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I
’ve always been a rebel. When my from the rebel. If the authority or conventional
grandfather told me I’d never be suc- wisdom that is being rebelled against is sound
GROUP PUBLISHER, GENERAL MANAGER GARY DE SANCTIS
cessful with long hair, I grew it longer. and good (we must always ask ourselves by VP EDITORIAL DIRECTOR BILL SISSON
GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR DAVID POLLARD
When the church told me to dig deep whose definition), then rebellion is bad. If that VP, MARKETING AND EVENTS JULIE JARVIE
and give more, I gave less. I think I just never same authority is bad, then the rebellion is VP DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT ERIC DALLIN
DIGITAL DIRECTOR IAN BOWEN
liked being told what to do. It’s probably the both good and lauded for its behavior. PRODUCTION MANAGER SUNITA PATEL
single biggest reason I became self-employed. For instance, I have an employee that al- SENIOR PRODUCTION COORDINATOR CHRIS CIRILLI
PRODUCTION COORDINATORS AMY PINTO, JENNIFER WILLIAMS
There’s nothing wrong with being a non- ways presses me. Although his intention is for TRAFFIC COORDINATOR SARA CARPENTER
GROUP CIRCULATION DIRECTOR DANA RAVEN
conformist, but you do have to be careful how the good of the company, we often butt heads CIRCULATION, FULFILLMENT MANAGER CERISSE CARPENTER
and what you are rebelling against. Being a
selective rebel will ruffle the feathers of many
around you, but it can certainly help you find
the success you deserve for the hard work I don’t advocate blindly going
poured into your craft.
We typically attribute rebellion as a youth-
against the wisdom of those
ful indiscretion. Just examine your own life. who have trodden before us,
There’s not one of us who doesn’t regret rebel- PRESIDENT & CEO ANDREW W. CLURMAN
lious decisions and behavior from our past. but I do challenge you to make SVP, TREASURER & CFO MICHAEL HENRY
CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER JONATHAN DORN
When you’re young, you don’t have the ex- VP AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT TOM MASTERSON
perience or knowledge on how the system sure it fits who you are before VP, CONTROLLER JOSEPH COHEN
VP, RESEARCH KRISTY KAUS
works, which often leads to poor decision- VP, IT NELSON SAENZ
implementation. Success, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR JOANN THOMAS
making. However, just because someone reb-
AIM BOARD CHAIR EFREM ZIMBALIST III
els does not mean it’s because they’re without however it is defined, is only
understanding. You can’t tell the rebel how
to perform. To his way of thinking, that’s like worth as much as the effort and
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Support builds for
skilled labor initiative
By Jennifer Hicks
T
he Generation Next Campaign, an effort to encourage young
people to join the skilled trades, took center stage at the fifth
annual Design & Construction Week, held Jan. 9-11 in Or-
lando.
There were several events to support the initiative, including appear-
ances from the crew on “This Old House.”
“Raising awareness of the building trades as a rewarding career path
and mentoring a new generation of tradespeople has been an extremely
gratifying experience this year,” master carpenter Norm Abram said
during the opening ceremonies. “I’m looking forward to continuing
our effort to reinvigorate interest in our industry among young people
and closing the skilled jobs gap.”
The National Kitchen & Bath Association and National Association of
Home Builders are sponsors of the campaign.
The NKBA is committing $10,000 in scholarship dollars to the effort,
while also dedicating communications throughout 2018 through its
skilled labor initiative aimed at changing traditional perceptions about
vocational careers. Kevin O’Connor, host of “This Old House”, and Suzie Williford, NKBA’s
For more information, visit www.skilledlaborfund.org. vice president of industry relations, promoting Generation Next.
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he Architectural Woodwork Insti- Interim specification language recommend-
tute, a nonprofit trade association ed by AWI is as follows: “All work in this sec-
representing nearly 3,000 members tion shall comply with AWI’s published stan- Other significant changes standards users
consisting of architectural wood- dards, latest edition, for grades of architectural can look forward to in the future include a
workers and other industry professionals, is woodwork indicated for construction, finishes, simplified numeric designation system for cit-
well into the process of creating a new suite of installation, and other requirements.” ing standards, as well as the addition of new
standards for architectural woodwork. As the standards are being developed with performance duty levels which will aid speci-
The creation of these standards, which is ease of accessibility throughout a variety of fiers in choosing the correct cabinet type for its
expected to continue for the next three years, mobile and digital platforms in mind, glossary intended use. The latter will be defined in the
will define and address each aspect of archi- terms and illustrations included in the stan- new casework standards that are currently in
tectural woodwork. dards will be available through links on elec- development. Future building owners can be
While the Architectural Woodwork Stan- tronic tablets, smartphones and computers. confident they have chosen case goods for the
dards (AWS), Edition 2, 2014 remains AWI’s AWI welcomes the input of design profes- correct value and performance required.
current and recognized woodwork standard, sionals and specifiers to participate in Subject While changing the woodwork industry,
the next generation of AWI Standards will Expert Review Teams (SERT) and Canvass AWI will continue to provide technical assis-
begin to be published in 2018 and ready for Teams for each section being written through tance for the users of the current AWS, Second
use by design professionals and specifiers in its ANSI-approved (American National Stan- Edition.
planning upcoming projects. dards Institute) development process. For more, visit www.awinet.org.
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Customers are calling
for knots, checks and splits
By Jennifer Hicks
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ustic-grade woods used to be
deemed crude and worthless, and
quickly made their way to the scrap
pile. Today, these woods are re-
vered more as the hidden gems of the lumber-
yard. No matter what the species, if it has lots
of character, it’s in high demand.
Lumber suppliers interviewed confirm there
is tremendous design appeal with these piec-
es. One is Bruce Stevens of Highland Hard-
woods in Brentwood, N.H. who says custom-
ers like using rustic to add a soft weathered
look in residential settings.
“The two main woods we have in rustic are
white oak and hickory, and some of it goes
to cabinetry but most of it goes into flooring.
They call it country grade and character rustic
grade. Those are all words that are made up.
They’re not part of any NHLA lumber grading Wormy chestnut
standards. They have more defects, that’s re-
ally what it’s all about,” says Stevens. made of boards from old barns. We do it in Minneapolis specializes in reclaimed woods
Raymond Hochstetler of Appalachian red and white oak, and what our customers from urban trees, felled by disease or storm
Woods in Stuarts Draft, Va., specializes in rus- really love about it is the heavy rustic charac- damage, for example.
tic woods. ter like lots of old nail holes, some saw marks “I think there’s a huge movement for de-
“We do primarily reclaimed wood, which from where it was sawn on a circle sawmill. signers doing more of an earthy type feel to
obviously has lots of rustic character to it: nail They like the patina, the dark coloring that homes and offices,” says Siewert.
holes, saw marks, and things that show the comes with age and things like that. The other “Natural edge lumber with a rustic look has
previous use of it,” says Hochstetler. thing that has a lot of character that’s also become very popular compared to the straight
“Our number one selling product in both unique is old American chestnut, or wormy edge tables. I think people want to be in an
flooring and in providing lumber is what we chestnut. We have a lot of that.” environment in their workplace or their home
call a barn board oak. It’s self-explanatory, Cindy Siewert of Wood from the Hood in that feels more connected to the earth.”
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the company’s small-format CNC “The new CNC Shark II is an industrial Other improvements include an interlocking
router. The Shark II includes most powerhouse with a small footprint so that aluminum table with rigid channels, accord-
of the features from the original but at a lower hobbyists and small shops can have a full ing to the company.
price point and in a smaller package. range of functionality without having to create The Shark II sells for about $3,000 with one
Tim Owens, the company’s founder and the space or the budget for machines costing 3/8” V-groove bit, two hold-down clamps,
CEO, says the Shark II is about half the size of thousands of dollars more,” says Owens. and VCarve Desktop software.
the original. It incorporates the latest technol- The Shark II has 30 mm bars, which are For more, visit www.nextwaveautomation.com.
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lightweight bend-
able panels, has
started offering a veneer face
option on its Flexboard panel
products.
Flexboard is a bendable
form construction product,
consisting of kerfed particle-
board core and a .080”-thick
hardboard face, according to
the company.
Product manager Dave Quackenbush says the company invested
in a hot press to offer Flexboard with veneer facing, based on cus-
tomer demand.
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roduct-sharing is a widespread and
growing trend across all industries in
the current economy, allowing con-
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ing a financial investment much lower than
the actual purchase price.
CutterShare Inc. is following suit. The new
business entity, launched in December 2017,
offers shops the chance to rent shaper cutters
for up to three months for a fraction of the
purchase price.
The shaper cutters are engineered by tool-
ing manufacturer Rangate, the parent com-
pany to CutterShare. There are hundreds of dustry where people understand the value of for up to three months and send them back
cutters in stock in ready-to-ship boxes, ac- high performance engineered tools and some- when they’re done, and someone else gets to
cording to the company. times their budget doesn’t allow for them to use that tool.”
CutterShare founder Greg Godbout, also use those tools in projects because they might There are three pricing tiers, which start at
principal of Rangate, said he and his team use them once but rarely ever again. So the $95 per month. Offerings can be secured on-
have been developing the concept for the past level of investment doesn’t match the return line through www.cuttershare.com, where visi-
two years, focusing on making the cutters they’re going to get,” says Godbout. tors can decide what tools to borrow, interact
available for small- to medium-sized shops. “We solved that problem by making it easy with other members and share photos of their
“There’s a dilemma in the woodworking in- for people to get shaper cutter tools from us work.
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T
he new Powermatic 3520C wood 15 to 1,200 rpm on the ‘low’ setting and RPM
lathe, model 1353001, has the design on low and 40 to 3,200 rpm on high. “There’s
characteristics of its predecessor, also a digital spindle speed and indexing read-
The MultiTasker line of tooling is the 3520B. But at 726 lbs., it is much out on the control box for more convenience,”
designed for dual purposes. For heavier and packed with innovative features, adds D’Onofrio.
according to the company. The lathe offers a 36” working distance be-
small production runs on a shaper “It’s about 96 pounds heavier which is going tween centers and 20” swing over the bed.
the MultiTasker can be fitted with to result in a much more stable turning ex- “This allows complex, multi-axis turnings
precision ground HSS knives for a perience no matter how big of a log or blank and provides maximum capacity for spindle
you’re turning on there,” says product man- and bowl turning,” according to a company
low cost to complete the project. ager Michael D’Onofrio, explaining that the statement.
For larger runs, the MultiTasker headstock, tailstock and legs are constructed “A precision-ground bed-way ensures
can be fitted with carbide inserts entirely of heavy-duty cast iron for a stable, smooth sliding of the tailstock and tool rest.
vibration-free work surface. An upgraded banjo incorporates a non-
for longer tool life and steel backer “This model is also completely adjustable marring, pinch-style clamp for solid tool
for support. and customizable. It comes with riser blocks rest placement.”
built into it where you can increase or lower Other features include a self-locating, er-
its height. There’s also a magnetic, movable gonomic spindle lock for one-hand operation
control box that you can move and position and an anti-rotation tailstock key.
next to where you’re working, to stop the The Powermatic 3520C lathe sells for about
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applications, according to the company.
Product manager Hector Henry says one of the
standard advantages of Alphacam software is that it’s
compatible with any type of CNC machine that has an
open format.
“We have unique productivity tools that make us a
able speed settings of 4,000, 7,000 and 10,000 rpm, and are available in
120- and 230-volt models. The company also has a 3” x 4” pad sander.
AirVantage tools are designed to collect fines very efficiently and to be
used all day long.
Dynabrade USA (dynabrade.com) has updated several hand sanders
over the past few months, including the X51 ROS. A new rotor de-
sign enhances power with less friction, and among the latest comfort
updates is a recessed throttle lever that eliminates pinch and pressure
points on an operator’s palm.
Among the more specialized hand sanders for woodworkers are
several two-handed pneumatic edge tools from Quickwood (quickwood.
com). For example, the company’s F15 sander has an 8” flexible head
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Thanks to the recently passed Tax tax year and beyond. The news isn’t as good 29.6-percent.
Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the tax for pass-through businesses. The TCJA places limits on just who can
rate for incorporated shops will Pass-throughs – operating as partnerships, qualify for the pass-through deduction to
ensure that wage income does not receive the
lower marginal tax rates for business income.
Thus, that 20 percent deduction applies only
to business income that has been reduced by
the amount of “reasonable compensation”
paid the owner, which has yet to be defined.
Increased expensing
Unlike past years when a woodworking
business was required to claim depreciation,
spreading the recovery of its equipment costs
over several years, many shops will be able
to fully and immediately deduct expendi-
tures for certain equipment retroactive to
Sept. 27, 2017. The write-off falls to 60 per-
cent in 2023 and 40 percent after 2025.
Section 179 remains an improved option.
The immediate write-off, or expensing of
capital asset expenditures is appealing be-
cause, unlike so-called bonus depreciation,
the use of equipment doesn’t have to begin
with the woodworking shop or business.
Section 179 allows up to $1 million (up
from $500,000 in 2017) of expenditures for
business equipment and property to be treat-
ed as an expense and immediately deducted.
The ceiling after which the Section 179 ex-
pensing allowance must be reduced, dollar-
for-dollar, has also been increased from $2
million to $2.5 million.
And now, improvements including roofs,
heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems,
fire prevention, alarms and security systems
qualify under the new Section 179 rules, pro-
viding yet another opportunity for wood-
working shops that actually need equipment.
Credits repealed
Under the TCJA, the 10 percent credit for
qualified rehabilitation expenditures for pre-
1936 buildings has been repealed. The 20-per-
cent credit for qualified rehabilition expendi-
tures for certified historic structures can still
be claimed, ratably, over a five-year period.
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it can also appear as ridges (sometimes called a synthetic material made from silicon (similar wet coat of stain (or a wet application of mineral
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until the second or third coat. be a liquid, gel, resin or hard plastic. You are the excess.
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you do, methods to avoid it are pretty obvious. The liquid version of silicone is a synthetic lowing preventive steps.
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about it, a CNC machine of er, a electromechanical device, that generates real time waster and is impossible to manage.
whatever variety is nothing light or low-voltage DC electrical signals to Another good practice is to have one or
more than another power tool indicate how fast the motor shaft is turning, two complete servomotor systems in reserve,
that depends on a single or multiple electri- accelerating or decelerating, for example. including a servomotor, servo position con-
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more types of electric motors. The first is a direction. servomotor components without investigat-
spindle motor that drives the tooling, and Another major component of the servomo- ing the cause of the failure. Therefore it is a
there may be more than one. The others are tor system is the programmable logic control- wise investment to have at least one operator
AC servomotors, which move the gantry or ler (PLC). The servo position controller takes trained in basic electronics. This training is
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past two decades. Owner Tom (Charles) Scheve appreciates “I loved all of that but not all of the college I had to go through,
the business, and while he wants to continue accommodating those plus it didn’t pay very well. So, through an acquaintance, I got in-
requests for now, he anticipates doing more CNC-based 2D and 3D volved in the cabinetmaker’s union apprenticeship program and did
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contractor, gave me a great deal of ad- “Everyone wants it cheap. The young-
vice. He told me I’d have to have some- er generation is uneducated in quality.
one feeding me work. You can’t do the Because of that they’ve grown up going
work and chase it at the same time. to Ikea, Walmart and Value City. You
“That got me thinking about interior can buy a whole living room for $1,000
designers and architects. I started mak- at Value City. They aren’t going to tell
ing phone calls and visits, and was able you it’s only going to last five years,
to get in with an interior designer. They and don’t you dare move because it’s all
just threw me a bone every once and a going to fall apart. They haven’t gotten
while. I was doing good work and I was to that point yet where they learn.
on time. I got in with one, then another, “My normal clients are 45 years old
and built my reputation.” and above, professionals that make high
What started in a garage now occupies incomes up to $300,000 or more. I can’t
a 2,700-sq.-ft. space. afford my prices.”
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Burns Power Tools (burnstools.com) carries several lines
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NEW MACHINES
Along with software, robotics are also mak-
ing some big waves in the world of larger
CNC routers.
For example, the new Python XPR from
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Equipped with a HSD 12-hp air-cooled spindle
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offers rapid travel of over 1,800 inches per min-
ute (IPM). It will complete long, complex, multi-
tool tasks from one sheet to 50 sheets, and do so
CNC Factory’s Python XPR with robitic loading.
automatically at the push of a button.
That kind of speed is becoming a reality in
more and more machines. For example, Mul-
tiCam’s top of the line machine has a cutting
speed up to 2,200 IPM, and a rapid traverse rate
of 3,000 IPM. The company (multicam.com) also
has a 7000 Series router that can be customized
with up to 20 horsepower, and a range of work
areas from 5’ x 5’ on the small end to 10’ x 50’.
Upgradable options are part and parcel of
buying larger CNC machinery, and they turn
buying a machine into a very custom experi-
ence. For example, NewCNC (newcnc.com) of-
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plus machines that unload the table. The com-
pany’s 5-axis machine is designed to machine
five faces of a workpiece as well as perform
normal 3D machining. It’s available in single
and twin table configurations, and includes a
modular fixturing system that incorporates both
mechanical and vacuum clamping.
The new Profit H08 21.31 CNC machine cen-
ter from Felder USA (felder-group.com) is de-
signed for nesting and automated efficiency. It
has 15 tool positions, a drilling head with eight
Nextech’s R400. spindles, and zoned vacuum controls.
Masterwood CNC (masterwood.com) has intro-
duced new glue injection and dowel insertion capabilities for its model assure the most accurate absolute positioning and repeatability. This
TF100; new nesting capabilities for five of its MW machines; a new is a heavy-duty, five-axis CNC designed for high-speed trimming and
Project 351 CNC that has large tool magazines and a pod & rail work- pattern machining. It’s available in single or dual moving aluminum
table; and, of course, new software: the latest version of Master 3D is tables and is capable of full 5-axis simultaneous motions with ex-
now included in the price of every Masterwood machine. tremely fast accelerations.
SCM Group has acquired a controlling share of Grimme, a manu-
facturer of 5-axis machines. Among its newest innovations is a gantry FAMILIAR NAMES
rotary table milling machine with an inclined bed. Legend has it that CNC routers were invented in Japan back in 1968
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Speaking of upgrading, Vision Engraving & Routing
Systems has announced that its CNC routers with a vacu-
um table option will now come with a Black Box vacuum
system. The Storm system will be packaged with Vision’s
2550, and the larger Hurricane will serve the VR48.
The new G2 Combo from ETP Transmission AB gives a
woodshop the benefits of using a hydraulic chuck for rout-
er bits and a hydraulic arbor for profile tools – at the same
time. One can also use reduction sleeves in the 16 mm
chuck and run several smaller, frequently used shaft sizes.
An upgrade from Tormach takes the form of a new
power drawbar that is designed to reduce tool change
The DMS 5-axis. time. Simply press a button to swap out cutting tools.
An upgrade for smaller machines from Next Wave Au-
tomation promises to open up new possibilities for larger
Techno CNC Systems (technocnc.com) introduced the new HD II large CNC machines. Called Virtual Vision 3D software, it’s a 3D laser scan-
format CNC router about a year ago. It includes a 12-hp HSD automatic ner that can be attached to any of the company’s CNCs, and will be
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much more to effective dust control in a woodshop. And it begins with the
question: Why bother?
Collecting and eliminating dust is done for three main reasons: the health of
those using the shop, the quality of the work, especially in terms of finishes, and
the prevention of fire. There are other motivators too, such as the fact that clean
spaces tend to be more efficient and more pleasant, or that machines run best with-
out airborne contaminants gumming up the gears.
The health issue is obvious. Ingesting fines over a long period of time can cause
or aggravate a number of serious problems including nasal, throat or lung cancers,
respiratory diseases such as asthma and emphysema, and chronic obstructive pul-
monary disease (COPD).
The relationship between airborne dust and the quality of work is also easy to
grasp. For example, fine particles that settle on fresh topcoats are more than an-
noying: they’re expensive to repair. Dust accumulating around automated and
even manual stops or other measurement or control devices can affect accuracy,
and fine dust can elevate repair bills in sensitive machinery, especially computers
and control panels.
Then there’s fire. The dangers presented by layers of fine dust on top of lights,
machine housings, furnaces and other heat generating objects are at the back of
every woodshop owner’s mind, including the possibility of spontaneous com-
bustion, flash explosions during a fire, and smoldering heat in a cabinet saw that
erupts into flame in the middle of the night.
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contained spaces within which the work is performed and the waste is managed.
Portable tool manufacturers have greatly improved the ability to collect dust on
hand-held tools such as sanders, routers and saws. And the dust collection units
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signed to showcase the breadth, creativity,
and excellence of Maine’s woodworking com-
munity will run through April 11.
The Center received 91 submissions from 47
artists and artisans.
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see how Maine’s woodworking community
continues to grow with excellent new makers
being juried in every time,” says Peter Korn,
executive director of the Center.
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Portland; Nick Barboza of Hamden; David
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classes or shows of interest to pro- ficiency. Location: Georgia World Congress signed for aspiring professional furniture mak-
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ers are invited to submit items to: equipped shop with daily personal instruction.
Calendar, Woodshop News, 10 Bokum Road, HAWAII Location: Center for Furniture Craftsmanship
Essex, CT 06426; editorial@woodshopnews.com. May 1-4 — Woodworking Industry Con- in Rockport.www.woodschool.org.
— Compiled by Jennifer Hicks ference (WIC 2018), sponsored by the Wood
Machinery Manufacturers of America, will ad- MISSOURI
CALIFORNIA dress wood industry topics through seminars, Feb. 16-18 — The Woodworking Show.
Monthly — San Fernando Valley Wood- panelists and networking events. Location: Location: Kemper Arena Grounds in Kansas
workers meetings are held on the third Thurs- Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa in Maui. City. www.thewoodworkingshows.com
day of each month at 7 p.m. at the Balboa Park www.woodworkingindustryconference.com
Sports Complex, Gym Building, at 17015 Bur- NEW HAMPSHIRE
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port Convention Center in Denver. www.cabi- www.thewoodworkingshows.com NEW YORK
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Amana Tool .....................................................www.amanatool.com..................................................C4 Laguna Tools Inc. .........................................www.lagunatools.com................................................42
American Fabric Filter Co ....................www.americanfabricfilter.com.............................64 Lamello ...............................................................www.csaw.com/lamello ..........................................41
Anderson America Corp. .......................www.andersonamerica.com.................................... 2 Lignomat USA, LTD....................................www.lignomat.com ......................................................12
AXYZ Automation Inc. ..............................www.AXYZ.com .............................................................46 Lorraine Machine ........................................www.multi-router.com ...............................................62
Beaver Tools ...................................................www.beavertools.com ..................................... 18, 47 MARTIN Woodworking Machines Corp................................................................................................
Berkshire Products....................................www.BerkProducts.com..........................................68 ..................................................................................www.martin-usa.com .................................................68
BESSEY Tools North America ............www.besseytools.com ..............................................55 Mirka Abrasives Inc. ..................................www.mirka.com .............................................................23
Better Vacuum Cups, Inc.......................www.GreenBVC.com..................................................62 Mozaik Software Inc ..................................www.mozaiksoftware.com......................................... 4
Biesse America ............................................www.biesseamerica.com .......................................17 New England Drawer................................www.newenglanddrawer.com .............................63
Boaters University .....................................wwwboatersuniversity.com....................................C3 Next Wave Automation ..........................www.nextwaveautomation.com ..........................25
Cabinet Pro LLC ...........................................www.cabinetpro.com .................................................16 Oneida Air Systems Inc ..........................www.oneida-air.com....................................................27
cabinet vision / vero software ...........essential.cabinetvision.com....................................13 PMK Family, LLC ..........................................www.pmksystems.com.............................................54
CAMaster ........................................................www.CAMaster.com ..................................................35 Precision Drive Systems, PDS............www.PDSspindles.com ................................................ 3
Cantek America Inc....................................www.cantekamerica.com .......................................24 Safety Speed Manufacturing Comp..........................................................................................................
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Castaly Machine...........................................www.lobomachine.com ...........................................49 SandMan Products....................................www.sandmanproducts.com ...............................65
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CNC Factory ..................................................www.CNCFactory.com .............................................59 ShopBot Tools, Inc ......................................www.shopbottools.com ............................................33
Connecticut Saw & Tool .........................www.ctsaw.com .............................................................. 5 SLIPIT Industries...........................................www.slipit.com ................................................................... 8
Diversified Machine Systems ..............www.dmscncrouters.com ......................................19 Southworth Products Corp .................www.southworthproducts.com...........................14
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Grizzly Industrial, Inc ...................................www.grizzly.com.....................................................36-37 Uneeda Enterprises Inc...........................www.uneeda.com ........................................................31
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Hafele America Co. ....................................www.hafele.com/us ...................................................67 Ventless Inc. ....................................................www.ventless.ca ............................................................63
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Hearne Hardwoods ...................................www.hearnehardwoods.com................................34 Vortex Tool Co., Inc .....................................www.vortextool.com....................................................53
Hoffmann Machine Company .............www.hoffmann-usa.com...........................................67 W. Moore Profiles Ltd ............................www.wmooreprofiles.com ......................................20
Holz-Her U.S. Inc...........................................www.holzher.com ........................................................11 Williams & Hussey Machine Co........www.williamsnhussey.com .....................................64
IWF Atlanta......................................................www.iwfatlanta.com ....................................................21 Woodcraft Supply LLC .............................www.woodcraft.com...................................................58
KCD Software ................................................www.KCDsoftware.com .............................................. 7 Woodstock International........................www.woodstockinternational.com ....................C2
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A woodworker’s tour
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ver 40 manufacturing profession- 120 years, attendees observed the latest trends
als from North America participat- in materials, colors, textures and finishes.
ed in the European Benchmarking “Homag Bohrsysteme in Herzebrock, Ger-
Technology Tour, held last Octo- many, was another favorite for tour attendees
ber and hosted by Stiles Machinery. where they experienced the latest in CNC ma-
The tour illustrated innovative, efficient and chining technology,” Stiles said. “In addition
productive manufacturing practices, accord- to the tours, attendees had the opportunity to
ing to Stiles. network and gain valuable insights from peers
“The forward-thinking solutions experi- facing similar challenges and the solutions
enced throughout the weeklong event allowed they have implemented to increase efficiency
participants to benchmark their own opera- and productivity.”
tions against other leading companies, giving For news about upcoming tours, visit www.
them a competitive advantage in the market- stilesmachinery.com.
place and equipping them with valu-
able knowledge and tools that will 60 Grit Rough humor by Steve Spiro
directly affect the overall success of
their businesses for years to come,”
the company said in a statement.
The tour included visits to nine store
fixture, component and kitchen cabi-
net manufacturers in Germany and
the Netherlands. Attendees learned
about the latest advancements in panel
processing and batch-size one-produc-
tion strategies, for example.
“This exposure gave attendees the
opportunity to observe how global
trendsetters are optimizing their op-
erations and process flows by utiliz-
ing best practices, innovative soft-
ware and advanced technology,”
Stiles said.
Highlights of the tour included a
stop at included Nobilia, the world’s
largest kitchen manufacturer, and
Sedus Systems, a highly automated
Scenes from the 2017 European Benchmarking facility. At Poggenpohl, a manufac- THE OTHER GUYS IN THE SHOP
Technology Tour, hosted by Stiles Machinery. turer of high-end kitchens for over LAUGHED, BUT MEL LOVED HIS MOTHER
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