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Most were positive at IWF
CabinetMaker+FDM spoke with a number of exhibitors during the four days of IWF Aug 25 to 28 and most companies reported being pleased with the way things turned out, even though attendance will be lower than the last IWF in Aug. 2008. Companies reported meeting new prospects -- one of the benefits of a large trade exhibition like IWF. Also, exhibitors said that a larger share of attendees were from smaller shops than in years past. Most exhibitors were positive, although some we spoke with we
… ContinueAdded by Karl Forth on August 30, 2010 at 12:27pm — No Comments
How do we collect time in the factory?
Time collection in the factory is a widely debated topic and one that many kitchen manufacturers could use some help with. Tracking your materials against a job can be pretty easy since we can see .. or count... how many bits and pieces were used on a particular job .. but how many hours were spent? .. and what was the hourly rate of these hours? Job costing can be difficult.
My advice is to ensure you have a way to collect hours on the work you are doing now. Find a way to tim
… ContinueAdded by Bruce P on August 26, 2010 at 5:35am — No Comments
To draw to quote or quote then draw ?? that is the question
Added by Bruce P on August 23, 2010 at 7:00pm — 3 Comments
Pre-IWF jitters? Not here
The IWF trade exhibition in Atlanta is the largest woodworking show in North America. When the show has a good year in terms of numbers of exhibitors and attendees, it's good for the whole industry.
With the next IWF only a few days away, we've done a lot to promote the show. We hope that people will come out and are concerned that some may be ready to assign blame if they don't.
There are several reasons to be positive. One is that the number of exhibitors has b
… ContinueAdded by Karl Forth on August 20, 2010 at 8:37am — 1 Comment
Pricing Survey deadline August 20
Here's a quick reminder to anyone who is bidding in the Pricing Survey to please return their bids by the deadline of August 20. If you have already downloaded the bid package and need some more time to complete your bid, just let me know. We want to encourage as many bids as possible.
If you need more information or still need to download the bid package, click this link.
Will Sampson
Editor, CabinetM
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Bail out Studebaker
We were in South Bend, Ind., this weekend and stopped at the Studebaker National Museum, which has interesting displays of cars, wagons and company history. Maybe you remember the Starliner or Lark, or the Avanti design, which is still seen on the street.
… ContinueAdded by Karl Forth on August 11, 2010 at 8:00am — 7 Comments
Are houses and their contents starting to shrink?
Added by Will Sampson on August 10, 2010 at 2:16pm — No Comments
Make social media work for you
You're planning to go to IWF to make connections with important suppliers and to meet other woodworkers. But how are you going to connect with customers?
Social Media and the Woodworking World is a free seminar scheduled during IWF on Friday, Aug. 27 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The seminar will be presented by Bruce Plantz, publisher of CabinetMakerFDM.com and SawdustSoup.com.
Who is making use of social media in woodworking today? Is it jus
… ContinueAdded by Kathleen McLaughlin on August 10, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments
Carved Cabinet Doors from WalzCraft
WalzCraft has added Decorative Carved Patterns to their extensive line of design options to customize Mitered Doors. These Decorative Carved Patterns can be featured on numerous mitered profiles, providing yet another means to… Continue
Added by WalzCraft on August 4, 2010 at 9:10am — No Comments
Learn how to reduce energy costs
Join energy expert Mike Moore, co-founder and President/CEO of American Energy Solutions, for a
… ContinueAdded by Kathleen McLaughlin on August 3, 2010 at 10:04am — No Comments
Will they buy LeBron's furniture in Cleveland?
Added by Karl Forth on July 30, 2010 at 9:05am — No Comments
Does green woodworking work?
Added by Karl Forth on July 26, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment
CabinetMaker.FDM article by Art Raymond
I am a friend of Art and have already sent him a note regarding statements in this month's article in the magazine, but I want to share my comments with others in the industry as well. I hope everyone who reads the article will be upset as I was. As a business consultant working with furniture manufacturers to help them improve their competitive position in the global maretplace, I am aware of the current situation of weak managers willing to take a hike rather than make a commitment to move
… ContinueAdded by James Lewis on July 22, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments
Glen G Guarino in 500 Cabinets, a Lark Book
Added by Glen G.Guarino on July 17, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments
Outsouring for the Small Shop
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Added by WalzCraft on July 16, 2010 at 10:14am — No Comments
CabinetMakerFDM hosting get-togethers the first three evenings of IWF
Follow CabinetMaker+FDM up the ladder to the roof! We will be hosting informal evening get-togethers after the first three days of IWF, Aug. 25, 26 and 27 on the rooftop of a nearby sports bar called Stats. It is located at 300 Marietta St. N.W., telephone 404-885-1472. It’s about one block from the Hall A entrance of the Georgia World Congress Center and it is across the street from the Hilton Garden Inn and Embassy Suites.
Stats features 70 high-definition televisions, popular Americ
… ContinueAdded by Kathleen McLaughlin on July 15, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments
CabinetMakerFDM launches iPad App
CabinetMakerFDM has launched an iPad App that gives a new definition to a digital magazine. The App, which can be downloaded free from Apple, gives readers full access to the magazine, interactive features, and news and product feeds from CabinetMakerFDM.com.
The App is more than a simple page viewer. The reader can chose between seeing thumbnails of a page, a full page, or enlarged tex
… ContinueAdded by Kathleen McLaughlin on July 14, 2010 at 3:38pm — No Comments
Take advantage of the great deal for the Technical Conference at IWF 2010
Buy a Symposium for IWF 2010. All of the Symposiums include your registration for the show floor.
Upholstery
Finishing
Cabinets to Countertops
Closets
and you get a free Technical Session.
Also
You can buy a Technical Sessions and get the second one for 50% off. Example the first session is $45.00 the second one would be $22.50.
And don't forget to to use the FDM1 for a discount the floor r
… ContinueAdded by Jim Wulfekuhle on July 14, 2010 at 1:17pm — No Comments
Book your hotel now for the International Woodworking Fair.
If you have not booked your hotel rooom for the International Woodworking Fair you should. Great rooms still available at the Marriott Marquis, Ritz Carlton Atlanta, Hyatt Regency, Westin Peachtree Plaza and the Hilton Atlanta & Tower.
Prices ranges from $137 to $156. Book now and make your plans to see thousands of products from over 900 exhibitors. www.iwfatlanta.com. Over 150 first time exhibitors for IWF 2010
Added by Jim Wulfekuhle on July 14, 2010 at 1:07pm — No Comments
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