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I felt like being a little snarky today. Because sometimes it's fun. And because sometimes you need to remind people that tips and tricks are great in a pinch, but practical advice can get distorted on social media. So, here are 5 tips that youtube woodworkers give that professionals generally don't use. Hope this is helpful.

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