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Our Journey and Passion for Excellence

TJ Wood LLC was founded by a seasoned toolmaker with a passion for maple syrup, merging craftsmanship with innovation to create the tap. Our journey began with a simple idea and has evolved into a commitment to excellence providing sugar makers of North America with a more productive, cleaner sap collection device. We take pride in our heritage and the exceptional quality of our products.

About SapMaster.net

Our History

With a professional life around tool making and new product development and Maple syrup as a hobby it wasn't long before the two paths crossed resulting in the most efficient tap ever brought to the market. SapMaster

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Our Team

Our team at SapMaster.net is made up of a family passionate in quality and long lasting products. experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. My oldest Son Cameron is a Engineer and has been a big help with modeling and drawing. You know how your always cussing about those engineers? I decide my wife and I would make our own. He works in the tunnel boating company, Akerman Kelvin is a music professional and is very helpful with all this communicating. I'm a first generation sugar maker with a make it myself attitude. I'm very lucky to be a sugar maker being from the flatlands of SE Minnesota. The Western slope. My wife Kim is amazing! Supports me in every stupid idea I have. We are so blessed to have two wonderful daughter in-laws.

Our Mission

Our mission at SapMaster.net is to provide syrup makers the highest yielding spout for sap collection while improving tree health and sap quality for our customers, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism. We are committed to building lasting relationships with our clients, and working together to achieve success thru study, observation, testing and collaboration.

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Start a Conversation With Our Team

Have questions about our journey or mission? Reach out to us to learn more about our commitment to excellence and how we can assist with your sap collection needs. We’re eager to share our story and discuss how our products can benefit you.