To stay on the cutting edge, woodworking design professionals must balance tradition and innovation. Time-tested skills and modern advances in technology both play a role in creating beautiful, durable wooden objects and embellishments.
That’s been the guiding principle at Mock Woodworking since our story began in 1954. We take immense pride in honing our traditional woodworking techniques – but we also get very excited about new ways of using wood to bring a design vision to life.
Our talented craftspeople love trying out new tools, techniques and technologies to see how far they can push the boundaries of their craft. Take a peek at the latest innovations they’ve been playing with and learn about the novel wood designs that could elevate your next project!
The Latest in Woodworking
Today’s woodworking trends in business design cover a lot of creative ground. From embracing bold wood stain designs to making sustainable materials a priority, there is unprecedented freedom available in custom onsite woodworking projects!
Here are four of the most recent tech advances that inspire our craftspeople to think outside the typical toolbox for unique and eye-catching designs:
CNC Woodworking
Computer numerical control machines help cut down errors, timeframes and waste. Harnessing the power of these automated machines to replicate complex designs with precision allows our team to experiment with unfettered creativity. This technology frees our design professionals to explore truly custom configurations for functional or decorative woodwork, then bring them to life quickly and efficiently.
Laser-Assisted Precision
Intricate detailing is a hallmark of Mock’s onsite woodworking designs. From historic-looking furniture to acoustically supportive wall panels, many of our projects call for complex shapes and patterns. Laser-assisted cutting and engraving deliver clean, precise results that would be time-consuming and extremely difficult to achieve by hand.
The Art of Epoxy Integration
The Mock team has deep love for our medium. But we also love mixing it up with other materials, like glass, metal or epoxy resin. The strong adhesive character and water-resistant properties of epoxy make it a particularly useful addition to our traditional woodworking techniques. It can be quite practical as a durable coating or sealant – but it opens a world of creative possibilities as well! Whether you’d like a river table in your conference room to impress clients or you’re envisioning a slab-encased sculptural centerpiece for your company’s lobby, our craftspeople are eager to put the art of epoxy integration to work for your inspiration!
3D Printed Solutions
Mock’s extensive experience with specialty retail woodworking continually tests the limits of our capabilities. National and global chains require prototypes to explore various design elements on the journey to the perfect combination of form and function. The magic of 3D printing lets our design professionals explore limitless possibilities, then tweak and refine until all the specs meet our client’s needs and express their brand identity – without wasting a single piece of wood.
Our Dedication to Quality Work
Dedication to the highest quality of work has been part of the Mock Woodworking journey from our earliest days. It’s what led our founder, Wilbur Mock, to learn his craft in person from Amish and Mennonite experts. And it’s what keeps us at the forefront of emerging technologies and woodworking techniques. There’s always something new to explore in our industry, from eco-friendly wood stain designs to apps for calculating table saw blade angles. We’re continuously stretching ourselves as woodworkers and design professionals so that we can offer the best value to our clients.
How Mock Integrates Traditional Craftsmanship With Modern Innovation
The craft of woodworking is sacrosanct at Mock. We live the craftsman’s creed every day, practicing skills developed over generations with patience, reverence and a promise to “embrace only the technology that improves the artistry of woodworking, strengthening the traditions we inherited.” That means relying on our creativity and hands-on mastery first, then supporting and supplementing those skills with technological tools – not the other way around.
As the world seems more and more enraptured by the speed and ease of AI, we lean harder on the often slower and more difficult yet far superior art of human ingenuity. Balancing the two is tricky. But we find that integrating tech into our craftsmanship frees us to achieve ever finer results.
Our Commitment to Evolving Woodworking Techniques
Which of these innovative woodworking techniques intrigues you most? How do they fit into your vision of custom onsite woodworking that tells your brand story? Check out our photo gallery to get a feel for the high-quality work our design professionals have produced. Then contact us to begin the conversation about your own project. We can’t wait to hear your big ideas!