In my experience the most difficult part of carpentry is workholding. Since tools exist to perform even the most specialized tasks, the challenge becomes the placement of tool and work in an arrangement that aligns them, provides appropriate access and leverage, and allows for safety for the tool, the material, and the carpenter. read more
The most difficult part for me is anticipating wood movement. In spite of everything, wood will warp, twist, bow, cup, or split. Planning a project and the execution of said project must take this fact into account. read more
Re: Hardest Job In Construction I have, many times. yes, with a bigger company that can afford a ditch witch then your hands on the controls is one thing but holy bujeezus does hand digging that ditch suck. read more