA), as well as generous initial funding from the Wood Industry Association.
By
Rich Christianson,
June 18, 2025 | 3:37 pm CDT
Sliding table saw attachment
Grizzly Industrial's saw attachment transforms select Grizzly and SawStop table saws into sliding table saws. It supports workpieces up to 4' x 8' for accurate crosscutting of large panels and plywood. The attachment secures to the saw and glides along ball-bearing rollers to guide the workpiece through any cut with minimal friction. The miter fence is simple to adjust based on the workpiece size, and features such as flip stops and lock handles make for consistent results. Solid t-track legs ensure stability.
By
Larry Adams,
June 18, 2025 | 2:19 pm CDT
Wood Pro Expo Florida and Closets Conference sets new attendance record
The event welcomed over 1,300 qualified attendees to the show floor between Wednesday and Friday, with nearly 90% of attendees holding purchasing power. The surge in attendance reflects continued industry growth and strong interest in new technologies, design trends, and educational opportunities.
By
Dakota Smith,
June 18, 2025 | 1:36 pm CDT
72% of U.S. manufacturers say outdated technology hurts hiring
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division in the Americas released data that reveals "outdated perceptions of manufacturing, uncertainty, workforce shortages and technology gaps [that] are threatening long-term growth, even as the manufacturing industry continues to modernize."The Americas State of Manufacturing 2025 Report, commissioned by Hexagon and conducted by Dynata, surveyed professionals of all levels across the U.S. manufacturing workforce. The survey of 500 U.S. employees in the manufacturing industry was conducted in May 2025.
By
Larry Adams,
June 18, 2025 | 12:28 pm CDT
UFP Factory Built acquires new Western facility
UFP Factory Built, a division of UFP Industries’ Construction segment, has acquired the Twin Falls, Idaho, facility previously owned by the Robert Weed Corporation.
By
Larry Adams,
June 18, 2025 | 12:05 pm CDT
Drift-free bandsaw fence
The DX3 DriftMaster Fence from Laguna comes equipped with a robust linear motion guide system, which is maneuvered by a precision handwheel, which the company says allows for unparalleled accuracy. In addition, the DX3’s micro adjustment knob makes it easier, quicker, and requires no tools to set the fence drift adjustment.
By
Larry Adams,
June 18, 2025 | 11:42 am CDT
Fiber Global secures $20 million in grant funding
The company's products include Medium Density and High Density fiberboards, made from waste, capable of outperforming existing solutions with a dramatically lower carbon footprint.
By
Dakota Smith,
June 18, 2025 | 8:24 am CDT
Building material prices rise year-over-year in May
Construction input prices increased 0.2% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released in June. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.3% for the month.
By
Dakota Smith,
June 18, 2025 | 8:14 am CDT
