A knotty piece of timber must have smooth wedges. – English proverb quoted by John Ray, 1670
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For a craftsman like my father, nothing is more exasperating than to witness tool abuse. In particular, I remember a steel tape measure he gave me after I had somehow managed to lose the first twelve inches of it. – Richard Menzies, “If I Were A Carpenter,” RDMenzies.com, 2011
The feel and beauty of finely crafted wood – the refreshing smell of your workshop – the absorbing joy of cutting and joining that makes the hours race by – These are the reasons you love woodworking. – Jack Neff, Make Your Woodworking Pay for Itself, 1996
They expect a professional presentation, so they expect to see a professional. Dress appropriately for the occasion, but dont be one of the crowd. – Wess Roberts
