The charm of natural wood has an unrivalled appeal. It is especially true when it comes to creating signature spaces. Plywood, often under-appreciated, is a versatile and eco-friendly material perfect for woodworking. The Appeal of Plywood in Woodworking Plywood consists of thin layers of wood veneer, stacked and bonded under heat and pressure. Its strength and stability have made it a mainstay in construction and furniture design. With a wide variety of types available, plywood suits…
A poorly estimated job may damage your company’s reputation when you have to re-quote the customer. It can also negatively impact your bottom line if…
What is lean manufacturing? Lean manufacturing is a series of methods designed to reduce or minimize the waste of labour and material resources while maintaining…
George got Blindsided George runs a shop that he started with his partner 33 years ago. (’86 to be exact) His partner passed away a few years ago and he’s kept things going. But- as he told me- things have been flat and declining a bit in the business. Where his average job used to be well over 120k, for the last 2 years, a normal job now is 100k-ish. How does that make sense?…
Cabinet production has remained consistent over the last 40 years. Production technology improvements have worked to enhance productivity and profits while maintaining the process. However,…
The lean approach has taken over the manufacturing world. Each aspect of production has benefited by extracting more from the limited resources available. Consequently, lean…