In the world of DIY, fabrication, and serious craftsmanship, there comes a moment when you stop working with "lumber" or "stock" and start working with .
Go to your local hardwood dealer. Find the "ugly pile" in the back—the slab with the wane edge and the crotch figure. Go to the scrapyard. Find the 2” thick steel plate covered in rust.
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