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There’s nothing quite as satisfying as pulling a perfectly aligned panel joint from its clamps—edges flush, surfaces seamless, and that …
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Nothing derails a woodworking project faster than flipping over a freshly cut board to find its underside riddled with splinters and tear-out. You’ve …
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