The Bosch dust extractor that cleans its own filter: Ethan reviews
Custom furniture maker and YouTuber Ethan Abramson reviews Bosch’s nine-gallon dust extractor.
Technology
Shaper Origin handheld CNC wins IWF Challengers Award
We’ve seen CNC technology become ever more accessible regardless of the size of the shop, with benchtop CNC routers becoming more robust, and CNC technology in general becoming more affordable. But in late 2016, a new product brought that technology to the hand-held router. Shaper Origin by Shaper Tools Inc.
Track a project real-time at every production stage: IWF Challengers finalist Production Coach
RSA Solutions' Production Coach provides a 360-degree view of the factory, from CAD/CAM importing, through planning, sorting, tracking, automated machine feedback, part alerts, visualization, kitting and shipping – all in real time and without the need for physical files.
Mimbus opens subsidiary in Chicago to market virtual woodworking learning technology
The developers of the Wood-Ed virtual training system have established direct U.S. distribution, opening a sales office in Chicago.
By
Bill Esler,
June 14, 2018 | 1:31 pm CDT
Robots repair veneer imperfections at Georgia-Pacific
Three PolyPatch robots scan wood veneer for imperfections during production. If a defect is found, the robots repair it.
By
Robert Dalheim,
June 12, 2018 | 12:48 pm CDT
Ethan's Woodshop Review - Milwaukee M18 7-1/4in. cordless miter saw
Custom furniture maker and YouTuber Ethan Abramson reviews Milwaukee Tool’s M18 fuel 7-1/4in. dual bevel sliding miter saw.
Scientists derive sticky tape from wood, say it performs like Scotch
A team of researchers at the University of Delaware has made sticky tape out of wood.
By
Robert Dalheim,
June 6, 2018 | 11:59 am CDT
Contrat historique pour Conception R.P.
Conception R.P. commence la conception puis la fabrication d’un projet d’envergure aux États-Unis pour un fabriquant de bois lamellé-croisé ou sous l’acronyme CLT (Cross Laminated Timber)
By
Bill Esler,
June 4, 2018 | 2:16 pm CDT
Testing center works with manufacturers to improve finish quality
New equipment and capabilities enhance services for finishers.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 4, 2018 | 10:46 am CDT
New hollow core panel technology throws woodworkers a curve
Developed by CFM Group Inc., HCT eco-panels can be used for curved or flat construction of cabinetry, furniture, RV and airplane interiors, closets, decorative walls and other applications where design and weight are factors
By
Karen M. Koenig,
June 1, 2018 | 11:06 am CDT
