Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge entries are being accepted now through May 31, 2017.

SANTA ANA, Calif. -- The creator of a special flag made a journey from France to New York and ultimately to California. Francois Langin of Langin Designs, Santa Ana, California, said that his journey helped him recognized what made America special. “This year I felt compelled to honor America by creating a work of art that reflects my love, respect, admiration and gratefulness for all the blessings that this country has provided to me,” he said.

Woodworkers are encouraged to enter Oakwood Veneer's first-ever 2016 “Tricks of the Trade” video contest. The competition will include a grand prize of $2,500 to spend at Oakwood, along with two $500 runner-up and ten $50 honorable mention awards

Hardwoods Specialty Products brings its new natural interior surfacing solutions for the architectural and design community to NeoCon 2016, including fire rated composite board, and Echo Wood, an engineered veneer moulded to match exotic and wood grains and colors.

Ken Wilcox joined Timber Products Company to spearhead the architectural plywood business at Spectrum last summer. Timberline recently caught up with Ken to learn more about architectural plywood and his team.

This year, Species Spotlight transitioned to Veneer Spotlight in order to examine additional veneer characteristics. In this feature, Timber Products Company Veneer Superintendent Eric Cullen looks at Plank Match veneers.

In the above video, John Good, senior executive vice president at Drum Workshop, Inc. explains the art of drum shell manufacturing, the benefits of the firm’s relationship with veneer supplier Timber Products Company, and how wood grain orientation impacts a drum’s sound quality. Learn more about the veneers used to make DW Drums at www.timberproducts.com. What questions do you have about veneer?

With more than 30 years of experience in the wood products industry, Ken Wilcox recently joined Timber Products Company in the specialty hardwoods division. We caught up with Ken to talk about veneer trends, new products and what advice he has for cabinetmakers and distributors.

Learn how to make a custom skateboard using Zebrawood veneer and a cut out logo for the new BEME social netword app developed by the popular YouTube creator Casey Neistat.