These are the tools, materials, and gear we actually use in the shop (not stuff we were paid to say we like). Some of these are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. that's it, that's the whole deal.

  • Track Saw Guide Rail

    for long, straight cuts without a table saw

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  • Kreg Plunge Saw

    basically replaces a table saw for sheet goods, we use it constantly

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  • DEWALT Circular Saw, 7-1/4"

    reliable, does the job every time

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  • Dewalt Jig Saw

    our go-to for quick cuts, curves and detail cuts

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  • Dewalt Impact Driver

    at this point we don't reach for anything else

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  • Dewalt Brushless Drill

    Pair text with an image to focus on your chosen product, collection, or blog post. Add details on availability, style, or even provide a review.

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  • Freud 10" Heavy-Duty Rip Blade

    noticeably cleaner rip cuts

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  • Freud 8" x 24T Heavy-Duty Rip Blade

    smaller version, same job

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  • Minwax Wood Effects, Charred Black

    the best black stain

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  • Goodfilla Wood & Grain Filler

    fills gaps before finishing

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  • General Finishes Water Based Satin

    our go-to top coat for stained wood

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  • General Finishes Arm-R-Seal (Oil Based)

    tough top coat, use with natural hardwoods to enhance the color

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  • Rollo USB Shipping Label Printer

    makes order fulfillment way less painful

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  • DJI Mic Mini

    what we actually use for on-camera audio

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  • Jen Sincero, You Are a Badass

    the original, worth starting here

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  • Shellye Archambeau, Unapologetically Ambitious

    good one for exactly the energy you're going for right now

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  • Guy Raz, How I Built This

    the podcast that featured Twenty Five and Pine, a solid founder-story read

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