FeaturesEssential jobsite tools

The list includes a new toolbox, moisture meter, cordless and pneumatic tools, compressors, and more

FeaturesClimbing the mountain

Greater Boston shop starts it journey to the top

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Upgrades and adds-on to get more from your shop’s outdated CNC

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Wood Markets

NewsHickory Gets the Call for Countertops

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.

NewsSellers report slower white oak sales

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.

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…

Tools & Machines

NewsElias Woodwork Introduces Lifetime Warranty

Elias Woodwork & Manufacturing Ltd., a manufacturer of cabinetry and components, announces the launch of a limited lifetime warranty on all of its manufactured products. This new warranty underscores the…

NewsNew 10” Miter Saw from Metabo HPT

Metabo HPT introduces the 10” single bevel compound miter saw, model C10FCG2, featuring an Xact Cut shadow cut line and improvements to the saw’s miter scale and controls. “Its 0…

NewsKreg Updates Rip-Cut Edge Guide

Kreg Tool has redesigned its Rip-Cut circular saw edge guide, which now offers a smoother, more intuitive experience for users looking to cut plywood, MDF, and other sheet goods up…

NewsRichelieu Adds Grey Interior Finishes

Richelieu introduces an array of kitchen storage systems and accessories available in a palette of grey finishes. “While white interiors have long been a mainstay in European-made kitchen cabinetry, grey…

NewsNew Backpack Vacuum from Milwaukee

Milwaukee presents the new cordless M18 Fuel 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum for everyday job site cleanup tasks. “This backpack vacuum offers full control of power and modes with a tethered remote…

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…