You can take a shaving thinner than a human hair to find the perfect fit.
Mastering hand tools is less about strength and more about "reading" the material. 1. Understanding Grain Direction
A No. 4 or No. 5 Jack Plane is your workhorse for flattening and smoothing.
You don't need a wall full of tools to start. Most heirloom furniture can be built with these "First Five" categories:
A dedicated carcass or tenon saw for precise joinery cuts.
Your most important tool; it must be heavy and include a solid vise. Core Techniques
