It was the national feed, with a woodcarver. Roy was trying to push a gouge
uphill, getting some fuzz, and asked the carver how he knew when to change
directions.

The carver replied, "the wood is the teacher your always have with you."

I think it's functionally the same as cutting the wood "as it wishes to be
cut." By Frank Pain.

The wood will let you know how you're doing. When you don't have to press,
you're doing it right!