Growing into Technology

It’s no surprise that most woodworkers are challenged by technology and even more confused by the term G-code. For generations, manual labor tooling has been the backbone of our profession. Consider the simple handsaw transformed into a motorized handsaw. The two were similar enough so as to maintain cognitive correlation of each tool and its […]

Düspohl Introducing New Wrapping and Laminating Solutions

German-based Düspohl Maschinenbau is introducing new improved solutions and standards for wrapping and laminating larger wood pieces. With new “scalable solutions,” Düsphol says it will be offering “its profile wrappers with optimized standard equipment that reduces set-up times, simplifies the handling and minimizes downtimes.” The profile wrapping and laminating lines manufacturing company, based in Schloss […]

C.R. Onsrud Breaks Ground on New NC Facility

C.R. Onsrud , the family-owned machinery manufacturing company, broke ground last month for a new building that will bring its Troutman, NC campus up to 225,000 square feet. In breaking ground on March 1 for a new 67,000 building that will house production of larger machinery as well as additional office space, C.R. Onsrud said […]

IWF Introduces the Design Side of Wood

Starting now, the industry’s newest wood-based and engineered materials created for the built environment move into the IWF product resources spotlight with IWF Design. Featured are the latest surfaces, finishes, hardware, and much more in hundreds of lines from top design-driven manufacturers. Learn more about IWF Design here.

Lumber Now #4 Business for Home Depot

The home improvement giant has grown its revenue in this key category from its sixth largest classification to now its fourth biggest over the past decade. Everyone knows Home Depot is the biggest retailer in the home improvement sector but a recent analysis of their business over the past decade shows a dramatic rise in […]

New Study Shows Homeowners Renovate for the Long Run

New research from the online trend and data company Houzz shows that a majority of homeowners plan to renovate their current homes and expect to stay in them for 11 years or more. The housing market may remain challenged by rising mortgage rates and a slowdown in new construction but those who are already in […]

Can You Make a Toilet out of Wood? A Finnish Company Says Yes

Wood has proven itself to be incredibly versatile in its end uses but even we were surprised to find out that a Finnish company has created what it says is the world’s first toilet created entirely out of wood. Woodio, a design company out of Finland, has taken wood to one of its most unusual […]