FeaturesAutomating the finishing department

The market for spray machines and robotic applicators has exploded with an array of choices

FeaturesJust like new

Upgrades and adds-on to get more from your shop’s outdated CNC

FeaturesPrepping for 2025

As the new year approaches, take the time assess your shop’s software, insurance and financial needs

FeaturesLumber processing

New equipment for small- and medium-sized shops

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Wood Markets

NewsHigh demand for white and red cedar

Red and white cedar, valued for rot resistance and aesthetics, face stable pricing but tricky availability.

NewsPlywood sellers deal with tariff implications

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.

NewsButternut supply continues to dwindle

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…

NewsWalnut market remains strong

Black walnut has been a long-time favorite of furniture and cabinet makers for its strength, workability, and rich dark tones and hues. The design community likes it, too, especially now,and the increased demand has created some competition for…

NewsOutlook on teak is bleak

Genuine teak (Tectona grandis) is scarce due to trade restrictions with Myanmar, its primary source. Alternatives like iroko, ipé, plantation teak, and afromosia are available at lower price points, though they may not offer the same durability or rot resistance as genuine teak. Despite the high cost and limited availability, genuine teak remains in demand for exterior projects due to its unique properties.

Tools & Machines

VideosEffortless Floating Shelf Overview + Installation

Looking to add high-end floating shelves to your space without the headache of complicated installation? In this video, we walk you through the simple step-by-step process of installing solid wood…

VideosGrizzly Re-Launches $580 14” Bandsaw

Grizzly Industrial announces the re-release of the popular G0580 14″ ¾ HP Bandsaw, a product customers loved for its solid performance and build quality.  Priced at just $580, the G0580…

VideosStarV USA Automatic V-Groovers

If you manufacture Countertops, Backsplashes, Drawers, or Fixtures, you NEED this V-Groove Machine!

NewsTotal Finishing Solutions adds Cerakure to its Vendor Network

Total Finishing Solutions (TFS), a provider of finishing equipment and integrated system solutions, announces a new partnership with Cerakure, a manufacturer of gas and propane-fired catalytic ovens. Engineered for consistent…

NewsOmega Range Hoods Available in ProKitchen

Rev-A-Shelf announces that the Omega National Products by Rev-A-Shelf catalog is now live in ProKitchen, software for kitchen and bath design. “Designers and cabinetmakers can now easily incorporate our full…

New products

New ProductsOsborne adds traditional table legs

Osborne Wood Products introduces two new table leg designs, Tahoe and Sonora, featuring traditional Mission elements.

New ProductsFelder adds vertical panel saw

Felder presents the KV 925 vertical panel saw to the U.S. market after its premier at LIGNA 2023.

New ProductsGrizzly adds a feature-rich 8” jointer

Grizzly Industrial presents a new 8” jointer with a spiral cutterhead, model G0490ZX, and a parallelogram table adjustment mechanism.

New ProductsNew waterborne coating from Sherwin-Williams

Wood Environmentally Adaptive (EA) Hydroplus technology in a new waterborne wood coating that can be applied in a variety of conditions.

New ProductsWhiteside Machine Co. introduces two new CNC router bit sets

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…