In our last conversation, we explored AI’s ability – or lack thereof – to help us visualize furniture appearance for ourselves or our customers during the planning and design process….
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Tool: BenchPilot Shop Now Manufacturer: Shaper Tools MSRP: $1499 One of the most exciting tools of the year, in my opinion, was Shaper Tool’s release of BenchPilot at the AWFS…
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Can a woodworker—whether a hobbyist or a professional—confidently use AI as a tool for design and construction? Most of us are already using Artificial Intelligence in small doses. It has…
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Wood inlay is one of the most striking techniques in woodworking, combining precision craftsmanship with visual contrast. Traditionally, inlay required hand tools, chisels, and a great deal of patience. Today, laser engravers make the process far more …
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Tool: Dual SE 20W Fiber + 20W Diode Desktop Laser Engraver Shop Now Manufacturer: EM-Smart MSRP: $2999+ Today’s woodworking shop looks far different than it did just a decade or two ago. It’s no longer unusual to see a …
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Tool: Mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter Shop Now Manufacturer: Lignomat MSRP: $125 Knowing the moisture content of your wood before using it is important. If your lumber has been sitting for a while or if you enjoy milling your …
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