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Double entÃ?©ndres (if that’s the right term for it) continue in this series and on this blog. The post below is really about some of the often-overlooked benefits of hand-tool usage.
My tiny, simple, hand-tools only shop (oft viewed as a disadvantage by some for its size), has proven itself repeatedly to be flexible and accommodating. It’s easy to keep clean and can survive floods and relocations, and be picture-perfect for the next photo shoot.
When I began woodworking by hand (I’ve never really worked with machines), I had no idea how many different and rewarding opportunities would result. Whether spending a morning with children from Philadelphia’s inner city, chit-chatting with my neighbors, or struggling to communicate with folks from literally around the world, woodworking with hand tools has enriched my life in ways I can’t describe.
But if I can’t describe it, I sure can recommend it. Not a week goes by that I don’t get an e-mail from someone who has unplugged their shop and feels the better for it. I know it takes longer to rip your stock, and cutting mortises by hand is no picnic, but the benefits aren’t always clear from the outset.
Here are some supplies and tools we find essential in our everyday work around the shop. We may receive a commission from sales referred by our links; however, we have carefully selected these products for their usefulness and quality.
