“The Challengers Awards program, which was inaugurated at 1966 IWF, is designed to encourage companies to develop revolutionary, creative, ingenious, forward-thinking technology, materials, services or safety devices that advance the industry.”

According to this news report, 80 products from 62 have been entered and are being reviewed and analyzed by a panel of judges. Companies who have submitted entries include Biesse America, FS Tool Corporation, Graco Inc., Hafele America Co., and The Sherwin-Williams Company. The 2o finalists will be chosen before the IWF August 22-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center, and the winners will be announced the first day of the show.

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“I immediately took it up,” Darveaux said of his captivation with the stringed instrument. “I was woodworking as an avocation anyway so I took my efforts to making dulcimers . . . Whatever direction you step in Darveaux’s home, there’s a piece of wooden artwork.”

Originally from Connecticut, Darveaux relocated to North Carolina purely to travel around the mountains and learn about the dulcimer from traditional Appalachian musicians and woodworkers. Since then he has become not only an award-winning player of the dulcimer, but he has also handcrafted over 100 teardrop and hourglass dulcimers.

Today, Darveaux travels to festivals to sell his dulcimers to established musicians who are in the market for their second or third dulcimer. Learn more about Darveaux’s passion for dulcimer music and woodworking by visiting the article at HDR online.

Woodworkers in the greater Kansas City area who hold similar passions for crafting instruments or other wooden arts can find an extensive selection of exotic hardwoods, burls, power tools, supplies and much more at Schutte Lumber. Contact us at 888-470-4181 for more information about products and services.

Photo by Prayitno

Whether it’s adding a fun way to climb in and out of bed or incorporating a fantastical theme, there are many ways to make an ordinary bunk bed become a magical place that will expand the imagination. To inspire a custom design, here are some wonderful bunk bed and loft design ideas we came across on the popular design resource, Houzz.

From power tools and hardwoods to custom milled pieces and woodworking advice, Schutte Lumber in Kansas City has all the supplies and services needed to build a cool bunk bed or loft this summer. Contact us at 888-470-4181 for questions on timber products and custom milling services.

Photo Credits:
1) By Slifer Designs via Houzz
2) By Prizant Design, LLC via Houzz
3) By SPACE Architects + Planners via Houzz
4) By Smith & Vansant Architects PC via Houzz
5) By Viscusi Elson Interior Design via Houzz