There is a beauty to country wood crafts which goes beyond their obvious qualities. Something in the way they are constructed makes a welcome plaque feel truly welcoming, or a handmade carving of a bear more than just shaped wood, but truly as majestic and powerful as the creature it depicts.
It can carry nearly any message or image you desire, and is probably the simplest of all country wood crafts. However, despite being so simple, it can have a great deal of impact on your home, particularly if you choose a message that has a special meaning to you and your family.
In the odd case though it's not always a bad thing to improvise if you do not have the correct tool for a particular segment of the project. In addiction, for safety reasons and also saving you frustration it's always best to have the right sized working space for your wood craft creation.
There is nothing worse taking away the end results beauty by not finishing your work properly. All wood piece's require some type of protection, the best protection will be determined by what type of wood craft project you do and what it will be used for and so on. Any major woodworking store or wood smith will be able to advise on the best protection for your piece.