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I'd love to see more of you posting your projects. We want to see what you're working on; share in your triumphs and tragedies. Preferably more of the former and less of the later.

Still preparing November markets. For today, 4 new clocks

Hi, everyone! We got another 📣Question From the Community📣 For those who already worked with it, is poplar wood good for furniture? It caught my eye for a few reasons. It's cheaper, which is a big plus for my wallet, and I've heard it's pretty easy to work with, even for us DIYers who aren't quite master craftsmen yet. But then there's a nagging voice in the back of my head that's doubting because of durability and long-term wear and tear. What was your experience like with poplar wood? I'm not sure whether it's okay to use or if I should just play it safe and stick to more traditional options.

📣Question From the Community: I'm looking for a new shop vac for my workshop, I previously had one but it's small and it's not enough for me anymore. How do you choose a shop vac anyway? I mean, do I go big and beefy or should I opt for something more compact and manageable (therefore saving space in my already cluttered garage)? My workshop isn't exactly sprawling, more like a glorified closet with power tools. So while I'd love to have room for a monstrous shop vac, I also need to be realistic about what'll fit without knocking stuff over. But on the other side, I don't want to skimp on suction power because I'm sure you already know how messy workshops can get. So what size shop vac do I need? Are there any specific features or brands I should keep an eye out for?