The previous series of posts showed and explained four ways to secure wood at the workbench to facilitate work. And there are at least a dozen more ways. It should be convenient to set up, work on, and take down.  

This key factor has been important since the first time you ever worked on wood, even at an early age. Yet often it is neglected or done poorly.  

So, why is it so important and deserves so much attention?

We woodwork with our hands. With good hand tools or machines, the hands ultimately choose and control what happens to the wood. While they are guided by sight, sound, mind, and time, and supported by the rest of the body, the hands make the final actions. 

What usually happens in early learning of woodworking, the hands cannot do there job because the wood is not properly set in place and stable. I think that is the most common confusion when developing woodworking skills and   retaining them. 

In practical summary, I suggest taking the time and trouble to set up the wood well. I bet your hands will do the job as they lead the tools to success.