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I think, Paul Sellers means it in both ways, senses used to judge and accomplish the work in the best possible way, and also enjoy “sensing” your work.
On some occasions, it is good to know, what to look at or listen to. But generally, I think, it is important to keep all senses open and actually try to look at all the data you get. Then you can learn to filter out, what is important for what you are doing right now. Paul Sellers gives some hints, like listening to the pitch of the saw, “hearing” the thickness of the shaving etc. But there is so much more, and I think, our brain is ready to learn it, if we simply do engage our senses.
By the way, one very important sense seems to be neglected often: The common sense 😉
Dieter