I've put together a top 5 tips that I wish I knew when I started that would make things a lot easier. These are simple things that if you are an experienced woodworker, but everyone starts somewhere and this will make that learning curve much shorter. I have listed some resources for supporting the video. If you get these 5 steps nailed down you will have wonderful looking pieces in no time.
Wood Grading guide
I used this one because it covers it well with color pictures.
https://www.esf.edu/wus/documents/Ill...
https://www.woodworkerssource.com/har....
Respirator:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Medium...
Sanding reference.
https://www.redlabelabrasives.com/blo...