Craft

Physical making requires solving problems that software doesn’t have. Materials have grain, tolerance, and memory. A cut can’t be undone. The feedback loop runs through the hands.

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The constraint of physicality forces precision. A joint that’s off by 1mm won’t close. A weld that’s too cold won’t hold. The work demands attention in a way that typing doesn’t.

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Tools extend capability but require investment. Learning a new tool takes hours before it saves minutes. The payoff comes later, compounded across projects. A well-equipped shop is accumulated leverage.