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Soft Wax: Not Just for Furniture –
While Katy’s soft wax is great for furniture surfaces – especially interiors – she has a new devoted customer: Crucible Tool. Unbeknownst to me, Raney and John have been using the soft wax on our improved-pattern dividers as the final finishing step. In fact, Raney asked me to make a big batch for him so…
Nancy Hiller’s ‘English Arts & Crafts Furniture’ Book –
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Interview with KROFtools CEO: Pós-Venda Magazine
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You Must Get Unstuck –
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Chris Williams Chair for Sale –
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