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TOOLS I ACTUALLY USE
These are the tools, equipment, and supplies I use in my own shop for CNC work, laser engraving, woodworking, and finishing. If I haven't used it or wouldn't recommend it, it doesn't belong here.
SHOP TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
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NYLON ABRASIVE WHEEL BRUSHES
VIEW ON AMAZONOne of my favorite tools for cleaning up and texturing CNC- carved wood before final sanding. I use these constantly in the shop- and you have probably seen them in my videos.
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Adhesive for Layered Laser Designs
VIEW ON AMAZONThis is a thin double backed adhesive I put on acrylic and wood before I laser cut it when I intend on gluing that layer to another. it is the best thing I have found so far.
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Masking for CNC and laser
VIEW ON AMAZONThis is a thin paper masking I use on my CNC and laser engraver for color fill signs, or masking areas to be painted. I can put this on the wood and cut it with the CNC peel and pain areas before the carving phase.
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Solar powered flickering flame
VIEW ON AMAZONThis is the solar powered flickering light I used in the Halloween luminaries that were so popular.
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DUST COLLECTOR FILTER
VIEW ON AMAZONThis is the Donaldson P181038. A little manipulating and this fits directly onto the Harbor Freight 2HP dust collector. I have a whole You Tube video devoted to upgrading that machine this is the best upgrade.
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DUST COLLECTOR CYCLONE
VIEW ON AMAZONThis Oneida cyclone is a kit that allows you to attach a cyclone to a barrel or bucket and is essential in creating a good dust collection system.
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SANDING BRUSH
VIEW ON AMAZONThis sanding brush is perfect for fine detail CNC art. It has a higher grit sandpaper around 220 with bristles that gibe the paper backing while allowing it to fit in to grooves and small spaces. It is a must for CNC users
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RIKON 12V 2in sander
Acme ToolsThis is one of my favorite sanders. I purchased mine at ACME tools (not affiliated) There are 3rd party replacement pads that will allow you to swapp to 1 and 3 inch pads.
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Laptop Stand
VIEW ON AMAZONI get a lot of questions about the stand that my lap top is on connected to my CNC table. This is it and I would not change it. I have been using this one for about 5 years and I want another one for my couch ha ah.