submitted by OriginalGoat to Woodworking 8 monthsOct 2, 2024 21:24:54 ago (+15/-0) (files.catbox.moe)
BulletStopper 1 points 8 months ago
Well, everybody has to start somewhere.Experience comes from failure. You get more data from failure than you do from success.When my kids and grandkids would make things out in the shop, I would stand back and only provide safety, and only as much advice as was asked for."Grumpaw, I don't understand. I measured everything twice. It should all fit. What happened?""Well, Sweetness, I think we may have reached the time for us to discuss something called, 'tolerance stacking'."The beginning of wisdom is the honest admission that you DON'T know every-goddamm-thing already.Asking for help is a good step.
BulletStopper 1 points 8 months ago
Well, everybody has to start somewhere.
Experience comes from failure. You get more data from failure than you do from success.
When my kids and grandkids would make things out in the shop, I would stand back and only provide safety, and only as much advice as was asked for.
"Grumpaw, I don't understand. I measured everything twice. It should all fit. What happened?"
"Well, Sweetness, I think we may have reached the time for us to discuss something called, 'tolerance stacking'."
The beginning of wisdom is the honest admission that you DON'T know every-goddamm-thing already.
Asking for help is a good step.