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Author Archives: amandad
Using new technology to foster creativity
May 7, 2012 – 7:41 am
After investing in a CNC router, Duncraft – a bird feeder manufacturer – created more new designs than it had in the previous 10 years.
DIY home projects can be satisfying and save money
May 4, 2012 – 9:44 am
Taking on home improvement projects instead of contracting them out can be a great way to save money and provide an opportunity for woodworking education and training.
Modern woodworking tools for age-old tasks
May 4, 2012 – 8:39 am
Across the country, carpenters and woodworkers are singing the virtues of some of the most sophisticated and modern tools.
Why disappointing March home sales might not spell doom for the woodworking industry
May 3, 2012 – 10:14 am
New home sales and the lumber and woodworking industries are intricately linked.
Boatbuilding attracts novice woodworkers
May 2, 2012 – 10:57 am
As the weather warms up, many people’s minds start to drift to the seas
Recent fires show need to wood shop safety preparations
May 1, 2012 – 8:04 am
Wood shops are filled with fresh timber, sawdust and a variety of flammable solvents, in other words they can be the perfect storm for a disaster.
Wood CNC machines attract Connecticut students to the woodworking industry
April 30, 2012 – 10:59 am
Two industry leaders in CNC software production rolled out a training program at high schools in Connecticut intended to increase interest in woodworking jobs as well as draw attention to the need for increased technology skills for professionals.
Use wood machines to build bird houses in spring
April 30, 2012 – 10:55 am
One telltale sign of spring is the return of birds across the United States.
Woodwork Career Alliance Develops Skill Standards for New Workers
April 30, 2012 – 12:00 am
One of the biggest challenges for businesses today is finding and keeping qualified employees. In most parts of the country, woodworking companies are facing a skills crisis. A couple of years ago, a group of associations, organizations and dedicated volunteers joined together to form the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA), a nonprofit organization, [...]
