On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 07:37:05 -0800, Larry Jaques
wrote:


The more precisely you cut the wood, the more professionally it fits
together (for fine woodworking) and the better it looks. It can also
mean the difference between a bad glue joint and a good one. If you
CAN cut more precisely, why not do it? It's also good for shaving off
those RCHs of wood which causes interference fits.

Consider the width of a dado slot. Adjusting the fence for that makes
it cut perfect openings. Ditto tenons, sliding dovetails, etc.

Amen! And well said. As I've written here before, where I can achieve
precision I try to do so, subject to some cost-benefit. It's akin to
reducing the number of variables in any problem. If I were to figure out
the least precise operation in any part of a ww project and use that degree
of precision in all measurements and other related steps ... -- Igor