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7 Tips to Make AWFS 2015 the Ultimate Experience
If you’re a woodworker, by now you’re well aware that AWFS 2015 is going to be the biggest industry event of the year. Although the
3 Building Code Tests Explained
Constructing a building is no easy task. Not only are there design, maintenance, and functionality logistics to be aware of, but safety is most certainly
Monarch Metal How-To: Cleaning & Polishing Brass
Since unfinished solid brass tarnishes when it’s exposed to the carbon and sulfur dioxides in the air, it needs to be properly and regularly maintained
3 Reasons Shop Class is Poised to Make a Comeback
Over the last few decades, and especially in recent years, the United States has seen a rapid decline in high school shop class offerings. But
Table Saw Injuries: A Look at the Game-Changing Cases Against Ryobi
Back in the early 2000s, Ryobi made a costly decision: it, along with several other companies, would not be licensing the flesh-sensing, reaction safety technology
Stainless Steel Wall Panel System – New Product
Monarch Metal is launching a stainless steel wall panel system that offers the durability and aesthetic of stainless steel without the price tag that typically comes with
Monarch Metal Featured in WoodShop News
Monarch Metal’s Easy Panel System for installing wall panels with a decorative aluminum trim was recently featured in this WoodShop News article.
Stainless Steel Glass Buttons & Mounting Brackets
In addition to the Stainless Steel standoffs that Monarch manufactures, Monarch also manufactures stainless steel glass buttons & mounting brackets for glass elevator panels, building
Mounting Standoffs in Drywall / Gypsum / Wall Board
Mounting standoffs to drywall should be a relatively easy endeavor with a typical drywall anchor or toggle bolt. It is complicated by the standard thread
Cutting 8 Weeks Out of a Panel Installation
Guest Post by Pat Mullery We all run into something now and then that we haven’t done before. About the only thing we can count
6 Facts About the Job Market for Woodworkers & Carpenters
After declining precipitously in the housing collapse, woodworking and carpentry jobs are finally starting to stabilize. Â Are you interested in where the best paid jobs
How to Succeed in Architectural Woodworking
Guest Post by Pat Mullery I have been fortunate to be in a business I really enjoy for more than 25 years and I have
Monarch Z-Clips Play Well with Other Extrusions
Guest Post by Pat Mullery I worked primarily with the Monarch MF-375 Z-Clip System for a year or so before I realized they made other
When Saving Money Hanging Panels Costs More in the Long Run
Guest Post by Pat Mullery This is the inaugural installment of what is likely to become a regular feature so the first thing I would
2 Inch Stainless Steel Glass Spacers – How to Protect the Glass?
2 inch diameter stainless steel glass spacers, also known as standoffs, are very common today as architects increasing incorporate glass into their designs. One frequent question