Woodworking Network August 2015

Read about D&L Wood Products expansion plans, Vorst Custom Cabinets new finishing line and much more.
In This Issue
D&L Wood Products Expands Highly Custom Millwork Plant
Known for its luxury, highly custom and detailed architectural millwork, D&L Wood Products, based in Crown Point, IN, is planning a 30,000-square-foot plant expansion. The company recently broke ground on the new property and the building will be completed by the spring of 2016.
250+ Companies Represented at WMS 2015; Early Bird Ends Today
Plans for WMS 2015, Canada’s largest event for the wood industry – the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo – are in full swing, with more than 125 exhibitors - including woodworking machinery, panel, hardware, and supplies - already committed to the show. WMS 2015 will be held November 5-7 at the International Centre in Mississauga, ON, just outside Toronto.
Vorst Custom Cabinets Improves Production Speed with New Equipment
New nested-based CNC router and automated finishing technology are among the woodworking machinery used to help Vorst Custom Cabinets significantly improve its production speed and quality.
High Point Frame Maker Responds Quickly with CNC
Cecil & Johnson Manufacturing owner Richard Pokrivka says that its stable of more than 10 CNC routers has been key to the company’s ability to produce a wide range of frame styles quickly.
A Wall Bed Makes a Small Room do Double Duty
using a multi-functional wall bed system, Valet Custom Cabinets and Closets designer Shari Krandel successfully remodelled a very small space -just
Just Say 'No' To Closet Shelves Below
Designer Denise Butchko explains why placing shoe shelving underneath long hang areas is a no-no.
Steelcase Charges Up Personalized Pod-Like Office Spaces
Steelcase says the Brody WorkLounge is “the first and only microenvironment designed for the brain and the body” — enabling people to remain focused on what’s important.
New Chief Charts CPA Course on Green Issues
The new president of the Composite Panel Association, Jackson Morrill is no stranger to the woodworking industry. He took time recently to share his thoughts with Woodworking Network on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the composite panel industry.
Super Light Plywood Made from Balsawood Veneer
3A Composites Banova Ply, is a lightweight plywood made of balsa veneers. This light yet strong material is aimed at recreational vehicles, boat and yacht interiors.
2015 Visionary Awards Winners Named at AWFS
Winners for the 2015 AWFS Fair Visionary Awards were announced during an awards ceremony held Friday, July 24 at the Las Vegas Convention.
6 Key Considerations for Calibration Sanding
Key to the quality of any wood product are the sanding and finishing operations.
5 Steps to Installing a Faux Butt Hinge with a Concealed Hinge
Until recently, cabinetmakers who wanted the “traditional” look of a butt hinge but the installation ease of a concealed hinge had no recourse, says Birdie Miller, designer and custom cabinetmaker. To meet this growing demand for advances in professional woodworking equipment, he created the EuroButt II, a European-style concealed butt hinge.
Zebrawood is a Popular Exotic Hardwood
Zebrawood, or zebrano, has a long list of uses for furniture and architectural millwork.