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EASILY FLATTEN LARGE SLABS WITH OUR DIY LEVELLING JIG.
Machining large, uneven timber can be a challenge, especially when it's too wide or TOO twisted for a thicknesser. Our co-founder, Kevin Inkster, solved this problem with an accessible and budget-friendly Levelling Jig. This clever setup, using the TURBOPlane and Power Carving Unit (or any standard angle grinder), makes levelling, flattening, and planing such slabs remarkably easy, eliminating the need for expensive machinery.
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