well, i'll tell ya, working with wood is just like tending to a field of corn. you've got to know the lay of the land, the standard tools, and techniques, just like you need to know your saws and chisels. now, when i'm crafting a piece, i always say to my tools, pre-inception, return to the beginning, pay no attention to the imperceptible flaws, as if hinting to them to conceal what's beneath the surface, much like hiding away any secret imperfections in the wood grain that might reveal more than intended.