CWB May 2000

Focus on Finishes - Expanding the Palette: Arthur Reitmeyer uses several chemical processes to increase his wood color choices. - May 2000

Focus on Finishes - Tinting Toner Tips: Tinting toners and tinting toner stains are important elements in making wood color look uniform and as bases for a variety of specialty finishes. - May 2000

Custom Carver Bruce Alexander's GÇÿCanvas' Is Wood: In his South Dakota studio, Alexander produces carvings to enhance mantles, furniture and cabinets, as well as some stand-alone sculptural pieces. - May 2000

Focus on Finishes - Classic Wood Furniture Mixes Well with a Little Heavy Metal:: A combination of copper-based finishes and exotic wood veneers gives Scott Grove's art furniture a unique look. - May 2000

Creating a Perfect Balance of Form and Function: By applying sculptural techniques to the craft of woodworking, two northern Virginia brothers set their creations apart from the rest. - May 2000

At KOL Industries Inc. Challenges Are Routine: Providing custom woodwork for the high-end residential market in Baltimore, MD, is never boring, say owners Robert Schatz and Mark Schaub. - May 2000

One Big, Happy Family?: First-generation owners of family businesses are well-intentioned. But if the kids aren't truly interested, the best intentions in the world are meaningless. By Tony Noel - May 2000