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Straight, Smooth and Square . . . are you a carpenter?

November 5, 2008 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment

~ Robert Robillard

THAT’S WHAT MY SHOP TEACHER USED TO SAY ….

What he really should have been telling us is Level, Plumb and Square.
Although he taught us alot in class the real learning happened on the job which continues each day.
Being successful with carpentry is mostly based on making the right decisions. One learns to make right decisions based on experience. We gain our experience from past projects and making wrong decisions. Learning from our mistakes is truly one of the best teachers.
Carpentry is not an exact science; it is a pragmatic approach to problem solving, building and repairing. My experience has taught me that a few basic principles guide us on what will or will not work. Plumb, Level and Square, is one of those principles.
There are many different approaches to building things. One can argue that some one’s method may enable them to arrive at a better, faster, nicer looking finished result than another persons method. But both methods still arrive at a finished product. The old saying, “My way might not be the best way, but it will work. ” Which one is better? That depends if your building something for fun or if your in business to make money.
Carpentry is more than acquiring experience. It’s also confidence in your ability to solve problems, ultimately to get the job done. Arriving at an acceptable finished product.
For me. The best method is one in which I have fun, arrive at a superior product and get paid to do both!
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Who is Concord Carpenter?    ~ Robert Robillard is editor of A Concord Carpenter and principal of a carpentry and renovation business located in Concord, Massachusetts. Rob is a recognized leader in tool and how-to information for building professionals, he also hosts the Concord Carpenter Cable TV Show, offering the do-it-yourself audience in Boston's Meto West region expert advice on home repairs and maintenance. On his website, Rob covers all aspects of home improvement and remodeling, specializing in problem solving for home maintenance. Rob enjoys evaluating and reviewing tools and products and restoring vintage tools. The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!":

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