Parksite adds Connecticut distribution location
Building Material Distributor Adds Location to serve Northeast Markets
By
Larry Adams,
November 1, 2021 | 9:33 am CDT
How to make rods for fabric insert shutters
My house was built in 1960 and one BDR has the original fabric insert shutters. Some of the rods are broken and I want to make new. Seems like it should be pretty simple, but having no luck finding someone with the tool/knowhow. I assume a lathe is needed. A router also? If so, which bit.
Starting with an 11-1/4” length of 3/8” dowel rod, one end needs to be cut down to 1/2” and the other end 1/4” with both ends having a diameter of 1/4”. Cannot use 1/4” for the entire length because it isn’t strong enough.
WMS preview videos: Sugatsune's space-saving hardware solutions
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Sugatsune Canada Inc. will showcase a wide variety of functional hardware products for residential and commercial applications at the 2022 Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo (WMS).
By
Rich Christianson,
October 30, 2021 | 11:41 am CDT
Video: Caron’s slimmer, stylish Simply Shaker cabinet doors coming to WMS
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Caron Industries says its series of popular Simply Shaker cabinet doors update the sleek lines and simple beauty of the Shaker look with a slimmer, more stylish frame.
By
Rich Christianson,
October 29, 2021 | 8:41 pm CDT
Social studies teacher turned tech-ed instructor wins $50,000 Harbor Freight prize
Staci Sievert, a technical education instructor at Seymour High School of Seymour, Wis., was recently named a winner of the 2021 Prize for Teacher Excellence Award presented by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools (HFTS).
By
Rich Christianson,
October 29, 2021 | 3:59 pm CDT
Canfor turns a $210M Q3 profit -- $674.4M less than in Q2
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – As lumber prices have fallen back to earth, so have Canfor’s net earnings.
By
Rich Christianson,
October 29, 2021 | 3:32 pm CDT
WMS preview video: Sun-Spot IR paint drying system
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Sun-Spot Product will exhibit its HT-220 Infrared Catalytic Paint Drying System at the Woodworking Machinery Supply Conference & Expo.
By
Rich Christianson,
October 29, 2021 | 1:32 pm CDT
Arauco explores new MDF plant in Mexico
MEXICO CITY -- Arauco, the main board producer in Mexico, and second largest worldwide, is taking the first step towards building a new MDF plant in Mexico.
By
Larry Adams,
October 29, 2021 | 1:01 pm CDT
Blum Canada facility wins Mississauga Urban Design Award
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Blum Canada was among 13 winners of the 2021 Mississauga Urban Design Awards. The company received a Merit Award for its new facility at 6775 Maritz Drive.
By
Rich Christianson,
October 29, 2021 | 11:47 am CDT
Harvard Study: Home remodeling gains to remain robust
CAMBRIDGE, MA – Strong growth in home improvement and maintenance expenditures is expected to continue over the coming year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) compiled by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
The LIRA projects year-over-year gains in annual improvement and repair spending will reach 9 percent in the fourth quarter and maintain that pace into 2022.
By
Larry Adams,
October 29, 2021 | 11:27 am CDT
