My 6-month experiment with joinery for absolute beginners

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 2 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Woodworking feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.

Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Woodworking feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.