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Pella spotlights manufacturing workforce for Manufacturing Month
Pella is highlighting how connected manufacturing technology, automation and employee development are helping improve production efficiency, quality and customization across its window and door operations.
U.S. sets tax total for Canadian softwood lumber exports at almost 35 percent
The U.S. Department of Commerce has set the countervailing duty rate at 14.11% and the anti-dumping rate at 10.64 percent, for a combined rate of 24.75 percent. With the additional 10% tariff imposed under Section 232, Canadian softwood lumber faces import taxes of 34.75% when entering the United States.
MillerKnoll lands on Newsweek's Greenest Companies list for second consecutive year
The recognition comes as MillerKnoll continues to advance initiatives to reduce its environmental impact across operations, products, and supply chain, supporting its long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and embedding sustainability across its business.
photo engraved on stainless steel
engraved a generic photo on stainless steel , dull stainless steel turned out well, this could probably be applied to most metals this is quite exciting as CO2 lasers and fiber don't do well in photos except for annodized aluminum
HF diamond stones
I bought their set quite a few years ago and they don't sell them anymore. I just need to know how the colors mate with grit size. I had labeled them with sharpie but no longer exists. Once I get this information, I'll scribe it into the backs. I've used these for starting after grinding and flattening my ceramic stones, though I now own a large 400/1000 diamond stone for that.
Benjamin Moore announces Webster Green as its 2027 Color of the Year
Webster Green HC-130 exemplifies enduring relevance and classic appeal through the ebb and flow of trend cycles while anchoring and elevating a thoughtfully curated palette of colors, the company states.
I bought too much gas and diesel fuel
The day it was announced that we had attacked Iran the night before, I decided to fill up everything we had with gas and diesel. I have six 5 gallon jugs that normally I fill up three times through the grass cutting season with non-ethanol. Wanting to get away from handling the 5 gallon
Cabinetmaker pleads guilty in a $308K scam involving cryptocurrency
A Florida-based cabinetmaker has been ordered to pay more than $308,000 in restitution to homeowners he allegedly defrauded in a cryptocurrency-related money laundering scheme.
Man Wah anticipates profits will plunge as much as 90 percent
an Wah Holdings has issued a profit warning, expecting net profit attributable to equity holders for the six months ending September 30, 2026, to decline sharply by 70 to 90 percent.
FS: 5 LN Bench Chisels $400
$400 shipped CONUS 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1” - original factory handles included. Currently there are custom Mesquite handles installed. These are lightly used and well cared for.
FS: LN Bronze Skew Block (RH) $450
Mid-90. Excellent condition. Includes original box and papers. $450 shipped CONUS
WTB 12″ Cole Jaws +/- Nova chuck
Well I got to researching cole jaws and to my surprise most of the turners on this forum seem to rarely use them even when they have 'em. So before I plunk down a lotta cash + tax on new ones, I figured I'd check if anyone wants to get rid of theirs. Ideally looking for a direct thread 1 1/4" Nova chuck with it. I am in NorCal and willing to send you a prepaid UPS label wherever you may happen to be within CONUS.
My new high tech dust collector
After a long period of R+D spanning approximately 45 seconds this morning, followed by an arduous 2 minutes of punching a hole with an awl and cutting and twisting some wire, I have a solution to my bandsaw dumping sawdust on the floor in the walkway when I am cutting and the dust port is not
3D Prints & Laser Projects to Upgrade Your Storage!
I use my laser and 3D printers to transform my shops tool wall! All prints used are below if you want to too! Bambu Lab Lasers, Printers & Filament: https://tidd.ly/3Vgj6r1 #bambulab #makerworld #bambulabr1 #laser Links from video: Skadis Generator: https://boxes.hackerspace-bamberg.de/SkadisBoard?language=en Skadis Wall Mount Bracket https://makerworld.com/en/models/2825601 Hammer Holders: https://makerworld.com/en/models/645558 Wrench Holders: https://makerworld.com/en/models/23589 Pliers Rack: https://makerworld.com/en/models/761940 Stackable Pliers Holder https://makerworld.com/en/models/754110 Micro Pliers: https://makerworld.com/en/models/149809 Screwdriver Holder (File Holder): https://makerworld.com/en/models/146269 Customizable hooks: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1078963 Mallet Holder: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2686030 Chisel Holders: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2107647 Small Pliers Holder (Marking Tools) https://makerworld.com/en/models/1191113 Skadis Carpenter Square: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1150277 Micro Screwdrivers: https://www.printables.com/model/438377 Please like and share! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterbrownwastaken Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kludge77 Twitter: https://twitter.com/kludge1977 music by Jason Shaw@ audionautix.com
Powermatic Drill Press Gear Rack
I absolutely do not like the aluminum gear rack. It’s garbage. Buckles. I want to replace with a copy made of steel. Surely someone here has addressed this. I understand pitch and pressure angle. I suspect the pressure angle is 20 deg. Regardless, has anyone ever found a source?
A Tale of Two Makas
At the beginning of the summer, I rented a Penske truck and drove to Indianapolis to pick up Dave Sochar’s Maka mortiser he had used in his now-closed doormaking business. It’s a 1970 DB-5. I was particularly interested in the unit because Mark Hennebury had previously rebuilt the head. As luck
Image Paint Software
Anyone else checked out the new advertiser, Image Paint Software? Their website has some absolutely gorgeous inlays. It says it works for the lasers as well as CNC. We don't do any colorful things like that for our inlay work, but that's really some beautiful work. If I did inlay work more often, I'd be taking that software for a test drive. Check it out..... http://www.amazoncanvas.com
I threw up in my mouth when I saw this
Recently, I came across a design that tried to replicate the Smart Woodshop cabinets, but they totally screwed it up and missed the most important design features! In this video, I'm setting the record straight and showing you how to actually build these cabinets the right way. I’ll break down the core benefits of the true Smart Woodshop design: using less material, requiring absolutely zero hardware, keeping the overall weight incredibly light, and integrating my signature auto-lock drawers. Focusing purely on the build process and the design elements that the copycats completely missed. Stop overcomplicating your shop furniture and learn how to build them right! Watch the full video👉 https://youtu.be/tgypUJGLX58 Smart Plans: https://stores.modularmarket.com/paulk_homes/index.php thesmartwoodshop.com
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Fascinating Bit of History
Always looking to expand my knowledge, I clicked on a random link because the title caught my eye and found it surprisingly very interesting. Now I'm curious how many more hidden gems of history are out there. Wonder if there are any woodworking methods that were used?
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