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This is especially true in carving, such as cabriole legs, lettercarving, shells, and anything in which you have to shape a piece with handtools. All will benefit from this kind of scrutiny.
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I'll forewarn you...this is not an exercise for the faint of heart. Just when you think your fine skill has generated perfection, a readjusted light will make mockery of your workpiece and reveal with gla
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However, it does give you the opportunity to make corrections and ensure that your work will look its best under
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Even the type under which it will eventually most likely be found — boring, indistinct, overhead light. (See last photo....ew.)