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We are a small team of woodworking enthusiasts who think life without a little shop time is not worth living.

After reading too many crappy articles about our favorite woodworking tools, we decided that enough is enough. 

That’s why we started Wood Shop News – to help all woodworking addicts aficionados learn more about woodworking.

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  • How to Sell Your Woodworking Business for True Valuation

    How to Sell Your Woodworking Business for True Valuation

    Understanding What Your Business Is Actually Worth After years of building furniture and a reputation, you’re ready to move on. The question that keeps you…


  • Selling Your Shop at 65 and Retirement Planning for Business Owners

    Selling Your Shop at 65 and Retirement Planning for Business Owners

    Building Security Beyond the Shop You’ve spent decades building beautiful furniture and a successful business. But what happens when your hands can’t do the work…


  • Four-Year Apprenticeship Programs and Training the Next Generation of Woodworkers

    Four-Year Apprenticeship Programs and Training the Next Generation of Woodworkers

    Passing on the Craft Through Formal Training The skilled trades face a demographic crisis. Master woodworkers are retiring faster than new craftspeople enter the field….


  • Understanding the True Cost of Your First Employee

    Understanding the True Cost of Your First Employee

    The True Cost of Bringing Someone On You’re maxed out. Projects are backing up. You’ve turned down three jobs this month because you can’t get…


  • When and How to Expand Your Woodshop from Garage to Full-Size Facility

    When and How to Expand Your Woodshop from Garage to Full-Size Facility

    Recognizing When You’ve Outgrown Your Space The warning signs accumulate slowly. You’re stacking lumber in front of machines you need to access. Finishing happens in…


  • Making Equipment Decisions That Define Your Shop Efficiency

    Making Equipment Decisions That Define Your Shop Efficiency

    The Most Expensive Decision in Your Shop A professional cabinet saw costs $4,000-$12,000. A high-end SawStop with a sliding table can run $15,000-$20,000. Premium European…


  • Milwaukee Previews New M18 Cordless Bandsaw

    Milwaukee Previews New M18 Cordless Bandsaw

    Milwaukee Tool previewed their upcoming M18 FUEL cordless bandsaw at the World of Concrete trade show, promising 30% more cutting capacity than the current model….


  • Sawstop Issues Brake Cartridge Recall

    Sawstop Issues Brake Cartridge Recall

    Sawstop recalled 2,400 table saw brake cartridges manufactured between October and December 2025 due to a potential activation delay. Affected cartridges have batch codes starting…


  • Woodworkers Guild Goes Free in 2026

    Woodworkers Guild Goes Free in 2026

    The Woodworkers Guild of America announced free online membership for 2026, eliminating the $59 annual fee. The move is funded by expanded tool manufacturer partnerships….


  • Festool Parts Shortage Resolved

    Festool Parts Shortage Resolved

    Festool confirmed today that the track saw replacement parts shortage affecting North American customers has been resolved. Supply chain issues had caused 6-8 week delays…


  • Walnut Prices Adjust in Early 2026

    Walnut Prices Adjust in Early 2026

    Walnut lumber prices dropped 8% this month according to the Hardwood Market Report, marking the third consecutive monthly decline. Industry experts attribute the drop to…


  • Rockler Opens Three New Midwest Locations

    Rockler Opens Three New Midwest Locations

    Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has gotten a particular kind of loyal following that you don’t see with general hardware stores — the kind where woodworkers…


  • Fine Woodworking Show 2026 Tour Dates Announced

    Fine Woodworking Show 2026 Tour Dates Announced

    The Fine Woodworking Show announced dates for its 2026 tour, with stops in seven major cities across the United States. The show kicks off in…


  • DeWalt Announces Competitive Price Cuts on 20V MAX Tools

    DeWalt Announces Competitive Price Cuts on 20V MAX Tools

    Stanley Black & Decker announced today that their popular DeWalt 20V MAX line will see price reductions of up to 15% starting next month. The…


  • Why Your Lumber Supplier Relationship Determines Project Success

    Why Your Lumber Supplier Relationship Determines Project Success

    Why Your Material Supplier Is a Business Partner When a client needs a table by Christmas and you’re three weeks behind, your lumber supplier can…


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