An Arizona artisan’s journey from aerospace engineer to woodworker

SAM DINGMAN: In a woodshop in downtown Phoenix, just off Seventh Avenue, there are three rules posted on the wall, under the heading “Raul’s Rules.”

RAUL RAMIREZ: Number one is hold your work — so when you’re workin’, you don’t want the piece movin’ around on you, it’s dangerous for that to happen. And then sharp tools — sharp tools are safer than dull tools. And then: patience.

DINGMAN: That’s the eponymous Raul…

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