Simplicity is the hardest thing to nail

I make a lot of objects. And often the hardest thing to nail is simplicity. It requires humility. It requires putting the material first--before the maker; before the client. Sometimes, the simple designs are the hardest to get right.

Items I use:
Titebond Quick and Thick: https://amzn.to/42HGuMC

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Items I keep on hand in the shop:
Glue:
Titebond I Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/3zRXHGv
Titebond III Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/3MVnG6j
Titebond Quick and Thick: https://amzn.to/42HGuMC

Power Tools and Accessories:
Table Saw Blade - Woodworkers II: https://amzn.to/42bIOLa
My favorite trim router: https://amzn.to/3LbCbTF
DeWalt Trim Router fence: https://amzn.to/43cYwr2
My Festool Router Setup: https://amzn.to/3ZPIQal
Extra Fence: https://amzn.to/3KHi9jI
1/2" dia Router bit: https://amzn.to/3UkRFYI
A Better Alternative (Spiral Up Cut): https://amzn.to/3mcPsSp

Sharpening:
Ohishi Waterstones: https://amzn.to/3TkoZhP
1,000/8,000 Combo (great budget option): https://amzn.to/3Lqj7Sh
Angle Setting Jig Plans: https://www.lie-nielsen.com/pages/dow...
Inexpensive Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/3Jo2Uub
Lie-Nieslen Honing Guide: https://www.lie-nielsen.com/nodes/423... guide
Sandpaper for Flattening: https://amzn.to/3Jor73F

My Finish Mix:
Minwax Polyurethane: https://amzn.to/3kPgpuO
Liberon Finishing Oil: https://amzn.to/3kXkIEf
Danish Oil (alternative): https://amzn.to/3Njlabs
Liberon Beeswax: https://amzn.to/3Jm2yFN
Turpentine: https://amzn.to/3SWFznB
Mineral Spirits (alternative): https://amzn.to/3oKU83h

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