Labor’s Revolving Door: Can it ever stop turning?
Modern Woodworking’s exclusive labor study reveals wood industry turnover can reach 20 - 30 percent or more. And higher pay elsewhere is the reason.

Check out these 33 sources of trained factory floor help!
Our special directory gives you an update on the latest educational and training opportunities from the industry, colleges and universities.

AWFS to feature more automated standard machinery
Leasing deals along with more American companies aligned to compete price wise against the European

Moisture-related issues cause edge-glued panels’ splits and cracks
This first of two articles by Dr. Fred Lamb explores the causes and cures for splits and cracks in edge-glued panels. Learn three actions you can take to control moisture — the primary culprit.

Soft maple proves popular substitute for cherry/hard maple
Soft maple resembles cherry when stained and costs 20 percent less than hard maple. No wonder consumers are asking for it.

Upholstered manufacturers upgrade websites to lure Internet-savvy shoppers
Consumers are designing their own furniture with more accurate digital imagery and an unlimited number of style/fabric combinations. The software developer then furnishes leads to the nearest retailer who contacts the consumer promptly.

Monitoring belt loading does not have to interrupt production
Determine appropriate threshold levels of loading to set process control decision points through images from full motion videos. And you can get the information while your sander is still running.

Interior Shutter Manufacturer Designs Own Machinery and Software
When this former cabinet door manufacturer couldn’t find the equipment to help him switch to making interior plantation shutters, he engineered his own — including the software. Now he’s doing more than $500,000 a year in business.