| 1. Make two lists of Wood.Each 500mm long | | | | then to end up having the hole piece renderd useless |
| 45mm wide | | | | due to beeing in a hurry.5. Re-checkThe last and |
| 25mm thick.The lists needs to be completely straight | | | | most important step is to re-check. Repeat step 3-5 |
| and even. Make sure they are witout twigs in the | | | | until you are completely satisfied.When it is straight |
| material. | | | | mark the side so you know that side is straight turn |
| These lists of wood may become one of your most | | | | the piece and do the hole process on the other |
| important tools in your workshop.2. Position the | | | | side.PS. If you truly want to build great furniture |
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| couple of steps back and aim. The two lists should | | | | and Tips for the Handyman", and "The New Manual |
| appear parallel, if they do then the piece is straight. | | | | for Model Ship Building". For furniture builders we |
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| that is not always the case - If it`s not straight move | | | | must read => is a "Shareware" Article |
| on to step 4.4. Mark itIf the wood is not straight | | | | (what's that? read on...)This article is shareware. Give |
| take a pencile and mark where the wood is elevated. | | | | this article away for free on your site, or include it as |
| Then scrubb down. An important note though, do | | | | part of any paid package as long as the entire article |
| not remvoe too much at a time. better to go slowly | | | | is left intact including this notice. |