Video: How to Make an Elm Strong BoxFollow

Nice helpful post. I haven't seen the video yet (at work right now), but wanted to know if you use skills not only to react to the various problems that occur, but also use them proactive to buff up the durability? I just started reading more in the official tradeskill forum and can't wait to try this out since that pristine leather backpack still alludes me. I need to serious look at the crafting process. Been neglecting it in favor of getting to 20 and finally /lastname'ing myself. :/