About Steve Newett

Steve got his start in the Woodworking Industry working for a Custom Cabinet Shop while in High School. After a decade of Shop Experience, he made the transition into the Office to become a Cabinet Engineer. Here he learned AutoCAD, Cutlising, and CNC Programming. Steve uses his more than twenty years of experience to produce Millwork Shop Drawings of the highest quality.

Millwork trends in the workplace that promotes productivity

Photo Credit cubicles.com Office space has evolved substantially over the past 20 years. Think about what your office looked like 20 years ago. Millwork trends were not a thought when it came to designing an office space. You probably had some sort of enclosed cubicle. Managers and higher-ups had separate offices that had closed doors. [...]

By |2020-03-02T21:07:58-05:00February 12th, 2020|News|0 Comments

Choosing the Perfect Countertop

Did you know that when you are remodeling your kitchen, 10-15% of your budget is typically spent on countertops?  When you think about all of the items you have to decide on (appliances, cabinets, flooring, paint, and countertops), that's a pretty big chunk of your budget. Deciding on what to choose can be quite overwhelming.  [...]

By |2020-01-28T09:50:13-05:00January 28th, 2020|Education|0 Comments

The Shop Drawing Process

Not all projects require shop drawings to complete a job. Yet, when needed, shop drawings are a vital part of the overall project.  In today's blog, I will dig into the shop drawing process. For this article, we will be focusing on millwork and casework. Additionally, I will focus on the custom cabinetry and furniture end [...]

By |2020-01-28T09:57:22-05:00January 22nd, 2020|Education|0 Comments

Choosing the right Shop Drawing Company

Hiring the right Shop Drawing Company to complete your drawings is a vital piece of the puzzle. Choosing a company that includes all of the details needed to complete a project can be stressful. But it doesn't need to be. Check out some of the important traits that you should be looking for when you [...]

By |2020-02-24T20:13:53-05:00December 30th, 2019|News|0 Comments

Long hours & even longer days: the life of an Architect, Drafter, & everything in between

Drafters can experience very long hours Has this ever happened to you?  You show up to work again, review your to-do list, and get ready for the day.  You decide to check your email real quick and see some notes on a shop drawing you sent for finalization.  It looks like a quick task so [...]

By |2019-12-31T09:07:02-05:00December 6th, 2019|News|0 Comments

Benefits of Hiring a Drafting Service.

There are a few questions to ask yourself when considering whether or not to outsource your shop drawings. The first question is most likely will this be cost-effective? You probably have a few more concerning questions, such as How do I know that the company I hire will be able to produce drawings that are [...]

By |2020-03-03T08:12:26-05:00April 25th, 2019|News|0 Comments