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Features
30 IN THE LAP OF LUXURY: Stephen Anderson, owner of
Aspen Custom Woodworking, has found an enviable market
in Colorado ski country.

35 TABLE SAW REVOLUTION: The market keeps expanding

as manufacturers focus on safety, cordless options, software
and new designs.

39 STOP THE NOISE: In a loud world, customers are seeking

silence and simplicity from their kitchen and bath hardware.

News Desk
8 AWFS adds online student 10 Emerging artists invited to
design competition. Philadelphia Furniture Show.

8 World of Wood heads to 12 WOOD MARKETS:

New Orleans. Cedars in their many forms
are steady movers.

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TAKING STOCK
with TOD RIGGIO
There’s a price to pay
to get the good stuff
W
hen shopping for materials,
I’m mostly looking at qual-
ity. Sure, I’d like to save a few
bucks, but I’m expecting to pay
a premium price for premium stock. A good
chef doesn’t skimp on the ingredients, right?
So I’ve been scratching my head over the
Chinese hardwood plywood debate raging
between two North American interests. One
side wants the government to penalize im-
porters, while the other argues for unfair
trade practices to continue. No one is arguing
for product quality or suggesting that you get
what you pay for.
The debate was settled Dec. 1 when the
U.S. International Trade Commission voted
4-0 for significant tariffs based on a deter-
mination that the domestic industry is ma-
terially injured, or threatened with material
injury, by reason of dumped and subsidized
imports. As a result, the U.S. Commerce De-
partment will issue an antidumping duty of
183.6 percent and countervailing duties up to
194.9 percent on orders on imports of hard-
wood plywood from China.
The Coalition for the Fair Trade of Hard-
wood Plywood, a group of six producers and
manufacturers, applauded the decision.
Imports of Chinese hardwood plywood
increased 22 percent from 2014 to 2016, and
another 26 percent in the first half of 2017,
injuring the U.S. industry, according to the
coalition.
“Today’s decision demonstrates that the
U.S. Government will not tolerate unfair
trade practices and will support American
manufacturing and workers,” Kip Howlett,
president of the Hardwood Plywood Veneer
Association, said in a statement. “This puts
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American interests first by standing up to
the illegal imports of Chinese hardwood ply-
wood. We are thankful for the hard work of
the Commission and the Department of Com-
merce in recognizing the significant unfair
trade practices of the Chinese hardwood ply-
wood industry and the injury it has caused
U.S. producers.”
The news did not sit as well for the Amer-
ican Alliance for Hardwood Plywood, an
organization of American importers, dis-
tributors and manufacturers of hardwood
plywood, along with other U.S. companies
that depend on the availability of global re-
sources.
The alliance had letters of support from the
Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association,
National Association of Home Builders, Rec-
reational Vehicle Industry Association, and
the International Wood Products Association
as it argued against the duties.
“These rates are based purely on politics,
not on any type of marketplace reality. Un-
fortunately, hundreds of thousands of Amer-
ican workers will pay the price in lost jobs.
Industries including the kitchen cabinet, rec-
reational vehicle, window and door, furni-
ture, homebuilding and flooring industries
all utilize the Chinese hardwood plywood
because it is distinctly different from Ameri-
can hardwood plywood,” AAHP chairman
Greg Simon said in a statement.
“The Department of Commerce’s high duty
rates have raised the stakes for American
manufacturers who cannot get this raw mate-
rial at home.”
Unless I’m mistaken, the U.S. produces
plenty of hardwood plywood. You just have
to pay the price to get the good stuff.
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AWFS adds online
student design competition
By Jennifer Hicks

T
he Association of Woodworking
& Furnishings Suppliers recent-
ly launched “Design it Digital”,
a new CAD-based online design
contest that is open to middle school, high
school and post-secondary students in ac-
credited woodworking or related programs
in North America.
The contest presents three hypothetical sce-
narios in which a client is asking for a custom
piece of furniture. Students can choose their
favorite client project and design a solution
using CAD and rendering software.
“This contest introduces students to chal-
lenges that designers face when making a
custom piece of furniture,” says Don Big-
elow, chair of the AWFS education commit-
tee. “It also highlights the use of CAD soft-
ware in our industry and provides an op-
portunity for AWFS member companies to
get involved with students and schools. Our
focus is to engage young people into thinking
about the many career opportuni-
ties utilizing advanced technology
in the wood industry.”
The contest is free to enter and
applications will be accepted
through May 31.
A panel of industry profession-
als will judge the contest. The
AWFS will announce the winners
in August.
“This contest is an entirely online
process, making it accessible to any
CAD student in North America,”
adds AWFS Education Director
Adria Torrez. “We can’t wait to see
the creativity and innovation that we
know the students will present and
look forward to seeing entries from
schools throughout the country.”
Complete contest information is
available on the Education page at
www.awfs.org.

World of Wood
heads to New Orleans
By Jennifer Hicks

O
ver 300 attendees from 30 coun-
tries are expected to attend the
62nd annual World of Wood Con-
vention. Hosted by the Interna-
tional Wood Products Association, the event
is scheduled for Mar. 14-16 at the Hotel Mon-
teleone in New Orleans.
The convention caters to businesses in-
volved with the global wood products sup-
ply chain, offering them the opportunity to
learn from and interact with speakers and
panelists with strong expertise in regulatory
compliance, market intelligence, and corpo-
rate leadership.
“New Orleans is home to a cluster of long-
time IWPA members as well as the Port of
New Orleans, a vital hub for im-
ported wood products and is the
perfect venue for our 62nd annual
meeting,” IWPA president JoAnn
Gillebaard Keller said in a statement.
“Anyone with a stake in the global imported
wood market should consider inviting suppli-
ers and customers alike to join you to sample
the unique New Orleans culture while also
catching up on cutting-edge design trends, the
latest economic information, and critical legal
and regulatory developments.”
Attendees include importers, U.S. manufac-
turers, wholesalers, offshore suppliers, and
service providers to the global wood prod-
ucts industry.
In addition to keynotes and other seminars
from economists, the convention will also fea-
ture a new Supplier/Importer Exchange and
Lunch where attendees will have an opportu-
nity to connect with wood products suppliers
of all types from around the world for a few
minutes at a time.
The convention will conclude in true Mardi
Gras fashion with a second line parade from
the hotel to the closing reception and dinner.
For registration and other information, visit
www.iwpawood.org.

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Emerging artists
invited to Philadelphia
Furniture Show
By Jennifer Hicks
T
wo Philadelphia organizations com-
mitted to supporting artists are join-
ing forces this spring for one design-
filled weekend. This year’s annual
Philadelphia Furniture Show will feature
works from members of the city’s Center for
Emerging Visual Artists, an organization that
10 WWW.WOODSHOPNEWS.COM JANUARY 2018
supports artists with resources
needed to help them develop sus-
tainable careers.
“CFEVA is a beloved institu-
tion that cultivates undiscovered
artists and celebrates their work,”
says Stefa Normantas, the show’s
Guests at last year’s opening night reception
included furniture maker, artist and educator
Wendy Maruyama (second from left).
managing partner. “Their paintings and sculp-
ture will be a stunning complement to the
hand-crafted furniture and furnishings on dis-
play at this year’s show.”
Now in its 24th year, the Philadelphia Furni-
ture Show will exhibit the work of more than
50 established and juried artisans from the local
region and throughout country who work in
wood, metal and fabric. The CFEVA exhibition
will feature paintings and sculptural pieces in a
variety of media by regional artists.
The show, scheduled for Apr. 13-15 at the
23rd St. Armory in Philadelphia, is expected to
draw 2,500 visitors.
“It will be a great experience for Philadelphia
artists to showcase alongside some of this coun-
try’s finest furniture designers. In addition to a
curated installation, CFEVA is delighted to co-
host the Preview Party, which means that I will
operate one end of the two-person gang saw that
splits a log to open the furniture show,” says Lisa
M. Brown, president and CEO of the CFEVA.
For more, visit www.philadelphiafurniture-
show.com.
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Stiles Machinery Inc. recently opened
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service and support representatives in
the Northeast with the additions of Mike
Dozeman and Brian Billard.
Dozeman will be serving as Stiles’
Northeast sanding, solid wood and ve-
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Cedars in their many
forms are steady movers
By Jennifer Hicks
S
trong, flexible and versatile, domestic
cedar varieties are softwood lumber
broken into several families and types
and used for decorative and function-
al purposes, including outdoor furniture.
Understanding cedar as a species can be-
come an intense scientific undertaking be-
cause its name is commonly thrown around
to dozens of tree types. To keep it simple,
species in the genus Cedrus are considered
true varieties of the softwood cedar. The
commonly used domestic varieties most-
ly discussed here have different scientific
names.
Aromatic Eastern red cedar [Juniperus vir-
giniana] is known to give off the strongest
aroma and is the one of the top choice cedars
for this very reason, according to lumber and
veneer suppliers interviewed by Woodshop
News. Some say the other domestic cedars
are not far behind due to their working prop-
erties and appearance.
Greg Engle of Certainly Wood in East Au-
rora, N.Y., supplies Alaskan, aromatic and
Western red cedar veneers.
“Aromatic red cedar seems to be a steady
mover here. We sell quite a bit of that. It has
the most scent and is the most recognizable.
It has a sharp color contrast of light sapwood
with reddish tones in the heartwood, and it’s
easy to work with,” says Engle.
“We sell it for the restoration of old cedar
chests people have, and for its aromatic qual-
ities of dressing rooms and furniture. One of
our customers is a large musical instrument
producer here in the U.S. and they use it spe-
cifically for a final layer for their drum kits
they produce on a custom basis.”
Alaskan yellow cedar [Cupressus nootkaten-
sis], which also has its own distinct scent, is
typically requested in veneer form for its fine
grain qualities.
“The grains are so tight you almost need
a magnifying glass to count them. Most of
the specifications we receive for that type of
veneer are for Japanese ornamental furniture
and Japanese-inspired residences across the
U.S.,” says Engle.
“The Western red cedar [Thuja plicata], also
known as pencil cedar, is known for its linear
qualities and tight grain as well. Lately we’ve
been putting that into custom kitchen inte-
riors out West and it’s just got a real refined
fine look. Here on the East Coast there are
several door manufacturers that are specify-
ing that as well.”
Scott Roberts of Roberts Plywood in Deer
Park, N.Y., primarily sells Spanish cedar [Ce-
drela odorata], also referred to as cigar cedar,
which offers a uniform pinkish to reddish
brown tone and is light in weight. It is also
classified as a hardwood.
“I sell more Spanish cedar than anything
in solid wood and some plywood. The solid
they use on a lot of exterior projects and boat-
building projects because it’s rot resistant.
Spanish cedar kind of looks like mahogany.
Most of it’s coming out of Brazil. I do sell
some Spanish cedar plywood to guys that are
doing cigar humidors.
“The other one I deal with is aromatic East-
ern red cedar. That’s typical for hope chests,
closet interiors, and I even have a guy that’s
building canoes out of it.”
Doug Grove of Groff & Groff Lumber in
Quarryville, Pa., says his cedar varieties sell
at the same rate year after year. He’s recent-
ly noticed the most hype over Western red
cedar, stating that availability has decreased
causing the price to go up.
“Western red is still selling. Customers just
cry when they hear the prices. The red aro-
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lining closets. I just sold a whole house worth
of white cedar for trim to a customer, which
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CMT’s new chrome-coated saw blade, kinetic dust extractor accessory, and long-depth hole saw.
CMT Orange Tools debuts
three new products
By Jennifer Hicks
C
MT Orange Tools introduced
chrome-plated saw blades, long-
depth hole saws and a kinetic dust
extractor at the STAFDA Conven-
tion and Trade Show, held Nov. 12-14 in Aus-
tin, Texas.
The new saw blades feature special carbide
that reduces tooth abrasion and a chrome-
plated body that protects against corrosion
and pitch, according to CMT’s national sales
manager, Sal Taro.
“Our laser-cut, premium-quality plates are
made of 46-48 rated HRC German steel for
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slots that reduce vibration and noise by 25
percent compared to standard blades. Tri-met-
al brazed teeth withstand the severe impact
caused by cutting harder woods and compos-
ite material,” Taro explains.
The new hole saws feature large chip clear-
ance slots and tungsten carbide-tipped cutting
teeth.
The kinetic dust extractor is an accessory
for increasing efficiency on a CNC machine.
The unit is installed in place of a collet nut and
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ing to Taro.
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Castle adds portable

low-angle pocket cutter
By Jennifer Hicks

C
astle presents a portable pocket hole machine, the Castle 100, to produce the
company’s 6-degree screw pockets.
Company president and founder Max Durney, inventor of the machine,
says he struggled for years on how to bring the Castle low-angle pocket cut-
ting technology to smaller shops in a compact and inexpensive way, while eliminating
the need to use plastic jigs.
“For years we have wanted to share the advantages of the Castle pocket with more
than the professional woodworkers who use our industrial equipment every day, and
now finally we can,” says Durney. “We created a great following in the industrial end,
but sometimes that equipment costs too much and takes up too much floor space for a
consumer.”
The machine cuts the pocket with a Bosch palm router and has a guide to insert the
screw with a drill/driver.
The 6-degree angle makes for a stronger joint, according to Durney.
“All of the steep angle pocket cutters and drills that come in at approximately a
15-degree angle can lead to shifts in the joint. Our 6-degree angle makes it easier to
drive the screw and doesn’t produce a significant shift. That’s what’s so dramatic
about a low-angle pocket,” says Durney.
The Castle 100 sells for $475 with the Bosch palm router.
For more, visit www.castleusa.com. Inventor Max Durney with the Castle 100.
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SCM makes FlexCut

available for full line
By Jennifer Hicks

S
CM announced the availability of its FlexCut
mobile gripper unit as an option for the com- FlexCut is a system of arms,
pany’s entire line of panel processing equip- rollers, clamps and grippers.
ment.
The FlexCut is a system of arms, rollers, clamps and
grippers that work to pull material to make additional
cuts, ultimately freeing up the operator and reducing
cycle time.
FlexCut works independently from the main push-
er, allowing for differentiated rip cuts and crosscuts
in a simultaneous application, explains SCM product
manager Stephen Gulia.
“The FlexCut has been around a few years, but
now it’s trickled down to all levels of machinery on
all models. It’s a flexible solution that can provide a
competitive advantage, depending on the customer,”
says Gulia.
Gulia says the FlexCut can increase shop productiv-
ity up to 30 percent and result in space saving of up to
20 percent.
“On a typical beam saw, you would have to make
one rip cut for length, push the panel again, make
another cut, and all those cuts are the same size. Then
you would have to turn the pieces to make the cross-
cuts. With the FlexCut, you can now do those cross-
cuts at the same time for better efficiency.”
For more, visit www.scmgroup.com.

Martech offers new

system for Grade D
breathable air
By Jennifer Hicks

M
artech Services Co., manu-
facturer of breathing safety
equipment, has added the
model 50-WB to its Quality
Air Breathing System series for spraying
waterborne finishes.
Tom Wright, the company’s market-
ing director, explains that the system
was designed with proper filtration to
remove moisture, oil vapors, dirt and
other potentially dangerous contami-
nants.
“It is designed to work with your ex-
isting compressed air source to properly
filter and monitor the compressed air for
Grade D breathable air. This system also
provides ultra clean and dry air for use
in spraying waterborne or solvent based
paints, and can handle up to two paint-
ers at the same time,” says Wright.
The 50-WB can process up to 50 stan-
dard cubic feet per minute (SCFM) of
breathable air or 35 SCFM of clean and
dry air, or any combination within those
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The model sells for $2,895.
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Sign making:
Combining art, skill,
tooling and machinery
By John English

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ign making is definitely one route that
a woodshop can take to turn an idle
CNC router into a profitable invest-
ment. Pretty much any model can
carve signs in wood, foam or plastic, and the
major physical limit is usually just the size of
the machine’s work area.
Shops that specialize in sign making ei-
ther do all the design work in-house or they
partner with an advertising or sign business
and act as a subcontractor. But owning or
having access to a CNC machine is only the
first step. You’ll also need tooling, software,
training, and spray booth upgrades (parts
may need to be painted or otherwise coated,
rather than just using traditional wood fin-
ishes), and most shops will probably need to
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other materials to their menu – products that
don’t always behave the way solid wood and
sheet goods do. Even on a CNC the travel and
rotation speed of spindles can vary a lot, as
will the cutter shape, size and geometry. Many
signs are thicker than casework components
and often are contoured or otherwise irregu-
larly shaped, so work holding can be a chal-
lenge. Many also may require the addition of
an aggregate head to reach around curves or
into nooks and crannies.
The machinery and tools are available to
any shop, but making them sing requires
some dedication, training and design talent.
Great sign makers are artists, and their ap-
proach is complex.
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up to 48” x 96”, including the VR48. Some of

Vision’s machines use single-phase Black Box
vacuums to hold work, and they also support
an oscillating knife that lets a shop work with
a variety of materials such as graphic foam
boards, closed cell foam, plastic-covered foam,
corrugated cardboard and plastic, gasket ma-
terials, rubber, cork, felt and other single-ply
cloth or fabric, vinyl and even leather.
Shopsabre (shopsabre.com) makes machines
suitable for hobbyists and full-production
manufacturing. Options include vision recog-
nition systems, tangential knife systems and
multiple tool capabilities. Its CNC routers
can handle designs from a very simple 2D
project to a complex 3D sign, using existing
DXF files, clip art and photographs or new
designs from scratch.
The CNC router bit sign making set from Freud
Tools, model 87-108.

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timcam.com) delivers fine finishes around the
edges of sign parts. It cuts at a speed of up
to 1,500 inches per minute and comes with
a steel frame to eliminate vibration, and a
productivity software suite. It has automatic
calibration, and a number of customizable op-
tions such as a phenolic four-zone, slide-valve
work surface, CAD/CAM software, and the
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 FINISHING
with BOB FLEXNER
The art of distressing:
Making the new look old
T
wo-hundred-year-old furniture looks
different than new furniture, even if
the old furniture has been well cared
for. The difference is caused, primar-
ily, by color change (due to light and oxida-
tion), wear and dirt accumulation as the furni-
ture has aged.
Imitating the look of oldness in newly made
furniture, or newly made parts that you are
attaching to old furniture, is called “distress-
ing.” To distress wood, you must approximate
the color change, wear, and dirt accumulation.
There is no step-by-step right way to do
distressing. It all depends on the look you are
trying to imitate. It’s more valuable to under-
stand what you are trying to achieve and the
broad methods for doing this. Then, you can
choose the specific steps and techniques that
will produce the exact look you want.
Color change
The best way to approximate color change is
with stains and bleaches. Stains are most often
used because most woods darken with age.
Dye stains usually work better than pig-
ment stains, because dye stains color wood
more evenly and naturally. Pigment stains ap-
plied directly to wood and wiped off highlight
pores and other recesses by lodging in them
and making them darker. Pigment added to a
finish and applied as a toner tends to muddy
the wood, which may actually provide the
look you’re after.
Some woods, such as walnut, lighten with
age. Other woods lighten because the sun has
bleached them. New wood can be lightened
artificially with two-part bleach – sodium hy-
droxide (lye) and hydrogen peroxide. Thin the
bleach with water to achieve various degrees
of lightening. Then stain the wood darker if
you need to.
It’s always wise to practice coloring scrap
wood before applying stain or bleach to the
actual project, so you get an idea of what will
happen. Changing a stain color, or replacing a
bleached-out color after the fact, is often dif-
ficult.
24 WWW.WOODSHOPNEWS.COM JANUARY 2018
Wear
Distressing is most often thought of as
beating furniture with chains or other metal
objects. Beating furniture is one way to fake
wear in furniture. But wear can take many
forms, and the trick is to make the artificial
wear look natural.
Chains tend to make nearly identical ding
marks. But dings and gouges made over
100-or-more years of natural wear would
not be anywhere near identical. They would
take many shapes. Furthermore, natural
wear is not just ding marks but wood actu-
ally worn away on parts such as chair rungs
and edges of table tops. This type of wear
can be better imitated using rasps, sandpa-
per, and wire brushes.
The best way to determine the type of wear
to add to new furniture is to look at old fur-
niture and notice how it has been dinged and
worn. Then choose the tools or objects that
will most closely create the same effects. Most
importantly, don’t make the same marks all
over. Think of a piece of furniture as having
spent a generation of time in each of several
different households, some treating their fur-
niture with care, others roughly.
Colonial Saw to offer new dimension
in vertical cutting
Colonial Saw Inc., the exclusive U.S.
distributor of Striebig AG vertical panel
saws, will debut the Striebig 4D at the
2018 IWF in Atlanta next summer.
The 4D name refers to time as the fourth
dimension, an integral component of each
4D sawing center as it delivers significant
increases in productivity. Already popular
in Europe, the top-of-the-line Striebig 4D
has fully automated horizontal and verti-
cal workpiece positioning systems. The re-
sult is nearly effortless one-person opera-
tion and greatly reduced operator effort in
terms of loading and offloading panels or
Also, pay attention to whether the damage
was done to the wood before it might have
been refinished, for example, or whether it
was done on top of the finish. Distressing
done directly to the wood before it is stained
and finished looks very different than distress-
ing done on top of a finish.
Dirt
Old furniture often looks as if dirt has accu-
mulated in recesses such as those on turnings,
moldings and carvings. In some cases what
has actually happened is that much of the fin-
ish has been worn away from the high spots
by repeated rubbing, either from use or from
a polishing cloth. The effect is the same, how-
ever. The recesses are darker.
You can imitate this effect easily by glazing.
The word “glaze” refers both to a type of stain
and to a method of applying the stain.
There is no step-by-step
right way to do distressing.
It all depends on the look
you are trying to imitate.
Any oil- or water-based stain, or paint
thinned to the consistency of stain, can be
used as a glaze. But manufacturers provide
a special product called glaze, which is for-
mulated to spread and be manipulated easier
than stain or thinned paint. Glaze has a qual-
ity called “slip.”
pieces, according to Colonial Saw.
“The 4D took a quantum leap in terms
of technology by integrating CNC capa-
bility,” Dave Bull, Colonial Saw’s Striebig
product manager, said in a statement.
“It is the first panel saw from Striebig
to offer intelligent cut optimization. In
practical terms that means it can take a
project cut list, optimize the cutting pat-
tern for the saw, and cut the sheets auto-
matically. Now all the operator has to do
is confirm the next cut and remove the
finished piece.”
For more, visit www.colonialsaw.com.
 The method of glazing is to apply a wet
coat of glaze over a sealed surface with a rag,
brush or spray gun. (The first coat of finish
seals the surface.) Let the thinner flash off so
the glaze loses its shine. Then wipe most or
the entire glaze off the high spots leaving it in
the recesses to simulate dirt. Allow the glaze
time to dry, and then apply at least one more
coat of finish to protect the glaze from being
scratched or rubbed off.
Oil-based glazes (stains) are easier to use
than water-based glazes because oil-based
glazes dry much slower. You have more time
to manipulate them to achieve the look you
want.
On the other hand, you can coat over water-
based glazes much sooner, and water-based
glazes don’t fill the air with so much solvent
smell. It is because of reduced solvent smell
that most faux finishing done on walls in
buildings is done with water-based glazes.
The surface area to be covered is much larger
than that of a piece of furniture.
One very nice characteristic of using a glaze
is that you can remove it if you don’t like it, as
long as it hasn’t hardened. This allows you to
actually practice on the object you are finish-
ing without fear of doing irreversible harm.
Soak a rag with paint thinner (for oil-based
glaze or stain) or water (for water-based glaze
or stain) and wash the glaze away. Limited
contact with paint thinner and water won’t
damage any finish.
Probably the single biggest mistake people
make using glaze to simulate dirt is not thin-
ning the glaze enough and getting too thick a
build. The dirt buildup in recesses of old fur-
niture is usually very thin.
If you are using a manufacturer’s glaze rath-
er than a stain, it’s best to thin the glaze with a
glaze extender provided by the manufacturer.
Extender is glaze without the pigment colo-
rant. It will help maintain the easy working
qualities of the colored glaze. But you can thin
any oil-based glaze or stain with paint thinner
and any water-based glaze or stain with water.
In most cases you will want to use a dark
brown or walnut color to simulate dirt. The
most popular colors for this step are Van Dyke
brown and burnt umber. You can add these
colors to neutral glaze to make your own col-
ored glaze.
If the glaze dries before you get the excess
wiped off, abrade it with fine steel wool. In
fact, abrading after the glaze has dried is al-
most as effective a technique for manipulating
color as wiping off the glaze while it is still
damp.
Bob Flexner is the author of “Understanding
Wood Finishing” and “Flexner on Finishing.”
Entries sought for Directory of
Traditional American Crafts
Early American Life magazine is seek-
ing entries for the top traditional artisans
in America as judged by a panel of muse-
um curators, collectors, and other experts.
Those selected for the Directory of Tra-
ditional American Crafts will be recog-
nized in the pages of Early American Life
magazine and in nationwide publicity.
Those receiving the highest honors will
have their work photographed in a major
museum setting among complimentary
period pieces, and those photos will be
published in the magazine.
“The Early American Life Directory of
Traditional American Crafts embraces
fine art, folk art, and trades — the work
of human hands in traditional media
and styles. In the past, participants have
submitted baskets, period clothing, dolls
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large projects with portable CNC. Use it to
perform precise and easily repeatable cutting,
carving, machining, and milling operations.
Work with wood, MDF, plastics, foams, and
aluminum. All at the press of a button.
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work, ornamental and historical painting,
pottery, wood carving, and weaponry.
The unifying element is their historical
nature—objects crafted by hand before
the mid-1800s,” the magazine said in a
statement.
The directory is open to artisans who
work with period materials, techniques,
and tools in traditional styles or who de-
pict traditional scenes. Selection is limited
to work representing the period before
the American Civil War but embraces Eu-
ropean-influenced (for example, Pennsyl-
vania German), American colonial, and
Native American artistry. Artisans must
demonstrate scholarship, and their work
must be true to the period it represents.
For an application and more informa-
tion, visit www.earlyamericanlife.com/direc-
tory.
The Large Sheet Tool’s rigid frame clamps
onto large pieces of material up to 24” wide—
allowing you to execute large projects with
a series of accurate cuts; quickly sliding the
Handibot down the length of your material.
The revolutionary new control software,
FabMo, unleashes even more freedom. This
built-in digital fabrication and motion control
system gives you the robust power of CNC
technology while reducing the challenges
of CNC.
Like the Handibot Adventure Edition, the Large
Sheet Tool is take-anywhere portable. The
tool has wheels on each side, providing the
capability to move it like a roller-board suit-
case—across the shop or across the country.
For full tool specs and to purchase,
visit www.Handibot.com
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workstation requires a 3D rendering card with
a high amount of memory and outputs for at
least two monitors, costing $500 to $1,000.
When choosing a 3D rendering graphics
card, take into consideration the brand of
software planned for the workstation. Some
software operates more reliably with a given
graphics card, whether it is NVIDIA or AMD
GPU-chip based. Workstation cards use dif-
ferent software drivers as they are tuned for
graphics intensive applications rather than for
gaming or general use.
The next component in any computer, PC or
workstation, is the storage. For a PC, a 500 GB,
7,200 rpm hard disk is more than adequate,
possibly augmented by a 1 terabyte external
hard disk. The internal hard disk for a work-
station should spin at 10,000 to 15,000 rpm
and have 1 to 3 terabytes of capacity.
Backing up any computer is essential,
and at least one full on-site and one off-site
backup is recommended. Use a backup pro-
gram that can complete the first total backup
and also perform a timed full disk and data
backup. Your external hard disk should be
at least two to three times larger than the pri-
mary hard disk to handle several backups.
One last major internal item is the power
supply unit (PSU). Again, a workstation
has higher power needs, so a PSU should
be of the highest quality and sized
properly. You’ll also need an unin-
terruptable power supply to combat
power surges or dips.
Large monitors are easier on the
eye and I prefer two 32” monitors at
my workstation.
Entry-level, pre-built workstations
from Hewlett-Packard and Dell are
available for under $1,000, though
expect to pay around $2,000 with
upgrades, not including monitors.
The extra cost of a workstation
and accessories will be paid back
with faster, more accurate work on
a computer that is more reliable,
less prone to errors, and built to
last.
SMA holding regional
workshop in Georgia
The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association
has scheduled a regional workshop at Stair South
Inc. on Eatonton, Ga., on Feb. 16, 2018.
The workshop will include updates on codes and
certifications, a shop tour of Stair South’s facilities,
and a visit to the Ritz Carlton to view a spiral stair-
case.
SMA regional workshops are one-day day events
that focus on practical examination of stairbuilding
issues. Breakfast and Lunch are included as well as
all seminars and demonstrations. All in the indus-
try are invited to attend.
For registration information, visit www.stairways.
org.

WCMA announces
European plant tour event
Registration is open for the Wood Com-
ponent Manufacturers Association’s 2018
spring annual meeting and European
plant tour event.
The WCMA is partnering with Stiles Ma-
chinery and Pollmeier to host the event,
scheduled for Mar. 11–16 in Germany.
The event provides an opportunity for
members to observe leading-edge solutions
to improve their quality and production
methods.
“The event will highlight visits to some of
the most advanced woodworking machin-
ery and manufacturing facilities, providing
an unrivaled opportunity to gain an edge
in discovering ‘what’s next’ in the global
woodworking industry,” the WCMA said
in a statement.
“Throughout the week attendees will
get an exclusive look into the most inno-
vative kitchen cabinet, window and door,
and furniture manufacturers. Participants
will gain insights on ways to make their
business more successful by observing
best practices with global influences.”
For more, visit www.wcma.com.

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A floating staircase, fabricated and installed by
Aspen Custom Woodworking, at a clinet’s home.
 In the lap

OF LUXURY
Stephen Anderson, owner of Aspen Custom
Woodworking, has found an enviable market
in Colorado ski country
By Jennifer Hicks

A
spen, Colo., has been good to native New Zealander Ste-
phen Anderson, a.k.a. ‘Stevie the Kiwi.’ Located in the heart
of the Rocky Mountains, the small city with a population of
about 8,000 offers an abundance of powdery snow perfect
for every ski season, drawing the extremely rich and sometimes famous
that patronize his business, Aspen Custom Woodworking.
Anderson’s clients, many of whom are repeat customers, are mostly
millionaires and billionaires living deluxe lifestyles with multiple va-
cation homes, fancy cars, private jets and the like. They want lavish
décor and will happily replace their existing, already gorgeous, interior
woodwork with their latest tastes at the drop of a dime, according to
Anderson.
The work just keeps pouring in, says Anderson.
“I’m just a ‘yes’ man. That’s how everyone knows me. We’ll do any-
thing for anyone. We’re here to help and we try to enjoy ourselves. The
jobs are amazing,” he says. “Nothing is the same thing twice. They’re
always one-off custom pieces, whether it’s handmade furniture, enter-
tainment centers, theaters, vanities or walk-in closets.”

WORK AND PLAY

PHOTOS: BRIAN PAYNE/REDUX PLUS

Anderson grew up in his South Pacific homeland with a yearning for

adventure. Fortunately, he was guided by sound parenting which led
to him to be a productive member of the workforce while fulfilling his
other dreams.
“I left school at 15 years old and started an apprenticeship in wood-
working. It was four years, 8,000 hours, which is pretty standard for
that type of training. My mother said I couldn’t leave school unless I
found a job that would last me the rest of my life, so I found that ap-
prenticeship and started it straight away.”

JANUARY 2018 WWW.WOODSHOPNEWS.COM 31

Matt Gerzina, with Anderson in the top left photo, builds a cabinet in the shop.
Knowing that woodworking would be his most logical ticket to
adulthood, and out of town, he worked under the guidance of several
master craftsmen and completed his training in 1990.
“I finished my apprenticeship and decided to move to Aspen to be a
ski bum. I thought it was a good time to do some traveling,” says An-
derson. “I think a lot of New Zealanders get out after they finish their
apprenticeship or finish college. They travel the world and go explore.”
He got a job as a lift operator for six months, and then went to Eng-
land for a year and a half to work at a London cabinetry and joinery
shop. By now it was apparent woodworking was a dependable fallback
and that piqued his interest to build his contacts in the field. But he still
had a zest for the ski life and returned to Aspen, working as a snow-
board instructor and at a local cabinet shop for the next several years.
“I couldn’t get enough of Aspen. It’s just a great place. I think it’s just
because it reminds me of growing up in New Zealand. Everyone’s very
outgoing here and it’s got that small-town feeling.”
EIGHT YEARS LATER
After several years in Europe, and another stint at the London shop,
32 WWW.WOODSHOPNEWS.COM JANUARY 2018
Anderson and his wife Colleen moved back to Aspen in the spring of
1998. He needed a more permanent employment situation.
“The ski season is only six months out of the year. I had to get profes-
sional if I was ever going to grow up and buy a place here,” he says.
His first shop was three miles out of town. In 2007, he bought a
2,400-sq.-ft. shop in the downtown area.
“This space is zoned for light commercial and I qualified,” says An-
derson. “It’s an amazing location. My clients love it. They fly in on their
private jets and don’t have to leave Aspen. They can stop here before
skiing, hiking or rafting to have a look at their project.”
Anderson says his clients are often bankers, investors and owners of
big companies. Some have old money or have made their fortunes.
“We have all sorts. Some own sporting teams, some are celebrities.
There’s a super nice NASCAR driver in town. Mostly all of them are
friendly and down to earth.”
One particular client has been very good for business. “We’ve done
custom beds, vanities, an in-house theater, walk-in closet … it’s sort
of never ending,” says Anderson. The rational is hard for most of us
to understand, but he explains “just because you come to Aspen and
buy a $20 or $30 million house, you may like the bones of the
house or the view, but that doesn’t mean you like the fit and
finish inside. Even though it’s beautiful, it’s not what they
want to live with, so they’ll just tear it out and they’ll call us
up and we’ll redo it.”

TAKING ALL REQUESTS

There’s not much Anderson and his crew won’t take on.
He often works with architects, interior designers and con-
tractors to produce a range of designs.
“Everything changes here every few years. One year it’s rift
cut white oak or quartersawn African mahogany. Next it will
be reclaimed barn wood. This year, walnut is super hot. We
work with a lot of exotics. We just did a house that was all
zebrawood and butternut.”
All finishing is subbed out, a result of Aspen’s distaste for
lingering fumes and Anderson’s preference.
“There are a couple of different finishers we work with.
The main one is Avalanche Custom Painting. Those guys are
great. They’re very professional and have a really nice facility The team at Aspen Custom Woodworking also includes Luke Newlin (right) and two
in Carbondale. To be honest, I don’t want to do the finishing. Bernese mountain dogs, Manu and Nui.
I don’t like the chemicals or the fumes.”
Anderson has two employees and isn’t looking to expand. He gets a “Everyone that holds a hammer and does trim carpentry thinks they
lot of applicants, but hardly any with the requisite skills. can walk right into a shop and do what we’re doing and it’s just not
“I get a lot of people asking if I’ll take them on,” he says. “I’ve had that way. It’s a totally different environment.”
a handful of apprentices before but not many of them want to sit the Luke Newlin has been on board for eight years. He found an ad on-
whole thing out and do it for four years. That’s what an apprenticeship line for Anderson’s shop while training at a trade school in Denver.
is to me, the 8,000 hours. “I consider him to be a fully qualified tradesman. And he’s an amaz-

JANUARY 2018 WWW.WOODSHOPNEWS.COM 33


Anderson with one of the shop’s popular chair designs.
ing woodworker; he can build anything. You can show him a picture of
a chair or anything and he can just go and do it,” says Anderson.
Matt Gerzina joined the shop two years ago. “Matt’s great, too. He’s
done a bunch of jobs, worked at a glass place and at another cabinet
shop. He’s dedicated.
“Both of these guys love to get out in the mountains, go hiking, fly
fishing, rafting, camping, biking,” says Anderson. “Whether it’s winter
or summer, I try to give us long weekends and make time available to
do those things.”
The shop’s two mascots, two very large Bernese mountain dogs, com-
plete the team. They have M ori names, the native language of New Zea-
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land. There is Manu, which means ‘pride’, and Nui, which
means ‘big’.
A NICHE OF HIS OWN
Anderson doesn’t need to advertise. His reputation for
quality brings in the work. Plus, he doesn’t have much
competition.
“No one else can afford to be up here and there’s no
more commercial space where you can do this. There are
lots of guys down valley and they’re my competition.”
And there’s hardly ever a lull in business. The parade
of Range Rovers in the winter and Ferraris in the summer
is an accurate sign of a very healthy local economy.
“The average single-family home in Aspen is around
$5.6 million now,” says Anderson. “The [Great Reces-
sion] didn’t affect us. We did see homes go up for sale,
but my clients didn’t own them. Corporations owned
them. I’ve discovered that just because someone lives in a big house,
they don’t always own it. It may belong to the company they work for.”
Anderson’s only lament is not spending enough hands-on time in the shop.
“I seem to be more of the ‘office girl’ these days, doing estimates,
invoices, meeting with clients, measuring, and having a lot of meetings
with designers and architects.
“But in between jobs, I try to enjoy the outdoors as often as possible.
Aspen is a special place.”
Contact: Aspen Custom Woodworking, 601 Rio Grande Pl., Suite 110,
Aspen, CO 81611. Tel: 970-925-5030. www.aspencustomwoodworking.com
 Altendorf offers an operator guidance
system, Magis, for its sliding table saws.

TABLE SAWS:
The market keeps expanding as manufacturers focus on safety, cordless
options, software and new designs
By John English

he nature and function of table saws has changed a lot over the ing learning curve. So, at least for the time being, table saws are still

T past couple of decades. Now, much of the production work

that this machine used to handle is done on beam saws, opti-
mizing CNCs, vertical panel saws and other machines. Tech-
nology keeps moving along. Ho hum.
But there’s still no substitute for a small, portable table saw on the
jobsite, especially when working with parts that are a little larger than
a miter saw can handle. And small custom shops still rely on a decent
cabinet saw (or even a hybrid or contractor model) to dimension ma-
terials. While robotics and CNC technology are obviously the future,
they both come with a daunting price tag and what can be a challeng-
alive and well in the woodshops of hobbyists, custom craftsmen and
installers. And while new toys such as ShopBot’s new Large Sheet Tool
might change that sooner than we think, they are still making news.
Most woodworkers are still wondering whether all of these machines
will soon be carrying SawStop safety technology. It’s a debate that has
been raging for several years, and is still not settled. Last spring, the
Consumer Product Safety Commission made a preliminary determina-
tion that “there may be an unreasonable risk of blade-contact injuries
associated with table saws.” Interested parties were invited to comment
by July 26th, 2017, and it seems that’s where it stands for now.

JANUARY 2018 WWW.WOODSHOPNEWS.COM 35

Grizzly’s new 12” (top) and 14” sliding table saws.
In an interview with Woodshop News,
SawStop’s vice president of marketing Matt
Howard says the company’s acquisition by
Tooltechnic Systems (TTS, the parent of Fes-
tool) last June is opening lots of new doors in
terms of product options. SawStop’s safety
system may have applications across a wider
range of machinery and tools, and while it will
be a little while before we see such products
on the market, the engineers in both compa-
nies are excited about the prospect of making
all kinds of woodworking a little safer.
Bosch is currently barred from selling its
Reaxx table saw in the U.S., following Saw-
Stop’s complaint to the U.S. International
Trade Commission that Bosch infringed on its
safety technology and patents.
CORDLESS SAWS
Small shops and installers are just beginning
to experience what amounts to revolution-
ary technology in the portable unit market.
That’s because battery-powered table saws
are adding a whole new dimension to the
concept of jobsite portability. Bigger batteries,
36 WWW.WOODSHOPNEWS.COM JANUARY 2018
and using several in series, have opened the
door to powering portable circular and miter
saws that are capable of making big cuts all
day long. Now, cordless power is entering the
table saw sphere.
The DeWalt (dewalt.com) model DCS7485T1
is an 8-1/4” cordless saw with a brushless
motor, a rack-and-pinion fence, and the capac-
ity to rip 4x8 sheet goods (24” rip).
Metabo (metabo.com) also has a couple of
versions of its full 10” cordless table saw that
should soon be available in the US. The saw,
model TS 36 LTX BL 254, is powered by two
18-volt LiHD batteries and features a built-in
collapsing wheel/leg set that makes it ex-
tremely portable. It also has integrated dust
extraction and an extra-large support sur-
face thanks to both table width extension and
length extensions. It doesn’t have a riving
knife, but the splitter can be lowered without
tools for hidden cuts, and transporting.
With the recent introduction of several cord-
less miter saws (such as Makita’s XSL06 10”
model, and similar tools from manufacturers
such as Ridgid and Ryobi), it’s probably safe
to say that woodworkers can look for a rapid
widening of choices in the cordless, portable
table saw sector.
LARGER SAWS
Altendorf (altendorf.com) has introduced the
first digital, mobile operator guidance system
for a sliding table saw, called Magis. It shows
the cutting sequence for optimized panel pro-
cessing and, being mobile, can be used with
any Altendorf sliding table saw. It also helps
to enhance safety in the workplace, and reduc-
es the time required to complete a defined job
at the machine. Magis consists of software, a
tablet and a mount. It is not a cut optimization
program, but rather a visual prompting sys-
tem, so intelligent that it can acquire the rel-
evant data from the cut optimization package,
detect the saw specs, and then incorporate this
information into prompts.
Grizzly (grizzly.com) offers a new industrial-
grade 14” sliding table saw, model G0764Z.
Listed at $8,150 plus shipping, it’s engineered
to handle the largest sheet material and has a
4-1/8” maximum depth of cut at 90 degrees.
 Laguna Tools carries an extensive line of Fusion table saws.

There’s an independently controlled scoring blade and two flip stops

on the crosscutting fence, plus a large overhead blade guard with a 4”
dust port and a 5” cabinet-mounted port. The company also introduced
the G0820 12” slider for $4,695. This smaller saw is still an industrial-
grade machine, but its compact size (118” x 90”) takes up a lot less shop
space. It will crosscut sheets up to 63” x 106-1/4” and rip panels as
wide as 33”. At 7-1/2-hp, it has a scoring blade, a miter fence with ad-
justable flip-stops, dust ports above and below the blade, a riving knife,
and a clamping hold-down system for the sliding table.
Oliver Machinery (olivermachinery.net) recently introduced a 10” left-
rip table saw that comes in a couple of different fence configurations
(36” and 52”). The new 10040, which the company calls a hybrid, is a
cast-iron saw with the trunnion mounted to the cabinet, not the under-
side of the top (as it would be in a contractor saw). It also has a spindle
lock, riving knife and built-in wheels.
The newest version of the Fusion saw from Laguna Tools (lagunatools.
com) is now equipped with a riving knife, blade guard and quick-
release system. It’s available in 110- and 220-volt systems, and features
a 36” rip (52” optional) capacity.
Delta Machinery will introduce two new 10” portable table saws
under the ShopMaster (shopmastermachinery.com) brand in 2018, model
S36-290 with a 16” rip capacity to the right of the blade and model S36-
300 with a 31” rip ability.
Skil (skilsaw.com) has introduced a new 10” portable worm-drive
table saw that the company says is specifically designed with the
power and torque needed to tackle ripping tasks. It has a full 3-1/2”
depth of cut and 25” rip capacity, so it’s big enough to rip plywood
sheets in half. It also features the company’s Dual-Field motor.

More table saw sources can be found in the Woodshop News’ Resource
Guide at resourceguide.woodshopnews.com. Delta’s new 10” saw, which will carry the ShopMaster brand.

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Vesta Fine Hardware’s Firesky collection (top); new from Emtek Products.
In a loud world, customers are seeking
silence and simplicity from their kitchen
and bath hardware
By John English
he only way to spot a trend is to search for its trail. By looking
T back, we can often guess the way forward. We can never know
definitively where it will lead, but perhaps it’s enough to just
enjoy the ride, and perhaps even influence the direction a little.
One trend is definite: as life becomes ever more complex and tech-
nological, people increasingly exhibit an innate desire to simplify. The
more noise and distraction there is in the world, the less we wish to
allow in our personal spaces. Back in 2010, journalist George Michelsen
Foy wrote as essay in “Psychology Today” about the need for silence.
“Chronic, even low-level noise boosts stress levels,” he wrote, “which
in turn trigger health problems such as hypertension.” Well, we live
with the daily noise of cellphones, commuting, loud entertainment,
full schedules, pressured families, and the constant barrage of breaking
news. No wonder we want to retreat to our homes, close the doors on
the greater world and simply decompress.
Strangely, nowhere is the need for quiet demonstrated more clearly
than in kitchen hardware. Yup, pulls and knobs happen to be a surpris-
ingly accurate barometer of social norms. Even when the casework is
domineering, the hardware often makes a bigger statement than the
boxes. Perhaps it’s something to do with the fact that these minor ac-
couterments – just a few inches long – can operate doors and drawers
JANUARY 2018 WWW.WOODSHOPNEWS.COM 39
 The Maxcess under-mount slide (top) and ZBox metal drawer box.
and thereby give us control over the larger
whole.
Take a quick look at cabinets over time, and
the relationship between hardware and soci-
ety becomes more obvious. Gustav Stickley
(born in 1858), Charles Rennie Mackintosh
(1868) and Frank Lloyd Wright (1867) all de-
veloped complicated casework, but reverted
to simple wrought, cast or beaten hardware.
Their metal was either brown or black, and
even the more inspired pieces reached back
to the simplicity of medieval forges. Keep in
mind that these men were born right at the
end of the Industrial Revolution, and all three
expressed a desire to design for simpler, by-
gone times – to reduce the world’s noise. You
can see the results, not so much in their build-
ings and furniture, but definitively in their
hardware.
The Shakers, too, reached backward for si-
lence. Through the turbulence of Revolution
and Civil War, these pacifist furniture builders
retreated farther into communal life, avoid-
ing worldly goods and ambition – which,
conversely, became the very cornerstones of
American growth. Their furniture refined the
essence of design, and their hardware was, for
the most part, simple wooden knobs.
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Now how, you might ask, does such histori-
cal musing benefit a woodshop owner who is
thinking about which hardware to install on
showroom doors?
To answer that, let’s take one more very
brief trip down Memory Lane. Perhaps the
best, and certainly the most creative years
ever for hardware design were the 1920s
and 30s, when Art Deco shook the creative
world by the shoulders. The movement was
in many ways the child of Art Nouveau (1890
to about 1910), which was a shift in decora-
tive arts that moved architecture and furni-
ture from the shadow of industrial smog into
the bright light of a new century. Its cabinet
hardware was a reflection of vast changes
in social norms, when democratic values re-
placed monarchies, and merit rather than birth
became the measure of a man. Art Deco was,
to some degree, a harbinger of the nascent
middle class. Today, hardware manufacturers
still pay homage to Art Deco design. It was the
first time that materials were added to metal
in the mass manufacture of pulls and knobs.
Art Deco designers introduced ceramics, bone,
glass, stone and other colorful materials to
kitchens and casework. They also considered
form to be at least as important as function.

Hopewell Bath Collection hardware from Top Knobs.
The award-winning hinge from Titus.
comfortable. One downside to eliminating visible hardware is the grub-
biness of handprints, especially in homes with children. And by adding
both handles and hidden openers, a cabinetmaker can cater to clients
who may have physical problems (such as arthritis or carpel tunnel
syndrome) that can make it difficult to grasp knobs, but who still want
the traditional look of handles in the room.
Lazy Susan hardware has come a long way lately. Well, corner
cabinet solutions have, and most of the new ones no longer involve
turntables. For example, Blum’s adaption of Rev-A-Shelf’s Glideware
is a heavy-duty slide-out system that features hooks for cast iron and
steel cookware. The hooks can be placed anywhere along the run, and
instantly adjusted. It’s an elegant way to use a corner.
Larger drawers have become trendy over the last few years, and sev-
eral manufacturers have introduced hardware to, well, support that.
For example, the 3160EC Eclipse from Accuride is a commercial-grade
drawer slide that can accommodate a 60”-wide drawer. To allow that,
the company added lower spacer clips with extra plastic ball bearings.
These give additional lateral support, and reduce drawer migration.
The unique anti-racking system allows the 3160EC to prevent side-to-
side movement. The end result is a full extension, 100-lb. rated slide.
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PULLS AND KNOBS – WHAT’S HOT?
Clean lines are in. Uncomplicated designs with little or no flourish
are being used to underscore the monotone look of painted, powder-
coated or foil doors and drawer fronts. Handles (pulls) are becoming
more popular than knobs, perhaps because there seems to be more
‘body’ to them in the stark, slim new design palette.
Polished or brushed stainless steel is still blazingly hot, in part be-
cause of the popularity of stainless steel appliances, but so is black or
dark bronze. In that vein, Emtek Products (emtek.com) has introduced a
new line of cabinet hardware that it calls Transitional Heritage with an
Art Deco-inspired look. If the goal was to incorporate the grace of that
period with contemporary functionality, the designers seem to have
captured the essence of both.
The drama here is in the color contrast. Take, for example, the new
Hopewell Bath Collection from Top Knobs (topknobs.com). The hard-
ware comes in several finishes, but the flat black really stands out.
Simple geometry is the rage right now, and probably into the foresee-
able future. Circles, squares and simple cylinders are popular. Tapers
and swirls are not as desirable, although slight bows are acceptable. If
placement is an issue (where on the door is the best location?), design-
ers suggest that hardware should line up across a vista of drawer fronts
and doors. That is, even though the cabinet heights might vary, the
hardware doesn’t have to. Uniformity in placement, it is suggested, will
underscore the uniformity of the hardware, and bring a sense of con-
trolled intention to the room.
Color is being used sparingly to add drama, and this is one of the
hottest trends in hardware. It’s a way to add weight to that perception
of quality mentioned earlier. By superimposing small, bright splashes
of color on a sea of monotone casework, the designer can customize a
look at comparatively little expense. Round, stainless steel knobs with
polished, highly colored stone or enamel can really jump out from a
background of white cabinets. For example, the new Firesky collection
from Vesta Fine Hardware (vestafinehardware.com) features natural stones
such as Mojave lapis, iron tiger-eye, Mojave calcite and Carrera, to name
a few. The collection is composed of 83 pieces in four hand-polished fin-
ishes (nickel, satin nickel, brass and chrome), and they’re intentionally
designed for cabinetmakers who want clients to feel that they own some-
thing extraordinary and special. And while Firesky plays into the latest
hardware trends, the look is still very custom. The hardware also comes
with a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser, which is one more
point a woodshop can bring up with a customer, in terms of quality.
OTHER TRAILS TO FOLLOW
Beyond black and stainless finishes, brass is still relatively popular.
Emtek’s new Transitional Bath Hardware Collection is typical. Forged
from brass and available in seven finishes, the collection includes a
towel bar in four sizes, a square towel ring, a bar style paper holder,
and a single hook with rosette. The finishes are oil-rubbed bronze, satin
nickel, flat black, polished chrome, polished nickel, satin brass and un-
lacquered brass.
There is some evidence of a return to precious metals (silver and
gold) in kitchen hardware, and this is in part taking its lead from bath-
room and kitchen fixtures. (Many designers advise clients to ‘follow
their fixtures’ when choosing casework hardware.) There is something
to be said for the blatant opulence of gold against the stark coatings
of white-painted Shaker five-part doors and flat or slightly chamfered
drawer faces. But it’s easy to overdo gold, and it can be quite spendy.
One option, brushed gold, is gaining a particular foothold, especially in
some coastal markets.
Silver – and not variations of chrome or nickel but genuine, old-fash-
ioned, highly polished Sterling – is also cropping up here and there. It’s
an unusual choice, and that in itself may well be the attraction. Another
unusual option in this era of minimalistic monotones is a limited revival
A slide-out system for storing pots and pans.

of farmhouse chic. Here, wooden knobs are the same color as the doors.
In fact, the rustic look overall is experiencing a minor revival, perhaps
in response to a nostalgic yearning for both solace and warm texture.
Softwood doors and drawer fronts, or even walnut casework, can invite
rustic hardware as an accent, and this often takes the form of beaten iron
or black finishes, gate-like handles, or handcrafted hardware.
On the other end of that scale, sleek metal drawer boxes are trend-
ing, too. Last year, Grass America (grassamerica.com) introduced ZBox,
featuring ball bearing slides, standard and deep drawer heights, full ex-
tensions, and best of all from a woodshop’s viewpoint, quick construc-
tion and simple installation. Grass also recently brought us Maxcess
– an economical, full access, soft-close, under-mount slide that was de-
signed for both face frame and frameless cabinetry. It fits conventional
drawer construction, handling material thicknesses that range from
1/2” to 5/8” and delivers a full view inside.
Speaking of speedy construction, Titus Group (titusplus.com) was
awarded a Gold Medal at Furnica for its T-type snap on hinge that
allows for an intuitive hinge-to-plate mounting in any one of three
directions. That simplifies the mounting experience and makes for
easier door installation, even in tall cabinets where four or five hinges
are required. Its shallow hinge cup works on doors from 15 to 26 mm
thickness.

NOTES AND NOTIONS

If you’re building taller wall units (eliminating soffits is definitely a
long-term trend in the industry), then just adding short boxes above
regular 36” tall wall-hung cabinets may not be the smartest way to go.
It limits access. Extra tall wall cabinets don’t have to be restricted to just
one door, and moving the transition between the two doors down to a
more manageable height is an opportunity to add more hardware, and
thereby make the kitchen more accessible for the client.
Lighting is hardware, too. Advances in energy efficient LED lighting
are making this a very popular option even in budget-minded kitch-
ens, and a cabinet shop is as good a place as any for customers to shop
for this hardware. Just be sure a licensed electrician is involved in the
installation: if a cabinetmaker does the wiring, it can open the door to
liability. Along with lighting, there are some very clever ways to charge
or plug in phones, tablets and other devices using hidden hardware in
cabinets. Take a look at the Doug Mockett site (mockett.com) for ideas.
One last thought: there has been a spate of low-budget hardware
flooding the market of late, much of it in bubble packs from overseas,
with perhaps a dozen handles or hinges enclosed. A woodshop’s reputa-
tion depends to a surprisingly high degree on the quality of the materi-
als it uses. Buying time-tested products from industry-leading names is
going to be a lot safer than installing cut-rate hardware that has a thin
veneer of nickel over a rust-prone or brittle core. Caveat emptor.
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the work surface. The platform can also be used as a separate
work surface by attaching it to a wall. It is made of solid Eu-
ropean beech wood treated with natural oil. Other accessories
from Sjöbergs can be added to the platform, including jaw
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AT THE GALLERIES
Massachusetts exhibit
explores the old and new
By Jennifer Hicks
“C
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ture from the Trustees Collec-
tion and North Bennet Street
School Artisans,” opened
Nov. 18 at the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard,
Mass., and will run through Mar. 28.
The exhibit explores the stories of these his-
toric objects from the 18th and 19th centuries,
discovering the ways they were crafted, and
creating new dialogues between old and new
with contemporary interpretations. Through
these ‘conversations’, the exhibit celebrates
the rich tradition of cabinetmaking in New
England that continues to this day, according
to the museum.
Curated by the trustees’ senior curator
Christie Jackson, this collaboration with the
North Bennet Street School of Boston features
newly created, original pieces of wooden
furniture made by 12 select staff and alumni
alongside historical pieces from the trustees
collections.
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“Each participant worked closely with Jack-
son to select a piece of historical furniture to
respond to, and they will ‘answer’ in a range
of ways, not with copies or reproductions, but
in some cases with a contemporary compan-
ion to an 18th or 19-century object, such as a
chair for a desk, or floral inlay that seems to
bloom in response to bud-like inlay made in
the 1820s. Each pair of objects, old and new,
are displayed together,” the museum said in a
statement.
Tom Loeser exhibit
A new furniture exhibition, “Tom Loeser:
Please, Please, Please”, is scheduled for Jan.
30 through May 20 at the Museum of Craft
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approximately 20 mostly new furniture pieces began in the early 1980’s with a series of fold-
and framed artworks. ing chairs, colorful seats that double as wall-
Loeser is a furniture designer/maker from hung art. In more recent years, he has made
Madison, Wis., who challenges conventional chests that swivel and slide, rocking chairs for
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Calendar, Woodshop News, 10 Bokum Road,
Essex, CT 06426; editorial@woodshopnews.com.
COLORADO
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Jan. 26-28 — The Woodworking Show. Lo-
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Tampa. www.thewoodworkingshows.com
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Aug. 22-25 — International Woodworking
Fair. Biennial woodworking industry trade
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dreds of exhibitors and dozens of seminars
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ference (WIC 2018), sponsored by the Wood
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dress wood industry topics through seminars,
panelists and networking events. Location:
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www.woodworkingindustryconference.com
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ucts Association’s 62 annual World of Wood
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Twelve-week program designed for aspiring
professional furniture makers. Location: Cen-
ter for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport.
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turers Association’s annual conference. Loca-
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torium at the Rochester Museum and Science
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thusiasts with educational seminars, group
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ville. www.arts-craftsconference.com
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An open house
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O
akBridge Timber Framing of
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on crafting homes like finely
built furniture, using traditional
mortise-and-tenon joinery, only on a much
larger scale.
A family-run Amish business formed
in 1986, the company hosted one of its bi-
annual open house events in November,
giving attendees a chance to meet their
craftsmen, learn about timber framing and
how the company works.
OakBridge has built homes in 25 states,
built with hand and pneumatic tools using
techniques handed down from generation
to generation. Owner Johnny Miller works
alongside his father, children, brothers
and cousins, all of whom grew up raising
frames.
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Holding an open house is great way to educate
prospective customers about your shop’s pro-
cesses and capabilities. Following a presentation,
visitors to the OakBridge Timber Framing event
had lunch with employees, toured the shop, and
observed timber-framing demonstrations.
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“We treat each home we build as if it
were going to be our own,” says Miller.
“To us, timber framing is an art. It’s not
about how quickly we get it done. It’s
about how well we get it done.
“To know that the structures we build
with our own hands are the places that
people call home, where they raise their
families and visit with loved ones, it’s
one of the best feelings. To be able to do
this for thirty years and going is an im-
mense privilege.”
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layed at the open-house events. Miller
says they’ve been a great success and
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