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3.6 Processes: planning and preparation

• Planning: sketches, working drawings (dimensions, scale, sections, cutting list, 2017 MC8), materials list (all supplies accounted for, 2024 MC9), cutting list, calculations, costing. A pictorial drawing shows 3D views, while working drawings give construction details (2025 MC4).
• Preparation of timber (dressing): plane the face side flat (jointer/planer), then the face edge square to it, then thickness on the thicknesser (check grain direction to avoid tear-out, 2015 MC10), then width, then length. Hand: trying plane for straight edges (2019 MC1), jack plane, smoothing plane, then cabinet scraper and abrasive before clear finishing.

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