It takes work
Every time I see a video or read a tutorial about how to do something, I think again about what it takes to really master a process. There are two parts to learning. One is the acquisition of knowledge. The other is the acquisition of skill.
Every time I see a video or read a tutorial about how to do something, I think again about what it takes to really master a process. There are two parts to learning. One is the acquisition of knowledge. The other is the acquisition of skill.
Knowledge can be gained in many ways. Reading, watching a video or observing a demonstration in person are some of the ways.
But the acquisition of knowledge is only half the game. One must also have the skill needed to perform the task. And skill can only be gained through practice, actually performing the process over and over until it becomes second nature. Put them together and they equal experience.
The idea that one can become a proficient maker by simply reading or watching is folly. It takes work to get good at anything.
David DeCristoforo possesses an extensive resume as designer/maker of fine furniture, high-end cabinetry and architectural woodwork. His experience in professional woodworking spans a period of 35 years. For the past 20 years David DeCristoforo Design has been located in Woodland, California. During this time David's shop has ranged in scope from a "full on" cabinet production shop with as many as 15 employees to a small fine furniture and custom millwork shop, working with his son, David RBJ, a highly skilled maker in his own right.