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First hand tool project

Thanks so much for the plans and the video. The quality of the video and the instruction are fantastic. I had to abandon the guides. The saw seemed to wander off line in the bottom 1/8 or so of the cut. I tried different stances and different saws, but just couldn’t fix the drift. I’m sure it’s pilot error. Finally, I decided to fight that battle another time. I marked the joints out and cut them free hand. Any trouble shooting tips would be appreciated. The top is red oak, according to plan. The base is cherry because I ran through my oak supply in the aforementioned difficulties. The ebonized cherry took on a more mottled appearance which I actually like. It has some red and gray tones that give it some warmth. It doesn’t really show up in the picture. The Osmo finish was just the thing. It feels fantastic. I feel much more confident in my ability and I’m looking forward to building this table a mate!