Reply by Don W

ahhhh, but I think it takes both to be either. Anyone can buy all the right paint, the right brushes, and a piece of canvas, and they can paint. It may make them a painter, but not necessarily and artist. I, like wayne, have recently moved toward the hand tool mindset. I do however still think it takes a good craftsman to turn out fine woodworking, even with power tools.

Do what you enjoy.

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