Jigs are essential woodworking tools that improve accuracy and safety. This article highlights various new jigs and cutting guides, including the MortiseMate for creating loose tenon joints, the Grr-rip Clamp for building jigs, and the Jig and Sled Square for precise angle cuts. Additionally, it mentions hold-down clamps, shaper jigs, and guide systems for circular saws.
Terry Fasnacht ponders the next chapter of Conestoga Valley Custom Kitchens
The list includes a new toolbox, moisture meter, cordless and pneumatic tools, compressors, and more
Hickory is a popular choice for countertops, island tops, cabinets, and flooring due to its rustic appearance and color variations. Its hardness and tendency to warp make it challenging to work with, but it stains well and can be a cost-effective alternative to white oak. The demand for hickory remains steady, with a preference for the calico brown and white mix or heavy brown color.
White oak sales are cooling off due to fluctuating consumer design trends and competition from the whisky barrel industry, which prioritizes quantity over quality. While demand for white oak remains steady, buyers are shifting towards higher grades and are more specific about color sorting, grading, and clarity. Despite its scarcity and high price, white oak continues to be a popular choice for woodworking projects.
Red and white cedar, valued for rot resistance and aesthetics, face stable pricing but tricky availability.
Tariffs on plywood and paneling, particularly from Canada, are causing anxiety among customers, impacting order volume and purchase timelines. While prices are currently stable, suppliers are unable to guarantee pricing for more than seven days, affecting long-term projects.
Often referred to as “white walnut”, butternut [Juglans cinerea] has its own unique place in the hardwood market. It’s soft, easy to work with and can display a visually striking grain pattern that makes it an ideal pick for furniture…
Jon Cerio, ACE Academy Instructor at Gov. John R. Rogers High School in Puyallup, Wash., was honored with the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools (HFTS) Prize for Teaching Excellence….
RazorGage, a source for automated positioning and cutting products, presents a new logo as part of a new branding initiative to reflect the company’s evolution, innovation, and commitment to designing…
Houston-based artist Joyce Lin has been awarded the Mineck Fellowship, a grant of $25,000 made every year since 2009 to an emerging or mid-career furniture builder, according to the Society…
Kreg Tool introduces the Rebel 20-volt Ionic Drive Pocket-Hole Joiner, a cordless joinery tool powered by the company’s new Blue Ion battery platform. “Featuring an integrated drill and jig in…
Laguna Tools has added a 10” band saw, the V:10, scheduled for its official launch on Oct. 1. “The all-new Laguna V:10 band saw leads the competition with many best-in-class…
Osborne Wood Products introduces two new table leg designs, Tahoe and Sonora, featuring traditional Mission elements.
Felder presents the KV 925 vertical panel saw to the U.S. market after its premier at LIGNA 2023.
Grizzly Industrial presents a new 8” jointer with a spiral cutterhead, model G0490ZX, and a parallelogram table adjustment mechanism.
Wood Environmentally Adaptive (EA) Hydroplus technology in a new waterborne wood coating that can be applied in a variety of conditions.
WHITESIDE MACHINE CO. is introducing two new CNC router bit sets aimed at production shops and the discerning woodworker. The General Purpose CNC Set (Item No. 709, $232.90) is a…
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