Furniture Manufacture
What is the Shaper Origin and handheld CNC manufacturing?
The Shaper Origin is a handheld computer guided router that acts as a portable CNC machine. Unlike a traditional CNC machine, it is entirely portable, allowing the user to guide the tool…
Removing mould from wooden furniture
Mould doesn’t just magically appear from nowhere, it forms from a microscopic opportunist that is present in abundance in the air that we, and our furniture, live in. In normal conditions, the…
Different types of finish and varnish for wood projects
Wood varnishes, finishes, and stains are key to both protecting timber and enhancing its appearance. Even though these terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to different products which each have different…
Understanding the different types of vise for your workbench
The vise, or vice as it is spelled in some parts of the World, has been a constant companion to the carpenter/woodworker for many centuries in one form or another. The modern…
Different types of saws: hand, power, table, CNC saws explained
A saw is a tool used for cutting through materials. Most commonly saws cut wood, although also metals, plastics, and other materials. A saw usually has a blade with sharp teeth that…
Richelieu fittings now integrated with our cabinet software
Richelieu is a specialist hardware manufacturer serving North America. We’ve configured their most popular drawer, lift and door systems for use with PolyBoard, our cabinet design to manufacturing software. You can now…
Wood preparation guide
Timber is very rarely used in its natural state. When it’s alive, it has natural defences but once it is cut down, decay to the environment sets in. There’s also aesthetics to…
Essential tools for woodworking
Woodworking is a fantastic pastime that not only keeps you occupied but also produces tangible items that can have a variety of uses. There is an overwhelming number of tools and general…