Workshelf

Audio Articles for January-February 2023

Fabricator Focus: Standerfer Stoneworks

Even someone new can spot bottlenecks in a backshop. Dave Standifer solved his by swapping out a manual bridge saw for a new CNC-based model.

Adventures in the Trade: The Measure of the World

Jason Nottestad personally followed the industry's progress in templating advancements, but he found it a tough sale to some real traditionalists.

On Tap at TISE: The Natural Stone Pavilion

Natural stone becomes the hot product at Stone Expo 2023 with a huge expansion of international participation.

Spall: Fearless Future Prognostications

The editor sticks his neck out to try and offer his take on what's going to happen in 2023 with hard surfaces.

News Highlights

New quartz certification for Malaysian imports; Italian trade events get closer to pre-pandemic attendance; more.