I use a ruler, then do a test cut on piece of thin ply, measure than and adjust if needed. It's ok looking at a ruler(or tape) but how it actually cuts will likely be different if theres a tiny bit of wobble or runout.
Bad habits. I know I shouldn't, but I still do...
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Jameshow
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Measuring once and cutting twice.
Or the more advanced version getting the angle the wrong way around!!
Often it's when I'm annoyed in another aspect of life and I'm not thinking straight.
Getting lazy at dovetails:- first is usually a learning curve second and third usually good forth is getting sloppy time to go in for a cider!!
Or the more advanced version getting the angle the wrong way around!!
Often it's when I'm annoyed in another aspect of life and I'm not thinking straight.
Getting lazy at dovetails:- first is usually a learning curve second and third usually good forth is getting sloppy time to go in for a cider!!
Thinking of another project that i havent started yet and then making mistakes with the one im actualy working on
Your not down here yet James stick to the Yorkshire bitter . Yer can scrump all you like when yer ere
Bristol_Rob
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Mine is thinking that once the joinery is finished the project is over, and not treating finishing with the respect the project deserves.
My brain has already moved onto the next project. I'm working really hard to change this mindset
My brain has already moved onto the next project. I'm working really hard to change this mindset
gregmcateer
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Touch testing the lacquer just a fraction before it's ready to be touched.
Always
Always
MichaelAD
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Kneeling down on the workshop floor without putting my kneepads on first, because It's 'just going to take a minute'.....
point5clue
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Spending ages trying to balance one more thing on the pile of tools/off cuts/project parts on my bench rather than walking over to the smaller pile on the table saw.
I’m going to have a proper tidy up later obviously!!!
I’m going to have a proper tidy up later obviously!!!
I blame the lack of surfaces @point5clue and spend time moving the pile of bits off the table saw. Making the cut and then moving the pile off the router table and back onto the table saw.
I try to be tidy but somehow I always end up working in a mess.
I try to be tidy but somehow I always end up working in a mess.
Molynoox
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I bought a new tape at weekend called a vice versa. Avoids the upside down reading issue. Haven't used it much so not advocating it at this stage but just letting you know other options are out there if it's something that bothers you.Reading my tape measure upside- down. I convince myself that I will interpret all those "6's" and "9's" properly, but sometimes I don't.
Martin
Must say I have had nothing but good experiences at EO Burton. Never been an issue getting a pack of Walnut, Oak etc out to choose the boards I want. I would speak to Andy always helped me.
Think the reason for the wait would be down to the fact if they don’t take there break at said times they loose them.
Don’t know if you have come across hardwood offcuts shop along doddinghurst road but Tim there is always very helpful too
And if you want to take a drive to Kent exotic timbers/timberline are great too, if your after anything a little more exotic they have most species there
sawtooth-9
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Over thinking is something I relate to
Especially with electrics ! ( which is probably good ) so I double and triple check !
Over thinking everything interrupts my sleep !
Jameshow
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Oh my. I'm not sure the "knowing I'm in good company" plan worked out quite as expected. I've mainly been reminded of all the OTHER bad habits I have too! Thanks for all your comments though - so many familiar patterns and behaviours. It seems I'm normal after all. Well, as normal as you lot, anyway 
Cheek were not normal were WoodworkersOh my. I'm not sure the "knowing I'm in good company" plan worked out quite as expected. I've mainly been reminded of all the OTHER bad habits I have too! Thanks for all your comments though - so many familiar patterns and behaviours. It seems I'm normal after all. Well, as normal as you lot, anyway
niall Y
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Cheers for that. Just taken a punt and ordered one for myself. Will see how I get on. Might get one for my son ( also a carpenter). Who is also prone to making the same sort of mistake - They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
The measuring thing its the same at the wood yard they stand all the wood on end and i need to know the length not the height
quintain
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Cutting without measuring is foolish buts yours is way past that level!!Continuing to disagree with my Good Lady even when I have been given "The Look"
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