Woodworking rules exist for good reasons. They keep new woodworkers safe and help avoid ruined workpieces. But somewhere along the way a few useful guidelines turned into hard and fast rules that get repeated whether they fit the job or not.After more than 20 years in the shop, there are seven of them I ignore on a regular basis. I don't break them to be rebellious or reckless. I break them because I understand why they exist, what could go wrong, and when the usual advice does not fit the...