Industry Updates
Curated trade, equipment, and market updates for frame-shop owners — each article includes an XKY take on what it means for your line.
For frame shops
What is changing in framing — and why it matters
We add a handful of curated updates each week with an XKY perspective on equipment, trade, and market shifts. Latest added July 13, 2026.
Skil 10-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw Review: Affordable, Accurate, and Easy to Use - Popular Mechanics
Popular Mechanics reviews the Skil 10-inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (model MS6305-00), highlighting its smooth cutting performance, intuitive controls, and beginner-friendly design. The saw features a 15-amp
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We Rigorously Tested a Bunch of Miter Saws—and Bosch Is Clearly a Cut Above the Rest - Popular Mechanics
Popular Mechanics tested multiple miter saws, highlighting the Bosch GCM12SD's unique axial-arm design that eliminates rear clearance, the Skil 10-inch saw's value and ergonomics, the Ridgid cordless saw's LED cutline, t
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