the journey begins #1: So many tools, so little money...
edit: I ended up passing on both items mentioned in this blog. Thanks for chiming in with advice. Graduation is nigh! Come Saturday I will be flung officially on my butt, and I’m trying to amass the necessities of woodworking while I can. However, I could use your help and practiced wisdom! I’ve picked up some new chisels (1/2in, 3/4in, 1in), a square rule, and a cheap-o hand saw (Japanese kerf, though, so that’s a plus). I also scrounged a 6in block plane- I was happy to find it. My problem is this, though. I also found an old Stanley brand No. 5 plane ($30), and a brace/manual drill ($25). These are both traditionally made items, well crafted (I thin...
