GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The National Woods Board (NWB) announced the addition of two woodworking industry icons to its leadership team: Stephan Waltman and Gary LeBlanc. Their appointments reinforce the NWB’s mission to modernize woodworking education and secure the industry’s future workforce. In a corresponding move, Joe Wadsworth, CEO of Custom Source Woodworking, has transitioned […]
Accuracy in woodworking comes down to consistent habits and the right tools. Small errors — out-of-square equipment, imprecise layout lines, or over-reliance on a tape measure — accumulate and compromise finished results. Key fundamentals like understanding wood movement, using smarter measuring tools, and refining cutting technique all contribute to better-fitting parts. With a well-calibrated process, […]
Will Sampson, editorial director of Woodworking Network, interviews John LeTourneau, chairman of the National Woods Board, in a wide-ranging discussion about the myth of the demise of wood products manufacturing. The National Woods Board is a not-for-profit organization that is working with educational woodworking program and the woodworking industry to promote and assist with skills […]
The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America is pleased to welcome the following new members and renewing sponsors. Thank you for your membership and support! New EDUcationâ„¢ Member Kalkaska High School – Kalkaska, MI INDustryâ„¢ Gold Sponsor Renewals Blum – Statesville, NC Cantek America – Blaine, WA Friulmac USA – Hickory, NC Franklin International – […]
I’m excited to share that the WCA achieved a giant milestone. In February, we entered our 10,000th candidate into the Passport credentialing program! The candidate is attending Enka High School in Chandler, North Carolina. Enka High School is one of six schools using the WCA credentialing program in the Buncombe County School District. The other […]
The cumulative number of Passport credentials issued by the WCA has more than doubled since 2022. LINCOLN, Neb. — The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) is proud to announce a major historic milestone: the issuance of its 10,000th Passport since the program’s inception in 2011. The landmark Passport was awarded to a […]
Whether you’re hunting for the best fit for your high school woodshop or upgrading your pro shop, the table saw is the heart of your woodworking journey. This comprehensive guide from Woodcraft Supply breaks down everything from the portability of jobsite saws to the precision of cabinet models. Learn about the anatomy of table saws, […]
Bobby Miller is preparing his students at Coon Rapids High School for potential woodworking careers. In the heart of Minnesota’s vibrant manufacturing corridor, Bobby Miller isn’t just teaching students how to cut wood; he’s handing them the keys to a career. As an instructor at Coon Rapids High School in suburban Minneapolis, Miller has […]
Scholarship applications are being accepted by the Woodwork Institute’s C.E. Bernhauer Jr. Scholarship Foundation for individuals interested in pursuing or furthering a career in the architectural millwork industry. Scholarship applicants must: Be in their senior year of high school, or Be employed in the industry and maintain employment during the educational period, or Be enrolled […]
The Association of Woodworking & Furniture Suppliers is accepting entries for Design-it-Digital, an online student design competition. Students are presented with a hypothetical scenario in which a client is asking for a specific piece of wood furniture and/or case goods with certain constraints given. Students design their solution using CAD and rendering software. Innergy is […]