Woodshop News Staff
Penny wise, pound foolish
The Power Tool Institute cautions tool buyers to only buy batteries manufactured by their tool’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Finalists announced for IWF Challenger Awards
Twenty finalists were selected from a field of 86 entries in the 2022 IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award competition.
Guffey Systems launches new website
With the launch of its new website, Guffey Systems in Seymour, Tenn. is providing customers an information-rich site to learn about and purchase its award-winning vertical finishing systems PivotLine and PivotPoint.
NWFA hosts a student event at Expo
The National Wood Flooring Association hosted a Learn the Ropes Expo Student Day at its recent Wood Flooring Expo to expose high school students to career options in the hardwood flooring industry.
Remodeling growth expected to ease into 2023
Expenditures for improvements and repairs to the owner-occupied housing stock are expected to grow throughout 2022
New trim router from Triton
Triton presents a new 1.2-hp trim router with two included bases and other attachments for expanded versatility.
New cordless brad nailer from Metabo-HPT
Metabo HPT announces the newest addition to its cordless nailer lineup, model NT1850DF, the MultiVolt 18-gauge compact brad nailer.
Nova USA names new marketing manager
Katja Wahl is the new marketing manager at Nova USA Wood Products, a supplier of hardwood products and accessories. She is responsible for leading the company’s sales, marketing and public relations efforts.
AXYZ introduces Metalworker router
AXYZ announces the addition of the Metalworker router to its inventory of industrial-grade CNC machines.
NWFA hosts successful Wood Flooring Expo
The National Wood Flooring Association's 2021 Wood Flooring Expo, held July 7-9 in Orlando, Fla., drew over 2,500 attendees.
New website for Pony Jorgensen
Pony Jorgensen, maker of the Jorgensen handscrew, Pony pipe clamps and other woodworking clamps, has introduced new user-focused features to its website.
Home improvement spending expected to rise
Annual gains in homeowner improvement and maintenance spending are set to accelerate in the second half of the year and remain elevated through mid-year 2022, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity report from the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
New portable Pocket Cutter from Castle
Machinery manufacturer Castle USA introduces the 110 Pocket Cutter, a portable and adjustable pocket hole joinery solution.
New six-bay charger from Bosch
Bosch Power Tools announces the addition of its new six-bay charger, model GAL18V6-80, featuring a sequential, two-cycle charging method.
Installer’s storage set available from Festool
Festool USA will launch its new limited edition Systainer Installer’s Set on Oct. 1, providing an integrated system for tool organization and protection, according to the company.
Colonial Saw presents Striebig Virtual Trade Show
The Streibig Virtual Trade Show will be held live, Sept. 24-25, from Colonial Saw’s showroom.
Atlas presents remodeled G90-250
Atlas Copco has launched the newly remodeled, oil-injected G90-250 air compressor. The new G Series (125 to 335 hp) joins the GA and GA+ offerings, completing the lineup in the company’s mid/large oil-injected horsepower category.
New half mask respirator from Trend
Trend introduces new N99 disposable half mask respirator, the Trend Air Stealth Lite.
Milwaukee adding service hub
Milwaukee Tool is establishing a new service hub in Greenwood, Ind. Anticipated to open in March 2021, this centralized repair facility will complement the company’s other service hub in Greenwood, MS.
Next Wave offers chess set files
Next Wave Automation, in celebration of its 10th anniversary, is offering free instructions and VCarve files for making a commemorative chess set.
New benchtop planer from Grizzly
Grizzly Industrial introduces a new bench-top planer, model G0832, featuring a 2-hp universal motor, three double-sided HSS knives and built-in dust collection.