What is craftsmanship and why is it important?

Answer 1

Craftsmanship is finishing each step of your project, such as removing glue squeeze-out, hiding nail holes with wood putty and sanding, stright lines on all cuts, radius cuts free of flat spots, paint-stains etc. ,applied evenly, sanding is paramount to a fine finish, Craftsmen have steps they go thru when doing a project, and they finish each step before moving to the next step. they use exact measurements, and exact cut. EXAMPLE: You have 4 boards that need to be cut 9 3/8" long and 6 1/4 wide, a beginner might cut a board 9 3/8" and then change the fence setting to cut the 6 1/4" side, the problem here is when you go back to cut the other boards at the 9 3/8" you can be off a fraction and then the fit becomes ill fitting, and assembly problematic. a craftmen would cut all the boards at the 9 3/8" length and then cut the 6 1/4" wide side, each length dimension being the same , and each width dimension the same. I know this explanation refers working in wood, BUT, apply these principles to any Craft your working on, it works. Remember: Planning--Patience--Accuracy--Finishing each step & Finish the Finish. "CLOSE ENOUGH" Is not a Craftman!