les from the very begin- from the straight path, and thus spoil the work. ning. An amateur who serves his apprentice- ship in Pine wood will find other varieties much All wood must be well seasoned, and free from easier totackleafterwards. Many Adamsmantel- knots and flaws. It should be planed… … and is apt to being of suitable play havoc with quality. If a par- the tools. Ebony is even worse, and should not | ticularly soft or closely grained pieceisrequired, be tried except on rare occasions. most dealers are able to supply it if full also very hard, but is a favourite with those…
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