Woodcraft Magazine

A craft of challenge and reward

oodworking is hard. I don’t mean it’s a slog, though sanding can come close. But it’s not the most languid hobby, not if you take it seriously. For starters, woodworking is physically demanding. It takes strength and dexterity just to move planks of wood around your shop. Plus, mistakes can be costly, and therefore the work requires persistent attention to detail. And the more you learn, the more

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