Wood Machining News was published for thirty-six years by the Wood Machining Institute and edited by Dr. Ryszard Szymani, Director of the Institute. It had a list of readers in over twenty countries. The newsletter was designed to bring information about sawing technology, planing and sanding operations, production of veneer and chips, and equipment associated with these operations. Wood Machining News also reported on new machining processes and software, cutting tools and machines, and worker safety.