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…
Hardware Resources introduces the new HR MAX Wooden Pilaster System, a simple yet flexible solution for adding customizable rollout drawers to any cabinet large or small. “Crafted from real wood…
The Wood Industry Association (WIA) has launched the James Scarlett Memorial School Grant Program, established to continue the legacy of James Scarlett, a visionary leader and advocate for the woodworking…
Skylink has introduced a compact side-mount garage door opener that might change the way homeowners think about space. “As the world’s smallest model of its kind, the new Side Mount…
KOKI Group has announced that the Metabo brand in North America will transition to Metabo HPT, marking the next step in the company’s global strategy to unite its power tool…
Mechanical Ingenuity Corp., a manufacturer of electronic controls and circuit boards, introduces Wavecrest Power Quality Protection technology for sensitive electrical equipment. “It protects sensitive electrical equipment from unplanned power disturbances…
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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