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Post by wisardd1 on Jun 1, 2010 22:21:06 GMT -8
Today, I made some really stupid mistakes. I mortised some holes on the wrong side of the legs of a couple of nightstands I have been working on. They are recoverable, but it set me to thinking. Let first first say I am just a beginner. I took up woodworking about 18 months ago. From knowing nothing I have built an Arts and Crafts queen side bed, a desk of the same genre, mulitple picture frames, quilt stands, clocks, etc. I jumped in with both feet, bought the tools necessary to have a workshop, invested time and money, and have become dedicated to the art of woodwork and furniture building (along with carving). The lesson that stands out to me most at this point in my endeavors is how important it is to know your frame of mind and where you are when you walk out into the shop and start working with power tools, hand tools, measuring, designing, adjusting, and fixing. What I have learned is that the more brain cells that are firing the better off you are. Too early, too late, too preoccupied, to anything, is a detriment. I have come to the conclusion that is it very important to know yourself and your different states of mind to be 1. efficient 2. accurate 3. to follow the rule "do it once and do it right" and most all 4. To be safe. Just my thoughts and I wanted to share them to see what others might think about this experience.
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Post by cabinetman on Jun 2, 2010 3:25:39 GMT -8
I have to agree with you. It's a whole different mindset when you do this for a living...8 - 10 hours a day...6 days a week.
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Jun 2, 2010 20:30:44 GMT -8
Dale,
Yes, I can see how something like that could easily happen...
(marking things good with chalk, etc. helps a lot)
I always try NOT to get in a hurry... I only go out there when I'm truly ready to putz around, take my time, & have fun.
I'm glad you were able to Pull it Out rotating legs, etc., etc.
I'm looking forward to seeing your new tables.
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