10 Woodworking Tips from a Pro Shop

Here are 10 woodworking tips from a full time professional woodworking shop cranking out commercial work every day! I spent a week at Lakeside Woodworks shop in Kentucky while they were working on a batch of 63 tables for Buffalo Trace's new tasting rooms and a huge red oak bar to help out and see how they do things differently to keep up with demand.

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Personal protective equipment is a personal choice in a shop their size, but equipment is available for anyone who wants to use it. They make different choices than I do, just like how in your shop - it’s your choice. Be informed and take the precautions appropriate the amount of risk you’re willing to assume. Product labels and manuals are a good resource for learning recommended precautions.

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