FDMC January 2023

Too many people are convinced that modern Americans don't make anything anymore.

Dura Supreme Cabinetry recently celebrated its 30th annual Kids Switch Day.

For nearly six decades, the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association has ensured that cabinets can withstand the abuse they endure every day in a typical household.

Sometimes the least of us just need a job. A West Michigan woodworking training program gives them that opportunity. And so much more.

Registration is now open for the co-located events to be held April 12-14. More than 1,000 closets and woodworking professionals are expected to attend. In addition to daily keynotes, attendees will hear from experts on topics including design, hiring and retaining labor, digital marketing, writing contracts, adapting CNC manufacturing, and ensuring professionalism in your business.

Breakthrough tool holding system from Leitz holds tools with maximum precision.

Major sponsor and new host expand the reach and prizes for the contest.

The Wood Doctor answers questions about moisture meters with pins or pinless and inline moisture measuring.

Brazilian rosewood, also called jacaranda, is perhaps one of the most beautiful woods in the world. However, extensive harvesting over the past three centuries has virtually eliminated this tree from the Brazilian forests, so that today it is not supposed to be harvested. The only material that can be sold legally is old stock; such material has to display a CITES Certificate, noting special approval. As might be expected, the wood is expensive.

Responses offer snapshot on material trends in the North American furniture market.

Bozeman “craftory” doubled in size, adding 100 jobs to grow acoustic guitar capabilities.

Nelson Extractor makes dust collection practical and easy for your drill press.

How do you tell your people to encourage them to get on board the lean manufacturing train?