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SKILL 02 / THE LOG
WOODWORK
Read the grain. Establish one true edge. Good woodwork begins with seeing what the board is doing.
03 ARTICLES
FIELD NOTES
01 / 2 MIN READ
Read the Grain First
Before sanding harder, look closer. Grain direction explains a lot of what a board asks of the tool.
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Set the Plane, Then Work
A fine shaving comes from a sharp edge and a steady setup, not a harder push.
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03 / 2 MIN READ
One Joint. Make It Square.
Practise a small half-lap on scrap. Careful layout gives simple joinery its strength.
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