Hey fellow central VT TF,
One tools that i've used quite a bit is an air compressor with just a sandblaster gun(just for air) on the end of it to shoot into a mortise to clean it out. Rather than turning the whole timber over everytime. Just keep the compressor full so it's ready when you are. You probally already have one but i thought i would add my two cents. Great to hear things are going well for you. Take care...ZAC