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Maudslay's maxims:

- Get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, then you will probably get it.

- Keep a sharp look-out upon your materials: Get rid of every pound of material you can do without. Put yourself to the question, ‘What business has it there?’

- Avoid complexities and make everything as simple as possible.

- Remember the get-ability of parts.

“It was a pleasure to see him handle a tool of any kind, but he was quite splendid with an 18-inch file.”



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