The Correlation Between Automated Technology and Manual Labor: 1 to 4

One of the most common questions I encounter is the relationship between automated technology and manual labor, particularly in the context of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines. People often wonder about the tangible benefits of integrating CNC technology into their operations. How much time can a CNC machine truly save? Will it significantly transform their […]

Rip-Cutting for Your Business

When it comes to rip-cutting wood, having the right tools in your woodshop is essential. There are several ways to rip-cut—and the levels of accuracy and efficiency a particular machine achieves will determine what machine is best for you. You’ll have many options: Portable track saws, vertical panel saws, traditional cabinet saws, sliding cabinet saws, […]

Dust Collection: a Big Priority for Your Small Business

In smaller wood shops, maintaining a clean and healthy work environment is of the utmost importance.  But how? A reliable dust collection system is your forever solution. Dust Collection Systems keep your shop tidy and safeguard the health of all. But choosing the dust collection system scaled to your operations can be confusing. Let’s explore the […]

Enhancing Small Business Sanding Efficiency

In the world of woodworking, sanding is the essential step necessary to achieve a smooth and polished finish on various surfaces. Investing in the right sanding machine can significantly improve efficiency and productivity for your small business. Stationary sanders come in various forms, each designed to cater to different sanding needs. Two popular types—drum sanders […]

Leverage the Power of Strategic Hardwood Sourcing

If your small business specializes in hardwoods, then you know sourcing lumber is the success factor in your operations. How you acquire hardwood—including domestic lumber, exotic woods, alternative materials like hemp wood, and reclaimed barn wood—sets your design, production, sales, and profit margin futures in motion. One option for sourcing hardwood is through domestic lumber […]

The Dawn of Individualist Manufacturing

The trend of hobbyists and small businesses growing into wood manufacturing has been gaining momentum in recent years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. This trend is being driven in part by the growth of social media platforms and advancements in automation technology, which has made it easier and more affordable for small […]

Built to Sell: How to Keep Revenue Streams Flowing and Growing

Growing your wood manufacturing business depends on many factors—with three key drivers fundamental to success: Revenue goals scaled to your business model; target markets matched to your product mix; and sustainable capital resources secured.  Let’s flash forward to this future state—or revisit your current reality: You’ve fully automated your business. High-level production is a constant. The product your […]

Your Passion for Woodworking vs. Transformative Technology: Where To from Here?

If you have ever thumbed through any woodworking magazine, you might perceive that the world of woodworking is reserved only for those with meticulous technique. When I first started woodworking, I―like many―romanticized the cultivation of technique and the pursuit of complex joinery: A journey that usually resulted in hours of slow methodical cuts…a side project […]

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 […]

You’re not just purchasing a machine. You’re investing in a new world of possibilities.

Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker revolutionized tooling forever when they invented and patented the very first handheld portable drill in 1917. Every wood products shop around the world has been influenced by this one invention. A second major advancement in tooling came about in 1949, with John T. Parsons’ invention of the first Computer Numerical Control system, […]