Editing Woodworking (section)

==Modern day==
[[File:Woodworkdamas.JPG|thumb|upright|[[Damascus|Damascene]] woodworkers [[Wood turning|turning]] wood for [[Mashrabiya]] and [[hookah]]s, 19th century]]

With the advances in modern technology and the demands of industry, woodwork as a field has changed. The development of Computer Numeric Controlled ([[CNC]]) Machines, for example, has made it possible to mass-produce and reproduce products faster, with less waste, and often with more complex design than ever before. [[CNC wood router]]s can carve complicated and highly detailed shapes into flat stock, to create signs or art.  Rechargeable [[Power tool|power tools]] speed up creation of many projects and require much less body strength than in the past, for example when boring multiple holes. Skilled fine woodworking, however, remains a craft pursued by many. There remains demand for hand crafted work such as furniture and arts, however with rate and cost of production, the cost for consumers is much higher.
Modern [[Wood carving|woodcarving]] usually refers to works of wood art produced by woodcarvers in the form of contemporary art. This type of wood carving often combines traditional techniques with more modern artistic styles and concepts. Modern woodcarving can be produced in a variety of forms and styles, from realist to abstract carvings, and often uses unusual wood materials such as rainwood or wood with unique textures to highlight the uniqueness of the work. In recent years, the art of modern wood carving has become increasingly popular among woodworkers and visual art enthusiasts not only in Asia, but also around the world. Modern woodcarving art is often exhibited in art galleries and museums, and can be seen in several global contemporary art exhibitions.