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Shaping a curved handle for a custom axe
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Making furniture the way my grandfather taught me
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Getting the perfect measure from a scrap of wood
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Making a tool that actually lasts in the shop
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Finding the right branch for a long hike
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Making square nails for a rustic door project
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