Associated Suppliers:

Benz Incorporated

For over 45 years Benz has been designing, engineering and manufacturing aggregate tooling for both the Woodworking and Metalworking Industries. In addition to providing a full range of standard products, Benz has been creating custom solutions for every possible application. Our facility in Charlotte, NC provides both sales and service to all levels of the industry.
www.benz-inc.com

Grizzly Industrial Inc.

In business for 23 years, Grizzly has been committed to supplying its customers with the best quality industrial tools for the lowest cost.
www.grizzly.com

HSD Spindles

The subsidiary of HSD, located in the US with a product line that includes routers, tool holders, aggregates, stators, collets and spindles. HSD offers high quality spindles that go through a rigorous inspection process before being sent out to the customers.
www.hsdusa.com

Porter Cable

From routers to hand sanders, electric tools to air compressors Porter Cable offers anyone in the woodworking industry a tool (or tools) to help keep their shop moving forward with the latest technology.
www.porter-cable.com

Oneida Air Systems

Industrial strength dust collection systems designed for smaller, woodworking businesses. Oneida Air Systems develops a variety of dust collection systems from portable setups to professional more permanent setups. With all their available options any woodworking shop can find the perfect setup!
www.oneida-air.com

Onsrud Cutter

Since 1920 Onsrud Cutter has been a world leader in the manufacturing of CNC router bits(cutters). Their customers include businesses in the areas of aircraft, furniture, cabinet, woodworking, composites and plastic design. Their high-speed steel, carbide tip, solid carbide, and diamond coated router tools cut various applications and continue to meet the demands of high quality CNC router bits.
www.onsrud.com

Woodstock International Inc.

Manufacturers of the Shop Fox®product line, has all the available tools and machinery any workshop might need. From dust collection systems to hand held tools, woodworking accessories to measuring tools, Woodstock International has something for everyone. Over 47 brand names under the same company.
www.woodstockint.com


Communities | Forums:

CNC Concepts Inc.

An educational Web site that gives customers, teachers, students or anyone who wants to learn more about the CNC Industry, the opportunity to find and receive quick training easily.
www.cncci.com

CNCzone.com

An online community that is dedicated to the many CNC and DNY machinist. Equipped with forums, classified ads, galleries and industry specific company information CNCzone.com provides visitors with information ranging from the beginner level all the way to experienced machinist.
www.cnczone.com

ThomasNet.com

ThomasNet's Need-to-Know Guides offer comprehensive informative articles on all Industrial subject areas, including: CNC Machining, Plastic and Rubber Manufacturing, Plant Maintenance, and much more. From getting an education in CNC, to becoming a Welder, our Need-to-Know Guides are all you need!
www.thomasnet.com/articles

Women in Woodworking

Women in Woodworking is a Web site designed to give visitors up-to-date industry resources. Additionally this Web site was created with women in mind, read magazine articles on women who have been very successful with their careers, share tips and ideas on wood designs, or research a new tool.
www.womeninwoodworking.com

WOODWEB

A community of forums and information for anyone in the woodworking industry. This site provides informational resources, buying and purchasing options, galleries and a full knowledge base. Chat with other industry savvy people or quickly find information so that you may become a woodworking extraordinaire.
www.woodweb.com

Woodworking.com

Shop for woodworking tools and manufacturers, talk to industry experts or other woodworking individuals in public forums and share your ideas and tips with others. This website also contains industry resources to help you locate the products or companies you may need!
www.woodworking.com

Organizations:

Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry

Started in 1995, the AFPF is the alliance of both the API (Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry) and the PFA (Polyurethane Foam Association). Both organizations, in addition to expert chemical manufacturers to help educate and inform people of the benefits and uses of flexible polyurethane foam.
www.afpf.com

American Home Furnishings Alliance

The mission of the AMHF (American Home Furnishings Alliance), is dedication to fostering the growth and global well being of its member companies. This alliance keeps up-to-date information about management, manufacturing and information readily available to all its members. The companies within their alliance also share the three common interests of Unity, Access and Influence.
www.ahfa.us

Association of Woodworking &
Furnishings Suppliers

The AWFS (Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers) is an association that includes manufacturers and distributors who are in the areas of machinery, lumber, upholstery, wood products, furnishings and more. Owner of the AWFS Fair, the AWFS strives to work closely with individuals and companies within the industry providing a strong alliance between peers and educational resources for all who need.
www.awfs.org

International Sign Association

Founded in 1944 the ISA (International Sign Association) was originally called the NESA, an organization that was created to represent the manufacturers, user and suppliers of signs and sign products. This organization has members from all across the globe and provides up-to-date industry information as well as trade show news and many member resources.
www.signs.org

International Technology
Education Association

The International Technology Education Association (ITEA) is the professional organization for technology, innovation, design, and engineering educators. Our mission is to promote K-12 technological literacy for all. ITEA strengthens the profession through professional development, membership services and support, standards-based publications, and supporting state and national legislative efforts.
www.iteaconnect.org

Kitchen Cabinet
Manufacturers Association

The KCMA (Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association) is a national trade association that includes kitchen, bath, and industrial product supplier members. They provide the necessary resources to help promote growth in the cabinet industry.
www.kcma.org

Polyurethane Foam Association

The PFA (Polyurethane Foam Association) has been around since 1980 and is an association that educates and informs customers and users of foam products. This group is dedicated to safety in the workplace as well as environmental safety.
www.pfa.org

United States Sign Council

Around since 1972, the United Stated Sign Council remains active in providing an educational resource for the sign industry. Now the largest association of independent sign shops in the world, the USSC conducts seminars, trade shows, provides professional and technical manuals in addition to industry trends to anyone in the sign industry.
www.ussc.org

Wood Machinery Manufacturers

Has dedicated its time to the help US machinery, tooling manufacturers, and any additional businesses that support them to increase productivity as well as raising awareness and promoting the advancement of the woodworking industry/tooling industry.
www.wmma.org

Publications:

SIGNWEB

Online companion of the printed Sign of the Times magazine, SIGNWEB provides customers with an online bookstore, sign articles, application Ideas and more.
www.signweb.com

Woodshop News

The online version of Woodshop News, readers now have the chance to catch up with current versions of the publication, view archives, talk in forums and more! Now celebrating 20 years in print!
www.woodshopnews.com

Wood Digest

Official Web site of the industry popular magazine Wood Digest. Like the printed magazine, Wood Digest.com offers customers up-to-date industry news articles, company hotlinks, buyers guide, educational resources and more.
www.wooddigest.com

Woodworkers Journal

A magazine publication that gives expert advice to its readers. From woodworking tool reviews to design techniques, Woodworkers Journal provides information that can help improve any woodworkers skills.
www.woodworkersjournal



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Related Companies:

American Sign Museum
See the History of Signs through the American Sign Museum. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the museum offers visitors the chance to witness the history of Signs, through actual historic signs themselves to photographs and sign related publications.
www.signmuseum.com


Baghouse Parts and Services
Established in 1975, Baghouse Parts and Services was designed to serve the needs of all industries requiring air pollution control systems. Their Web site provides customers with helpful resources, dust collection products, hard to find equipment  manufacturers and maintenance solutions.
www.baghouseparts.com


Colombia Forest Products
Hardwood flooring, hardwood plywood and veneers. Colombia Forest Products are used in floor paneling, cabinetry, furniture, and millwork designs. With numerous wood grains to choose from customers will not be limited when deciding on the wood type that will be best for their home or business.
www.colombiaforestproducts.com


DHAROO
A shopping directory site designed to help people browse the internet and find what they are shopping for quickly and easily. With over 85 shopping categories dharoo is growing to include companies from all around the world. Shop through them today!
www.dharoo.com


ePicasite
ePicasite is a growing online directory for researchers consumers, and businesses that are looking to expand their online presence. Search ePicasite's tags for hundreds of companies, retailers, and media outlets featured on the web — you're bound to find what you are looking for!
www.epicasite.com


Industry Link
A premiere site totally dedicated to Industrial Web sites. With available company listings in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, metals, mining, wireless and more. Visitors can find a specific company or apply to add their own!
www.industrylink.com


Long Island Woodworkers Club
A local organization created for Long Island woodworkers and other persons on Long Island with the common interest in the woodworking industry. Share Ideas, projects and advice with other industry locals. Attend meetings, Trade shows, seminars and more, make friends with the same woodworking passion.
www.liwoodworkers.org


ScopeGuard Telescope Transport Cases
Built for telescope users by telescope users, Scopeguard's cases are custom-built to accommodate the dimensions of your particular telescope. Star-gazers have the option to choose from Scopeguard's huge selection of styles, which are chic, lightweight, and compact. Each case is crafted by Techno's LC 4896 Series CNC Routers, so customers are ensured of supreme craftsmanship and fast shipment!
www.scopeguard.com


WannaLearn.com
Designed for various users who want to access the best learning opportunities in the most efficient way. All sites on WannaLearn.com must meet the high levels of achievement set by the designers. This means you are getting up-to-date, accurate, helpful information in the area you need.
www.wannalearn.com


WebShoppingLinks.net
A cohesive online shopping directory that links consumers with products ranging from antiques to electronics and software. Browse through their A-Z directory for both foreign and domestic finds
www.WebShoppingLinks.net


WoodZone.com
Industrial Specifically designed for people within the woodworking industry, WoodZone.com has an online store with various departments that include parts kits, woodworking plans, tools, books and videos, finishes, glues, power tools and more! This website also offers woodworking resources, with a glossary of terms, articles, and tips/tricks.
www.woodzone.com


Software:

BobCAD-CAM software

Since 1985 BobCAD-CAM software has been dedicated to providing manufacturers with powerful and easy to use software and the purpose of effectively automate the machining process. Providing CNC software G & M-code 2- & 3-axis and 4-axis indexing for Milling, Lathe, Router, WaterJet, Laser, Plasma, and Wire EDM systems that offer powerful CAD functionality for design combined with Surface Modeling, Toolpath and Code that make programming simple.
www.bobcad.com

Cabinet Pro

Cabinet Pro offers a truly unified approach to CNC machining with a single software program that produces the g-code to run your CNC machine, along with providing 3D Renderings, shop drawings, bids, cutlists, and panel optimization. We have succeeded in bypassing the exporting of DXF files to CAD/CAM and have eliminated the need for DXF files altogether!
www.cabinetpro.com

Custom Cabinet Software

CustomCabinetSoftware.com offers Cabinet Solutions design software. This cabinet software offers features such as 3D renderings, cut lists, door lists, elevations, assembly sheets, job costing and a panel optimizer included standard. An additional software add-on is available for customers with CNC routers. The Cabinet Solutions software can be rented or purchased on the company's website.
www.customcabinetsoftware.com

Dolphin CAD/CAM Software

Dolphin CAD/CAM provides powerful, affordable, CAD/CAM software to shops of ALL sizes! No matter the work, their is a place in EVERY machining environment for Dolphin CAD/CAM.
www.dolphincadcamusa.com

EnRoute Software

Software for both the woodworking industry and sign makers alike. EnRoute4 is the versatile software with the use of professional CAD/CAM technology that is still easy enough for the beginner. It delivers precise work with the ability to create 3D designs and engravings, cabinets/cabinet doors, signage, and more!
www.enroute3.com

KCD Software

With over 50 years combined cabinetmaking experience and software development KCD makes available their easy-to-use software specially created for custom cabinet and closet design with construction and sales. All their programs are Windows based design to pricing, cutting parts to exporting and controlling your CNC machine.
www.kcdw.com

Mastercam software

Mastercam software has been around providing customers with the leading CAD/CAM and CNC software programs for over 20 years. Their software can be used for a wide range of applications from CNC router software to 3D design and drafting.
www.mastercam.com

McNeel North America

McNeel North America is the privately owned software company that produces Rhinoceros® Software. With sales affiliates located all around the world McNeel offers customers a software that translates and utilizes Windows®.
www.en.na.mcneel.com


SAi International
A global provider of software solutions for the sign making and cnc industries. SAi offers customers Flexi 8, sign making software, Photo PRINT 5, and EnRoute software packages. Some of their corporate partners include Techno CNC Routers, 3M®, Xerox®, Kodak®, Canon®, Avery®, Adobe®.
www.saintl.biz

Sign Tracker

An easy-to-use software program designed to help organize any sign-making business. Sign Tracker offers companies both big and small the ease of organization, with sales tracking, estimating, project management, service, HR and project templates. Sign Tracker is the affordable sign company management system that works!
www.sign-tracker.com

Vector 3D Clip Art

Now you can carve like a pro with Vector 3D Clip Art. Vector 3D.stl files are an economically efficient and easy solution for users of CNC Routing and milling machinery. Vector 3D's stl files are compatible with most CAD/CAM programs. These files house a wide variety of 3D clip art, adding a creative element to all cutting and woodworking activities.
Download a free catalog at:
www.vectorclip3d.com


Trade Shows:


www.californiawoodexpo.com


www.carolinaswoodexpo.com



www.midatlanticwoodexpo.com/ma/


www.newenglandwoodexpo.com/ct/


www.ussc.org/main_signworld.html



www.dubaiwoodshow.com


www.sme.org



www.signexpo.org


www.iwfatlanta.com



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