What a difference a year makes. Last January we were reporting on major woodworking machinery companies pulling out of the International Woodworking Fair. Last week our headlines trumpeted their return to the U.S. trade show stage being set at the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.

If you have followed the Woodworking Network Update newsletter the past week, you know that we have featured the most viewed Blogs, Feature Articles, News Stories and Videos of 2010. Here's my personal take on the year's biggest stories for the wood products industry.

The woodworking competition recognizes excellence in veneer projects.

The woodworking group booth attracted a range of visitors.

The woodworking tool offers fast cuts and good control.

The woodworking tools offer less weight and more torque.

The wood products company appreciates the machine's power and versatility.

The woodworking tools come in 4-, 6- and 9-ft. versions.

The woodworking tool offers precision and cost-saving operation.