WWP December 1996

This article reprinted from Wood & Wood Products' Centennial issue, December 1995.

Salute to Jerry Metz: In celebration of Jerry Metz's 25th anniversary as a columnist for Wood & Wood Products magazine, we present this silver salute.

1996 Editor's note: Twenty-five years ago, Jerry Metz was introduced to Wood & Wood Products readers as the author of a new feature called "Consultant's Corner." The column ultimately evolved into "Consult Jerry Metz," reflecting the inclusion of the question-and-answer format that continues to this day. It is with great pleasure that we republish Jerry's first column from January 1971.

From June 1951 to June 1976, Wood & Wood Products published a monthly feature titled "Wood Salutes." During its 25-year run, the column chronicled the achievements of some 300 people from the ranks of industry and academia. In March of 1965, W&WP saluted Jerry Metz for his furniture company's extraordinary safety record.

1976 Editor's note: In this issue, woodworking consultant Jerry Metz kicks off a new monthly column designed to help readers solve their production and management problems.