by mikeschn » Sun Apr 25, 2004 5:30 am
I remember having those wood working classes in 7th - 9th grade, and that is one of the reasons I do woodworking today. I always dreamed about a big shop with a nice smooth concrete floor. We I didn't get the big shop, but I do have a collection of tools, both power and hand tools.
Alan, so many people use power tools because they are faster. I am guilty of that too. But there are times when I slow down and do something by hand. Definitely more gratification out of that!
In a few years I might do a 5x9 teardrop. I can see myself handcutting the dovetails on the drawers, and putting square hickory pegs in round holes to keep the stiles and rails together on the doors. But I have to clear some stuff off my plate first. My wife is still waiting for that new kitchen floor, and I have to put drywall up in the back foyer. But after that... :thumleft:
Mike...
The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten, so build your teardrop with the best materials...