Despite higher prices, there’s strong demand for black walnut (Juglans nigra). Sales are neck and neck with white oak and hard maple, according to suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News. “Walnut has continued to be a top mover for us. It’s in the top three every year, every quarter,” says Clint Dillon of Steve Wall Lumber in […]

As we look forward to a new year, it’s time to explore the latest trends in cabinetry that are set to take off in 2024. From sustainable materials to innovative storage solutions, these trends are sure to inspire your next kitchen renovation. Sustainable Materials.  With a growing focus on environmental sustainability, it’s no surprise that eco-friendly

SCM introduces the Morbidelli cx110 and pwx500 CNC drilling machines. The cx110 is ideal for artisan and high-production businesses, allowing for batch 1 flexible machining using an optimized, zero-setup-time system, according to the company. It also features a new six-position automatic tool changer for incorporating routing and profile cutting tools, and aggregates for side-to-side machining.

SCM Partners Group will run live demonstrations each day on industry-leading SCM technology including CNC Routers, Edgebanders, Drill & Dowel Machines, Sanders, Jointer/Planers, and much more! Take advantage of special show pricing that will only be available for a limited time!  Contact us to register for free tickets !!

Closets & home organization: Industry trends & projections Year-over-year growth in remodeling and repair spending is expected to shrink from 16.1% in 2022 to 6.5% by the third quarter of 2023, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

Above our office are two two bedroom apartments that are currently being rented.  When we found them, both were in terrible condition and left in a disaster state.  Both apartments had to be completely gutted.  There are new hardwood floors, sheetrock, black windows, cabinets and all new appliances in each apartment.  Both have a modern

Here are some pictures from our office renovation.  When we first found the office it was completely destroyed.  The place had been abandoned for a few years and needed to be gutted.  All of the electrical wiring, sheet rock and moulding had to be redone.  The floors were also done with wood look wide plank

Welcome to Allwood Machinery!! We are very proud of our building that we first purchased back in October of 2018.   We are still continuing our renovations today and planning to add additional second floor apartments. However when we first found this building it was in very rough shape.  Most of the warehouse windows were boarded

Despite recent sales fluctuations and the ongoing material and labor supply issues, the outlook for 2022 and 2023 remains optimistic for both residential and contract furniture manufacturers. According to Allied Market Research, the global demand for furniture — residential and commercial — will hit $800.6 billion USD by 2025, at a CAGR of 3.5%  (2018-2025).

Paying a little attention to proper setup and regular maintenance will go a long way to keeping your edgebander productive. Edgebanders are the central machine in today’s panel-driven cabinet shop, but they are a complex machine and have a reputation for being a bit finicky. The reality is that paying a little attention to proper