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Don't Use CAD/CAM Engineers To Generate Estimates

Woodworking companies tell me that they get great results from their drawing packages, but they have to draw the projects before the software can estimate the job.

By Jim McAgy, September 10, 2014 | 2:28 pm CDT

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Just Say No to Overbooking: How to Bid Cabinetry & Millwork Jobs

How to avoid issues in overbooking, missing delivery dates and getting back-charged for other trades when taking on cabinetry and millwork jobs.

By Jim McCagy, August 7, 2014 | 4:36 pm CDT

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My Millwork Firm Closed, But I Saved My Best Tool: Our Software

I owned a 50-person millwork firm in Chicago, Final Finish, for 28 years until the downturn closed us down in 2010. Here's what I learned, and how it can help your woodworking business.

By Jim McAgy, June 21, 2014 | 12:41 pm CDT

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