Cocobolo or cocobola (Dalbergia retusa) is one of the most beautiful woods in the world.

Register to attend the MachMotion webinar "Uncover the Hidden Threat in Your CNC Controls" At the Thursday, Sept. 21, Webinar, scheduled for 2 p.m. (EDT), attendees can learn about the risks of using obsolete CNC controls and how users can strategize to make sure production never stops. Learn how upgrading CNC controls can improve performance, enhance productivity, and maximize ROI. Viewers can ask questions live and talk with Mach solutions expert, Nate Hall.

The WMIA/WMMA Joint Technology Committee is hosting a free webinar focused on artificial intelligence tools and their application within a business setting. This ongoing webinar series is designed specifically for executives and upper management in the professional woodworking industry.

Bamboo is not wood, but a grass with no woody material in its stem. But we are seeing more and more use of this grass in cabinets and as a wood substitute. And I have seen some pretty good-looking bamboo items.

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Jennifer Williams, president and founder of Saint Louis Closet Co., has donated over $100,000 to local charities. To learn more about her approach, join our webinar on July 19.

Koa (Acacia koa) is a legume tree native to Hawaii. It is found on all the big islands and grows from near sea-level to the tops of the mountains, although it prefers the moist sites between 3,000 to 6,000 feet. It has been reported that trees from areas of heavy rain produce straight grain, while those at higher elevations produce more figured wood. Koa is the best known wood from the Hawaiian Islands.