Maxwithers wrote:

> Anyway, I went back to the stair saw because it is an example of a tool I
really thought I needed at first, but turned out not to, yet. And yes I have
realized that it would be fun to make. It's on the list. The list is long.

I think you said a whole bunch, right there.

Many jobs can be done with minimal/simple tools. But in many cases
specialised tools exist that make the jobs easier and/or faster.

Personally I find specialised tools quite fascinating, the more
specialised the better.

But they're very rarely *neccessary*.

But then, woodworking as a hobby isn't necessary either.

So I say that the Scandinavians working green wood
with nothing but an axe, and the sash window makers
with their assemblage of super specialised planes
and fixtures can get along fine.

We're all friends, at least here on the Porch.

    BugBear