SCHAUMBURG, Illinois – Vortex Tool will present a variety of tooling with a special focus on its Series 3100XP “Xtreme
March 20, 2024
Three-axis CNC routing
The Model 43 from Thermwood is a go-to solution for high-performance three-axis CNC routing. Designed for precision machining of plastic sheets
March 14, 2024
ANCA celebrates 50 years
In its time, the Australia-based business has made a largely hidden contribution to the world, selling over 10,000 5-axis CNC machines to over 2,500
March 06, 2024
Handling challenging work
As Mike Tyson once said, “Everybody’s got a plan until they get punched in the face.” As with any profession, young woodworking professionals face
March 05, 2024
Lean and automation
I got a very interesting question last week when it comes to lean and automation. “As we all add more automation, and there are fewer people at
February 22, 2024
Big or small, CNC automation does it all
The world of CNC automation in woodworking has gotten huge. Once upon a time, when someone said CNC woodworking, everybody thought of a CNC router or
February 19, 2024
Searching for 40 wood industry standouts under 40
The search is on for Woodworking Network’s 9th annual Wood Industry 40 Under 40, celebrating the next generation of industry professionals who are
February 14, 2024
Versatile is more than just a name
At Versatile US, the Nunica, Michigan-based wood products manufacturer, the company’s name sums up its mission statement: “Adaptable solutions,
February 13, 2024
Tooling tips to remember
Here are some helpful tips to get the most out of your tools.Always adapt the cutting length of the router tool to the panel thickness, i.e
February 13, 2024
Traditional collectors vs. high-pressure collectors
Whether or not the air is clean or laden with dust, all air has mass. This means that as it moves, frictional forces slow it down. Making matters
February 11, 2024
Software supports Canon roll-to-roll printers
The Flexi 22, SA International’s latest version of its raster imaging processor software, supports all of Canon's Colorado entire UVgel roll-to-roll
February 10, 2024
There are more than just eight wastes!
If you’re practicing lean in your organization, it is almost a certainty that you have heard of the eight deadly wastes. If you really got it
February 09, 2024
Solving crosscut, wood planing & other issues
Below are some questions and answers pertaining to lumber and best practices for solid wood machining operations, as submitted to
February 08, 2024
3 strategies to flip the switch!
Amongst all the jobs we have as lean leaders, one of the most critical ones is to “flip the switch.” You should know what I mean or you probably
February 08, 2024
Why better grades might not mean better yield
Q. We couldn’t get enough No.1 common red oak, so we got a little Select grade, for a lot more money. However, our yield did not
February 06, 2024
Logistics of buying wood and supplies
Although talking about machinery and power tools is typically my favorite thing, this month, we’re going to cover the other major aspects of
February 01, 2024
Invention promises straight drilling for any power drill
CHICAGO — It's estimated as many as 100 million people use a power drill every day. Each of them has the same goal: drill straight.
January 31, 2024
American-made components from Amish country
Set in the undulating hills of Ohio’s Amish country, with its ubiquitous horse-drawn buggies sharing the roads with cars and trucks and bicycles, a
January 15, 2024
Anti-fingerprint surfaces — a trend that’s here to stay
Maybe you’ve also had this experience walking through recent furniture industry shows. Passing by the booths of suppliers of just about any
January 15, 2024
Understanding CNC tooling coatings
Manufacturers of tooling for CNC routers offer a bewildering array of choices. Once you get past basic issues like choosing upcut (maximum chip