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When I first started woodworking, I thought dovetails were really important…
I thought if you wanted to build boxes and furniture, you needed to learn how to cut dovetails.
More than 30 years later, I’ve never cut a dovetail.
And I’ve built a lot of things.
That’s one of the things I’ve learned about woodworking. Some of the things you think are essential when you’re starting out aren’t nearly as important as you think they are.
Learn how to measure. Mark. Cut. Join. Glue. Finish.
Build things.
The fancy stuff can wait…
#FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #woodworking #DIY
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