If you could give one word of advice

[Bill Wyko]

So, if you could give one word of advice to someone that wants to do fine wood working, what would it be?

My one word of advice would be "Learn to love sanding"

[Judy Kingery]

Mine would be the standard: 'measure twice, cut once,' being one upon occasion to have to do another cut!

Good one!

Jude

[David DeCristoforo]

One word? How about "Don't"?

[Paul Demetropoulos]

Make things

[Dewey Torres]

"PATIENCE"

Patience (pā-shəns) is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset; or exhibiting forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term difficulties. It is also used to refer to the character trait of being steadfast. Antonyms include hasty and impetuous.

[Andrew Joiner]

Don't worry about the fine part for now.

This might be the shortest thread with most posts in creek history.

[David DeCristoforo]

"Run"
"Why?"
"Really?"
"Huh?"

You know I'm (kind of) kidding right? But if you wanted one word and only one I would extract it from your question. That word would be "work" because that is what woodworking is and what you need to do to get good enouugh to produce anything that could be called "fine".

[Clint Schlosser]

Think

"10 character req"

[Myk Rian]

Sharp (tools)

[Brian Kent]

One word:

"Duck!"

[Tony Bilello]

It will be the most used and most important tool you own. With it, you can make many jigs that will serve you well to make up for the tools you have not yet acquired.

[Glenn Clabo]

loveit.....

[Scott Brihn]

Discipline

[Todd Hoppe]

safety ...

[Wayne Delyea]

Start with small things and hone your skills in not only the construction but the finishing. From there you should gradually working your way up until you find your niche.