Woodworking Tools — recommendations
Why I use a Prazi Beam Cutter instead of a chainsaw
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I grew up in Northern British Columbia so I know how to use a chainsaw - then why do I prefer a Prazi Beam Cutter for my woodworking shop? I'll quickly go over the reasons I love this circular saw attachment.
Top trick for working with reclaimed wood
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How do you preserve the character and beauty of reclaimed wood and get the clean functional finish? You use wood filler! I have a one brand that I've had much success with and I'd love to share my process for using it. Wood filler can be sanded and stained like hardwood so it's the perfect assistant for your salvaged wood projects.
Mirka Sanding System
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There is one thing you can always count on when it comes to working with wood... sawdust. Sawdust everywhere. The amount I have to sweep everyday has drastically gone down since I added this unit to my shop. Let's go over the reasons why I love the Mirka Sanding System.
The Slabstitcher
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One of the expected challenges when working with reclaimed wood is CRACKS. When working on my projects I thoroughly inspect all the wood both for it's character and it's strength. If the existing cracks can be worked with then I pull out my top secret weapon for crack stabilization.... the SLABSTITCHER!
How I use the RESTORER to age new wood
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I am a huge advocate for reclaiming lumber and using it to build modern furniture with a rustic farmhouse style. However, there are times that I must use new wood from the store! Giving new wood the look of natural barn wood takes a few steps to replicate both the texture and the color. I'm sharing with you my tried and true process during a faux beam build. These beams were getting installed near some of my barn wood furniture and they needed to match.