Quick Poll
August 15th, 2010 at 9:21Luddite. Normite. Knuckle-dragger. Power hog.
There are lots of terms used to describe those who tend toward power tools and those who rely on hand tools as the primary method of cutting and shaping wood in their shops.
For some, woodworking means the whir of motors on routers, band saws, table saws and many other kinds of tools to quickly and efficiently build projects. For others, woodworking is a nod to the ways of our crafty ancestors through the use of hand saws, planes and other classic hand tools.
This week, how do you classify your shop? Are you exclusively one kind of woodworker, or do you blend the use of your tools to get to your final project?
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Posted by Tom,
in Quick Polls
August 15th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Can’t we all just get along?
August 15th, 2010 at 9:32 am
We can all hold hands and sing Kumbaya!
August 15th, 2010 at 10:37 am
I started out with all power tools, but I’ve felt a strong pull towards hand tools lately. There’s just something about handcut dovetails that feels more rewarding than using a router jig to blast them out in 5 minutes.
August 15th, 2010 at 10:45 am
What ever happen to just being a woodworker?
August 15th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Much better catagory.
Stephen
August 15th, 2010 at 11:42 am
I’d be leaning more towards power tools if I hadn’t just picked up 3 vintage planes on vacation. Still, I do like tools that plug in.
August 15th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Guys, if it’s sharp and makes sawdust or shavings I’m in.
August 16th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Whatever suits the situation best at the time.
A woodworker has to be versatile.
Thanks Tom.
August 17th, 2010 at 8:27 am
I agree with Eric. I strive to be efficient, and using the right tool for the task at hand is a key factor in that.
August 17th, 2010 at 9:41 am
I find a whole lot of power in my hand tools…