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Building business in the bayou
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 20 August 2012 00:00
Located minutes from the festive atmosphere of downtown New Orleans, Custom Cabinet Specialties of Harahan, La., is a full-service woodworking company serving both commercial and residential clients throughout the city and its outskirts.
Charging into the future
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 20 August 2012 00:00
In August, woodworkers flocked to the IWF in Atlanta for a look at new machinery and technology, including the next wave of cordless power tools and battery innovations. Manufacturers interviewed by Woodshop News say today’s cordless trends include making tools smaller and lighter without compromising run time, increasing durability and, above all, making the tools and batteries compatible within their lines to assure consumers stick with their respective brands.
No easy task
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 16 July 2012 00:00
Established in 1986, Wildewoods Fine Works in Woods in Ponchatoula, La., specializes in all things custom. Owner Terry Wilde says the approach has played a role in the shop’s growth since Day One.
Brush up on dust-collection systems
Written by John English Monday, 16 July 2012 00:00
There are two ways to install a dust collection system in a small shop: either use one large central unit with lots of ductwork or buy several small dedicated units that serve just one or two machines. Given what we know today about the dangers of fine dust, the question is no longer whether to install a collection system, but rather which is the most efficient method. And, once that choice is made, there are several other options that need to be considered.
Crossing the finish line
Written by John English Monday, 16 July 2012 00:00
Crisp joinery and great material choices are essential elements of a superior cabinet or furniture job. But applying a decent finish is perhaps the most critical task. The finish is the first thing that a customer sees and touches. No matter how skilled the woodworker, if he or she doesn’t have the right equipment, the magic of a glitch-free finish might always be just out of reach.
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