What’s the best advice your dad gave you growing up?

The SuperMax Tools team was asked what the best advice was that they received from their dad or mom. In the spirit of Father’s Day, here’s what a few of them had to say.  “Get a job! — and so I did, at 15.” – Bill  “Open up a retirement plan when you’re younger and start […]

2016 Events & Shows

We’ll be here. Will you? Come see us! NWFA 2016 (April 28-29 | Booth 429) Charlotte Convention Center 501 S. College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Weekend with Wood (May 20-22) WOOD Magazine Headquarters 1716 Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Hermance Expo (May 11-12) Hermance Machine Company 178 Campbell Street Williamsport, PA 17701 IWF (August […]

Watching your floor age or create the masterpiece yourself: Wire brush it up

I’ve always had a thing for old wooden floors in homes, but thought it took time for them to have the aged look. After watching a wire brush in action at SuperMax Tools, I’ve soon realized that anyone can create a similar well-worn, comfortable look; leaving your floors full of character without having to wait […]

Burn, baby, burn: Shou Sugi Ban

My mind is continuously blown away about all the woodworking and metal projects that are done all over the world. There are so many sanding and etching techniques that aren’t even on my radar. One in particular is a burning effect called the Shou Sugi Ban. This Japanese method has been around for many years, […]