Instead of a pencil, use a knife for critical cuts. It creates a physical "track" for your saw or chisel to follow, ensuring a perfect fit.
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Never let your fingers get within 6 inches of a moving blade. If it feels sketchy, it is. 5. Finishing Flourishes Instead of a pencil, use a knife for critical cuts
Never apply glue until you have fully assembled the project with clamps to ensure every joint closes tightly. If it feels sketchy, it is
Use a scrap piece of MDF or plywood as a sub-fence on your miter saw to prevent "tear-out" (splintering) on the back of your boards.
Apply painter's tape along joints before gluing. Any squeeze-out lands on the tape, not the wood, saving you hours of sanding later.