Hand tools

I’m so glad to hear you’re making the best of it. It’s been fun following your progress with hand tools. Keep feeling better! :)

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Betsy,

As I have said before keeping busy is an excellent therapy. I agree completely with your statement about hand tools- NOW. At one time in my woodworking career I really did not use hand tools. After all why would I need a hand saw when I had a sliding miter saw that could cut a straight line whereas I couldn’t by hand. But I have seen the advantages of hand tools and am working on it. As you well know it is a long steep climb to become proficient with hand tools but one which provides a great deal of satisfaction. Like any endeavor we pursue in life to become proficient we must build on a strong foundation- and this is the advantage that hand tools provide.

As I have said before practice, practice, practice. You have a positive outlook and are getting better.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

I agree, it’s been fun following your hand tools odyssey. Whenever I see “Hand Tools Doings” in my feed reader I get excited to see what you’ve done this time! (And I mean that in a good way)

-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com

Thanks guys. I’m glad to be an inspiration and some entertainment as well!

-- Betsy - GO BUCKS!

I’m learning to use the spoke shave with the shaving mule. It’s quiet and rythmic. No electricity needed, especially if you work during daylight hours. }:)~

What tools are you using?

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

I’ve been pleased to watch your continued progress and heartened to hear you’re on the up side of your health concerns. Spring is on the way, and I hope it finds you able to follow whichever work mode suits your fancy.
I agree that having handtool skills in your arsenal is a great benefit in about any project. What ever gets you to the finishline in the most efficient way is the way to go.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Sounds like you’re getting better at getting better.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Praying for you for a quick recovery from your health issues.

-- Maplewood, MN