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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!
Top Woodworking Tool Recommendations for Small Shops
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Looking at my shop these days everyone sees my walls covered in tools and my floor filled with machines. It wasn't always this way. In the beginning my woodworking business started with a budget friendly box store router. These days, when I'm approached by beginner woodworkers looking for tool suggestions I give them these five.