Wood Industry Magazine showcases AWFS®Fair 2025’s Tool Tour in this 3-part series. Read below to see how Tool Tour went and what it brings to the wood industry.
- Part 1: A Closer Look at Tools Built for the Shop Floor
“The 2025 Tool Tour at AWFS Fair, held July 22–25 in Las Vegas, offered attendees a self-guided route through a curated selection of hand tools, power tools, and small equipment. Designed to spotlight practical solutions for real-world woodworking challenges, the tour emphasized tools that support accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in daily shop operations. This first installment in our review series highlights a range of participating products—from measurement systems to finishing tools—each selected for its relevance to small and mid-sized manufacturers seeking dependable performance on the floor.”
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Part 2: Expanding the Bench with Practical Innovation
“Held July 22–25 in Las Vegas, the 2025 AWFS Fair continued to spotlight hands-on innovation through its Tool Tour, a curated path through small-footprint, high-impact equipment designed for the real-world demands of woodworking production. This second installment in our review series focuses on products aimed at increasing safety, improving dust control, and delivering layout or finishing precision—all with a close eye on affordability and ease of use. From edge banding and abrasive systems to brake controllers and chamfer tools, the featured equipment reflects a shared objective: make shop processes safer, faster, and more dependable without requiring large-scale investments.”
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Part 3: Final Stops and Standout Solutions
“This is the third and final installment of our Tool Tour coverage. As with Parts 1 and 2, this segment highlights tools and systems shown on the floor during the guided tour—each selected for its relevance to shop work in construction, cabinetry, millwork, or finishing.”
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