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Cutting out a nice alder drawer box. Router cut dovetails fit nice. Just need to cut the groove for the bottom. I cut all four and then go to cutoff the back so that the bottom fits flush and as soon as I do I realize I cut the side not the back. Drawer was wider than long… but still. Arg. Stop. Put pencil down. Go inside and look at it tomorrow
No pictures are needed I don’t think.
Bob C
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
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We have all done things like that. Usually on the finishing touches.
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Man that's a bummer. But I'm glad you stopped work for the day. Alot of accidents seem to happen when tired or frustrated.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
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Blue tape is your friend. Label parts, and save a lot of misery. DAMHIK!
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Next time you go to sign into a web page and have to prove you're not a robot just use this as your proof.
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For me, getting really good at woodworking is not how well you can make something. It's being able to see the big picture. I often get focused on what I'm doing that moment so when I ask myself if the cut I'm about to make is right I don't always see why it's wrong. I think a part of it is really wanting to see how what I'm doing comes out as soon as possible.
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Its a symptom is this work at home stuff…let me go out to shop and just take care of x. Vs being in the groove. Patience.
Bob C
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I didn't do anything like that.... today. But, then again, I didn't go into the shop today! Hang tough! We all do it periodically!
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
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Well put Mr. Backer!
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What's the saying? "My projects are all one of a kind because I don't make the same mistake twice" or something similar to that. The person that never makes a mistake isn't doing anything.
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The difference is, some people accept that mistakes are inevitable....some don't.Originally Posted by Ronald Blue
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We all do it. I try to laugh at myself and then learn how to avoid it next time. When it comes to drawer and door parts, as well as front frames, I label all connecting ends.
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What’s the forum adage … “Pictures or it didn’t happen”. Since there are no pictures, This didn’t happen. You just took some extra test cuts
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I've always heard it called: "Getting in too big of a hurry."
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