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Chapin Dressing Table, Circa 1783
Spotlight on
Historical Connecticut Furnituremakers

Central Connecticut – especially the Connecticut River Valley – extending from Suffield down to Middletown, has a rich history of furniture makers. Our spotlight is on one such maker, Eliphalet Chapin (1741-1807). Check out our blog for more…

Stop Loss Bags
New Products
Introducing: Stop Loss Bags

Tired of buying finishing products only to find what’s left has gone bad the next time you need it? Check out our latest product addition that can eliminate this problem and save you money.

From the Board Room
From the Board Room – March 2024

In this month’s From the Board Room, David shares an interesting story about a blog he ran across from someone who happens to be a customer.

New Hire
Welcome Aboard Stacey Jones

We are excited to announce that we have hired Stacey Jones as an important new addition to our Parkerville family.  Stacey is our incoming Vice President of Operations and will oversee the day-to-day operations of our retail and commercial divisions.

Safety First
Shop Notes
Personal Workshop Safety

Woodworking is is an enjoyable avocation for many; however, statistics show that the rate of accidents in the personal workshop are higher than we’d think. In this Shop Notes article, we’ll cover a few tips that can help you stay safe.

From the Board Room
February 2024

In this month’s From the Board Room, David shares an interesting story about a blog he ran across from someone who happens to be a customer.

Blog
An Expensive Trip

January 8, 2024 | 2 min read | By: A.J. Hamler There’s high prices for wood, and then there’s ridiculous. I make a lumber run a

Shop Notes
The MFT Workbench Top

Popular in Europe, the MFT-style workbench top is growing in popularity in the US. In this Shop Notes article, we’ll give you an overview of of this unique workbench top.

From the Board Room
January 2024

In this month’s From the Boardroom, David Harris looks back on 2023 and what’s in store for 2024.

Wood Finishing
Resources
Understanding Wood Finishes

Choose the right type of finish for your woodworking project can be challenging. In this article, we provide an overview of the commonly used finishes.

Shellac Flakes
How it's Made
How it’s Made: Shellac

Ever wondered how the shellac you use to finish your woodworking projects is made? In this “How it’s Made:” article, we’ll answer the question.

Presidents' Day Sale

Presidents Day Sale

In celebration of President’s Day, our selection of 4/4 Cherry is on sale!  Regular 4/4 Cherry is discounted to $3.99 bf with 8+” wide at $4.49.

Sale runs until February 24th!

** We’re open until 7 PM on Thursdays **

Cherry Selection