Last weekend, I stayed up well beyond my bedtime to look at the eclipse of the moon. Part of that occasion had the moon turning to a deep purple shade. For me, it was value it — the entire occasion was each stunning and slightly bit spooky. If I used to be a wandering tribesman, as my Scottish ancestors had been, I’d have completely freaked out and doubtless give you a superstition to clarify the entire thing.
Speaking of superstitions to clarify complicated occasions, for my part, there are a couple of which have a outstanding place in woodworking. I’m going to share a pair right here. First, the smile/frown finish grain glue-up sample purported to maintain plainsawn wooden from distorting a panel. I do know lots of people consider it, and I did at one time, however I feel it’s largely fable. Wood is both steady or it would transfer. Period. Second, at all times place your hand airplane in your workbench on its aspect to guard the blade. But a picket bench floor isn’t going to hurt your airplane iron.
Well, I hope I’ve poked the hornet’s nest a bit and bought you enthusiastic about woodworking myths. Let me know in the event you’ve bought one to share, and if sufficient people reply in form, we’ll publish them as suggestions subsequent week.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
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