On May 8, 2012, at 9:02 PM, Kevin Wilkinson wrote: [snip tale of descent
into proto-Galootdom]
> . . . . . I've already spent over $800 on old and new hand tools.
>   Besides, I need to save some dough for a new band saw.

        Six words, Kevin: You doan nee' no steenkin' bandsaw!

        Or to put it more formally: At some stage in the process you
        should give some thought to what you plan to build, and for what
        purpose, as you move more into actually making things with the
        kit you are accumulating. Another point: There was a time, a
        period that lasted some centuries during which a lot of
        woodworking was done, including many fine objects, when bandsaws
        (and motorized tools generally) did not exist. Not saying you
        must be a complete GOON (Gone Old Order Neanderthal) like some
        of us to be a (mostly) hand tool woodworker, but it could be an
        epiphany of sorts to realize that you don't really have to have
        ANY of those big expensive space-occupying roaring finger eating
        machines to enjoy yourself, build your skills, and make useful
        and decorative items. And welcome to the Porch! Tom Holloway
        (Somewhat surprised to see fellow GOON Ron Harper giving
        bandsawr pointers.)

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