{"id":182646,"date":"2026-08-07T09:45:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbylifeafterretirement.com\/?product=the-handymans-guide-essential-woodworking-tools-and-techniques"},"modified":"2026-08-07T09:45:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:45:31","slug":"the-handymans-guide-essential-woodworking-tools-and-techniques","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hobbylifeafterretirement.com\/?product=the-handymans-guide-essential-woodworking-tools-and-techniques","title":{"rendered":"The Handyman&#8217;s Guide: Essential Woodworking Tools and Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Price: <span style=\"color:#b12704\">$14.95<\/span><br \/><i><small>(as of Aug 07, 2026 09:45:29 UTC &#8211; <span class=\"wp_automatic_amazon_disclaimer\" title=\"Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. 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