Woodcraft Franchise News

Customers can own specially designed tools that are made in America – if they take advantage of offers that only last for a few weeks.
Parkersburg, W. Va. (PRWEB) April 18, 2012 - Woodworkers who relish owning new tools and celebrate American craftsmanship will appreciate the One-Time Tool Program offered by Woodcraft in partnership with Woodpeckers.
“The One-Time Tool Program gives woodworkers the opportunity to purchase unique, high quality tools made in the United States that are only available for a limited time and then retired,” Woodcraft product development manager George Snyder said. “Rich Hummel at Woodpeckers designs each One-Time Tool, makes one or two samples, and then sends photos and information to Woodcraft so we can let our customers know what is currently available through our retail stores and on the Internet...

March 20, 2012 // Franchising.com // PARKERSBURG, W. VA. – Today in America host Terry Bradshaw features Woodcraft Supply and its Franchise Program in a show to be aired on television networks nationwide beginning this month.
Bradshaw, former star quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, introduces the Woodcraft Franchise Program as an option for determining one’s own economic future – the foundation of the American dream. Viewers learn how the successful program works from both the franchisee and corporate points of view, along with background about Woodcraft’s products, educational programs, and efforts to support the woodworking craft. To view the segment, visit www.woodcraftfranchise.com.
During his career with the Steelers (1970-84), Bradshaw made history as the first quarterback ever to win four Super Bowl championships, was named Super Bowl MVP twice and still holds Super Bowl all-time passing records...

Like woodworking, cooking requires sharp cutting tools. Now, thanks to ZHEN knife kits, it is easy to craft a top quality set of culinary knives (or just one) for yourself or to give as a gift.
Parkersburg, WV (PRWEB) February 29, 2012 - Craft custom knives for your favorite chef or yourself with Woodcraft’s new ZHEN Premium Damascus Knife Kits and knife scale stock.
Designed with the professional chef in mind, ZHEN Knives are the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys cooking, whether an amateur or professional, and making the high quality knives is easy with these kits. Years of Japanese knife making skill and technology go into forging the knife blades in these kits. Each high quality blade is crafted by forge welding 66 layers of steel around a core layer of VG–10 steel (HRC 60-62) so each blank has its own unique surface pattern and razor-sharp edge...

January 17, 2012 // Franchising.com // PARKERSBURG, W. VA – “Going out on my own was scary. My old boss actually said, ‘What are you thinking?’ But it has been one of the best things I’ve ever done.” Potential Woodcraft franchise owners can now watch an online video and learn more about the dreams that led people like Monte Eldfrick to choose Woodcraft store ownership, sometimes trading lucrative careers to be their own bosses.
Go to  http://www.woodcraft.com/enewsletter/franchiseletter.aspx to hear Monte Eldfrick (Boise, Idaho), David, Lee Ann and Aaron Sapp (Nashville, Tennessee), Michele and Ron Hall (Seattle, Washington), Mike Sauder (Houston, Austin, Ft. Worth, Dallas, San Antonio and South Houston, Texas), Joe and Susan Essin (Eugene, Oregon), Allan Chaney (Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) and Bill and Heather Caillet (Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia) talk about how they got involved with Woodcraft, what it takes to successfully manage a store and how the experience has changed their lives for the better...

PARKERSBURG, W. VA. (September 2011) – Rough Cut – Woodworking with Tommy Mac returns to public television for its second season on Saturday, Oct. 1, with 13 brand-new traditional- and contemporary-style projects to share with viewers, along with road trips to exciting new sites. Produced by WGBH Boston and distributed by American Public Television, Rough Cut earned a Daytime® Emmy Award nomination after its first season. For show times, check local listings or visit www.thomasjmacdonald.com/stationfinder.
Major funding for Rough Cut is provided by Woodcraft, and additional funding is provided by Bessey, Easy Wood Tools, General International, Oneida Air Systems, Rikon and Titebond.
For Rough Cut's second season, Tommy will craft projects ranging from a Greene and Greene inspired Dressing Mirror and a Laminated Coat Rack, to a Sand-Shaded Clock and Potting Station, using both power and hand tools (his favorite)...

PARKERSBURG, W. VA. (September 2011) — Woodcraft is partnering with nationally known woodworkers and tool manufacturers to offer technique and tool demonstrations, top quality products, and the chance to win prizes at their Woodworking in America show booth. Scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 2, the show will be held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky (across the river from Cincinnati).
Presented by Popular Woodworking magazine, the three-day event will bring together top craftspeople in two-and-half days of classes designed to help the 400 or so advanced woodworkers attending perfect their hand-tool joinery skills. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet other woodworkers, shop the Marketplace for woodworking tools from some of the best toolmakers, and compete in the Hand Tool Olympics...

January 24, 2011 // Franchising.com // PARKERSBURG, W. VA. – Obtaining financing, whether to start a new business or operate an existing one, is a challenge that entrepreneurs face on a regular basis, especially in a troubled economy. To simplify this process for their franchise business, Woodcraft Franchise, LLC, is partnering with BoeFly, an innovative online marketplace that streamlines commercial transactions.

BoeFly uses proprietary matching technology to connect franchisees with lenders so that their loan package meets specific lending criteria, increasing franchise revenue by helping franchisees connect with the capital they need to open their businesses.

"We actively try to support our franchisees, and we see BoeFly as an efficient tool to do so," said Gary Lombard, vice president - retail/franchise development at Woodcraft...

Parkersburg, WV (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 2, 2010 -- Woodcraft, the industry leader in providing a wide variety of top quality woodworking products, educational opportunities and one-on-one guidance to woodworkers of all skill levels, today announced that they are the exclusive corporate sponsor of Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac, a new public television program produced by WGBH Boston.

Jeff Forbes, president of Woodcraft Supply, LLC, said, "The Woodcraft family is excited to be the premier sponsor of Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac. We believe Tommy is ushering in a fresh, new age for woodworking programming, and this pairs perfectly with our objective to stay in front of new, as well as experienced, woodworkers. WGBH Boston's leadership in the development and production of how-to programming is unmatched, and we look forward to a successful partnership...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers in the area can help raise money for local schools' woodshop programs by shopping at the Colorado Springs Woodcraft store, located at 750 Garden of the Gods Road, between August 15 - September 30, company officials announced.

Ben Myers, manager of the Colorado Springs Woodcraft store, said, "With the economy getting tight and shrinking educational budgets, Woodcraft wants to help maintain the quality of local school woodshop programs. To do that, we're going to give away five percent of our store's gross profits during the 45 day campaign period to qualifying schools, but we need everyone's help to do it."

Myers said when a customer makes a purchase they will be able to dedicate the dollar amount of the purchase to their favorite local school...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers in the area can help raise money for local schools' woodshop programs by shopping at the Sacramento Woodcraft store, located at 9523 Folsom Blvd. between August 15-September 30, company officials announced.

Pat Marion, manager of the Sacramento Woodcraft store, said, "With the economy getting tight and shrinking educational budgets, Woodcraft wants to help maintain the quality of local school woodshop programs. To do that, we're going to give away five percent of our store's gross profits during the 45 day campaign period to qualifying schools, but we need everyone's help to do it."

Marion said when a customer makes a purchase they will be able to dedicate the dollar amount of the purchase to their favorite local school...

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers in the area can help raise money for local schools' woodshop programs by shopping at the Salt Lake City Woodcraft store, located in the Pheasant Hollow Business Park at 9891 South 500 West, between August 15 - September 30, company officials announced.

Lane Ketchersid, manager of the Salt Lake City Woodcraft store, said, "With the economy getting tight and shrinking educational budgets, Woodcraft wants to help maintain the quality of local school woodshop programs. To do that, we're going to give away five percent of our store's gross profits during the 45 day campaign period to qualifying schools, but we need everyone's help to do it."

Ketchersid said when a customer makes a purchase they will be able to dedicate the dollar amount of the purchase to their favorite local school...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va., May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- With the introduction of its new line of woodworking project plans, Woodcraft is redefining the old adage "plan your work, and work your plan." Offering contemporary, high quality projects, easy-to-follow illustrated instructions and specific supply and tool lists, Woodcraft Magazine's Classic Project Plans are making it easier for woodworkers of all skill levels to construct quality, hand-crafted heirlooms.

"Due to the ever-rising popularity of the project plans included in each issue of Woodcraft Magazine, we began offering them on a stand alone basis and in a new 22 x 34" shop-friendly paper format," said Jeff Forbes, president of Woodcraft Supply -- the parent company of Woodcraft Magazine...

December 11, 2007 // Franchising.com // PARKERSBURG, WV – Looking for something to get the woodworking or do-it-yourself guru in your family? Woodcraft offers a fantastic lineup of tools, materials and educational products that even Santa would want in his workshop.

For cool gift ideas – all offered at a hot holiday price – read on!

Gerstner International Tool Chest - This handsome classic American style red oak chest is ideal for storage of your valuable jewelry, craft items, watches, collectable knives, artists brushes and paints or any other small items that require neat and organized storage.

Shop Stool - Sit comfortably at your workbench with the 14" diameter, 4" thick vinyl cushion that swivels about a "retro" style chrome base...

Jim Harrold named editor-in chief of Woodcraft Magazine

July 05, 2007 // Franchising.com // PARKERSBURG, WV – Woodcraft Supply, LLC announced today it has hired Jim Harrold, one of the woodworking industry's most experienced editors, to become editor-in-chief of Woodcraft Magazine.

Jeff Forbes, President of the Parkersburg-based national retailer, said, "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Jim Harrold to the Woodcraft family. He is one of the most respected journalists in our industry, and we look forward to his leadership in making Woodcraft Magazine even more appealing and useful to woodworkers everywhere."

According to Forbes, Woodcraft Magazine is aimed at woodworkers of all skill levels and is published six times a year...