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Upgrades and adds-on to get more from your shop’s outdated CNC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

NewsCherry is ripe for picking

Lower demand at the wholesale level leaves more for retailers

NewsSoft maple 
soldiers on

Soft maple sales remain steady despite price increases, driven by its similarity to hard maple and its versatility in various woodworking projects.

NewsRegulations tighten exotic market

Exotic wood supply tightens due to CITES regulations and demand.

NewsTight supplies, low demand for mahogany

Top-quality mahogany is increasingly scarce and costly, with limited supply and rising demand for substitutes

NewsWalnut remains as a top seller

Despite high prices, demand for black walnut remains strong, rivaling white oak and hard maple.

Tools & Machines

VideosVENTLESS SPRAYBOOTH USER REVIEW

In this video, an existing customer from Brenner Signs shares their authentic experience with the VENTLESS model VTLS10 paint booth. Their review highlights the performance, reliability, and efficiency of the…

VideosBlind Stapler, fastest way to attach face frames

The Blind Stapler is a brand-new tool never before seen. It is the answer to attach a face frame to a cabinet box! It takes just a few minutes. After…

VideosPockets, with screws… in 1.5 seconds!

The CSI-1.5D Pocket Cutter/Screw Inserter Machine cuts Castle’s 6 degree low-angle pocket, drills a pilot hole, and inserts a screw – all in 1.5 seconds. The CSI-1.5D produces stackable parts…

VideosSimple to Install: MERIVOBOX

Metal drawers offer a distinct alternative to traditional wooden cabinetry, providing a modern aesthetic that complements contemporary designs. MERIVOBOX is available in two colors, and a variety of looks can…

NewsGrizzly Industrial Names New President

Grizzly Industrial, a leading provider of woodworking and metalworking machinery and tools, announces that Shabir Balolia will assume the role of President, effective March 31. Balolia is currently Chief Operating…

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…