Knees take a constant battering on site, but Carhartt’s Steel Work Trousers are designed to protect them. Made from durable stretch ripstop fabric with Carhartt’s Rugged Flex™ technology, the Steel Work Trousers are built to be both tough and flexible, meeting the demands of daily trade work. Articulated knees make it easy to bend, squat and kneel, while reinforced high-wear areas ensure the trousers stand up to repeated use on tough surfaces. Each pair of Steel Work Trousers

Mirka UK is expanding its accessories range with the introduction of the new Mirka® Edge Guide for its DEROS® II 125mm and 150mm sanders. This new accessory has been developed to deliver consistent and repeatable edge sanding results across a wide range of applications, including furniture manufacturing and joinery, edge detailing, painting and varnishing preparation in addition to precision sanding on large panels. As one of the most demanding surface preparation tasks, edge

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is accepting nominations for its 2026 Young Professional Industry Experience. The 2025 YPIE group visiting Designer Contracts The programme provides aspiring young people working in the industry with a unique opportunity to visit sector-leading companies and gain insight into all areas of the wider trade. These include materials, design, manufacturing, pricing, marketing,

MEDITE SMARTPLY, a leading engineered wood panel manufacturer, has announced its full transition to the revised EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) formaldehyde restriction, known as E05. The updated requirement, introduced under Annex XVII of EU REACH, halves the existing formaldehyde emission threshold for wood-based panels and will come into force for affected products on 6 August 2026. The revised limit reduces allowable formald

MILWAUKEE® continues to drive productivity and safety on the job site with the introduction of the next-generation M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ ¼in Hex hydraulic impact driver. Designed for a wide range of residential, commercial and maintenance trades, this new driver delivers a quieter, smoother and more ergonomic user experience. Fully redesigned, this solution features increased speed and performance while maintaining industry-leading sound and vibration reduction when compared to a

Exploring how CNC-made templates improve consistency, efficiency and accuracy in modern moulding production Q: Why do we make templates? A:  Sometimes we lose sight of the simple things in life – and one of those is templates. They may be small, typically made of plastic, but they’re the essential starting point for all profiles made on a moulder. Templates provide the following: Consistency:  Templates ensure each moulded part is produced with the same dimensions and specifi

When customers transition from a conventional spindle-type moulder to a Weinig HSK Powermat-type machine, the emotive subject of tooling always comes up. With some exceptions, most conventional blocks will no longer be needed. In reality, however, it’s the profile knife that’s the valuable asset – not the cutterblock itself Q: Can I use my existing serrated knives in new Weinig PowerLock cutterblocks? A:  Yes, it’s possible to use existing profile knives in new PowerLock cutt

The WEINIG Rondamat 980 offers: Fully automatic grinding Wide range of applications High precision grinding Coordination of machine technology to customer requirements High level of user-friendliness Featuring answers to common questions from Weinig UK and Oertli UK users, this guide to the Excellent tool system describes how it works in conjunction with Powermat moulders Q: What’s the link between Weinig UK & Oertli UK? A:  In a nutshell – nothing formal. However, there’s a

Higher feed speeds through the moulder are always desirable, provided the surface finish doesn’t deteriorate and the setup process doesn’t outweigh the extra productivity achieved Q: Can I run at higher feed speeds on a Powermat moulder? A:  Yes. The Powermat 1500 can operate at feed speeds of up to 40m/min, but this would typically result in a single-knife finish, meaning the surface quality would be lower than the standard finish achieved at around 20m/min. However, with th

Sometimes, a standard flat pressure pad after a top horizontal head cannot securely hold a profile against the fence due to its shape, which leads to compromised quality The solution is a counter profile shoe to hold it in position; however, producing a counter profile can be a lengthy and costly process, often avoided when possible. Q: When should a counter profile be used? A:  There are two common scenarios for this: When the profile’s shape makes it unstable as it feeds th

While the toolroom may not directly generate revenue, it’s an essential piece of the puzzle, which allows a moulder to drive profitability for your business A well-organised and well-equipped toolroom ensures smoother and more efficient mill operations, thus increasing Powermats’ productivity. It’s the beating heart of the operation – something you simply can’t do without. Q: How should a toolroom be set up? A:  It’s recommended to divide a working toolroom into two areas: a

The most important advice we can give any new operator is to thoroughly read the supplied operator’s manual; it contains essential safety instructions that must be understood and followed FAQs relating to Powermat moulders & safety Q: How safe are modern Powermat moulders? A:  All machines supplied by Weinig carry the CE mark – a legal requirement for machinery suppliers. Be cautious of misleading CE markings often seen on some Chinese machinery, which may refer to ‘Chinese E

As with any conscientious organisation, West Fraser’s approach to sustainability is rooted in science and guided by global standards, ensuring that forests, products and innovation work together to address climate change. Here, David Connacher, West Fraser’s UK Marketing Manager, explains more Given the evolving nature of carbon accounting in the forestry industry, West Fraser – a global leader in sustainability – is taking a diligent, transparent approach to understanding an

By Helen Hewitt,  British Woodworking Federation (BWF)  Chief Executive  Across the UK, homeowners are clearer than ever about the expectations they have for the products they bring into their homes. Our latest research reveals that they are prioritising durability, aesthetics and environmental impact when choosing home products – three qualities that lie at the heart of timber as a material. This alignment gives our profession a genuine advantage. A survey of 1,000 homeowner

For more than 40 years, Browns 2000 has been at the forefront of manufacturing made-to-measure doors and glass splashbacks for kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms From its 350,000sq.ft facility in Northumberland, the family-owned business produces over 25,000 doors and glass splashbacks each week. The STORETEQ features a gantry frame with moveable lifting device, which is capable of feeding single or multiple machines Committed to continuous investment in cutting-edge technology