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.
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Tariffs have not impacted raw exotic lumber, but challenges remain in sourcing exotic species due to scarcity and regulatory measures. Zebrawood and yellowheart are particularly difficult to source, with zebrawood facing a global shortage and yellowheart impacted by a Brazilian export ban.
Old-growth heart pine, prized for its rich hues and rustic appeal, is driving the reclaimed wood market. Customers seek hand-hewn beams and boards, often sourced from old barns, for decorative purposes.
Despite the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) devastating ash tree populations, hardwood dealers report that ash is still available, though declining. While demand has decreased due to concerns about future scarcity and design preferences for oak and walnut, ash remains popular for certain applications, such as guitar making.
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.
The L.S. Starrett Co., a manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, has partnered with H. Gerstner & Sons to offer 120 limited edition wooden tool chests. “The Starrett 200WCR…
Richelieu’s new product lineup features the company’s collaboration with Granberg, a European manufacturer of accessible kitchen and living solutions. “The partnership marks an exciting step forward in Richelieu’s mission to…
Rockler introduces the Glue Bottle Buddy, which dispenses glue with a quick squeeze, is non-clogging and easy to refill, according to the company. “The two-chambered design with inverted 12 ounce…
The Charles G. G. Schmidt & Co. is celebrating its 100th year in the woodworking tool business. “For 100 years, the Schmidt Company has been manufacturing and distributing high quality…
Registration has opened for the 2026 INNERGY Summit & Microvellum TechCon, scheduled for Feb. 8-11, 2026, at the Marriott in Anaheim, Calif. Event highlights include three days of software workshops…
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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