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I’m finding the same, though the biggest slow part for me is all the unexpected tasks.
My experience is limited to a short woodworking course, where we were provided with squared stock and sharp tools, so all the focus was on measuring/sawing/joinery, which went at a reasonable speed.
As soon as I tried a project at home, I ended up finding out about all the other stuff that also needed to be taken care off.
E.g. my process so far for one of Paul’s simpler projects has included:
* Research place to source wood
* Buy/transport wood
* Notice that wood is slightly cupped
* Research how to true cupped wood (watching videos etc.)
* Start planing wood
* Notice that plane isn’t very sharp
* Research on how to sharpen plane property
* Sharpen plane
* Notice that small piece of wood keeps slipping during planing
* Research how to hold down small pieces of wood
* Buy additional clamp and scrap wood
* Finally prepare stock ready for joinery…
and so on 🙂 I’m guessing it will get easier/faster with more experience!