robinson46176
03-22-2009, 10:35 AM
"Rustic" is your friend. :D If you will switch over to rustic as a style you will save a fortune on special tools. :)
I am known for telling folks that I consider a hatchet to be a precision tool.
I also have a broad-axe and a broad-hatchet in there as well as a foot-adz. Note: my father used to say they called it a foot-adz because if you used one long enough that you would eventually chop into your foot.
I don't really find a problem with the SS miter gauge but then again I don't spend much time doing what I call "fine woodworking". When I grab a piece of wood I want to just enjoy it. :) I'm retired but busier than ever, just not at the same things. I worked at multiple occupations constantly from the time I was 20 years old. I intend to enjoy retirement and intend to squeeze everything I can into my life, not make work. To me fine detail stuff is work and work is a 4 letter word.
I know that a lot of guys find it relaxing and if so that is great, different strokes... Personally I am always ready to move on to life's next great adventure and try something I have not tried yet. I can't be bothered with using a dial indicator for a wood setup, I need to get my motorcycle out and ready to ride. The horses need training. I am chomping at the bit to get my new Wood-mizer sat up and going. I want to....... :D
I am known for telling folks that I consider a hatchet to be a precision tool.
I also have a broad-axe and a broad-hatchet in there as well as a foot-adz. Note: my father used to say they called it a foot-adz because if you used one long enough that you would eventually chop into your foot.
I don't really find a problem with the SS miter gauge but then again I don't spend much time doing what I call "fine woodworking". When I grab a piece of wood I want to just enjoy it. :) I'm retired but busier than ever, just not at the same things. I worked at multiple occupations constantly from the time I was 20 years old. I intend to enjoy retirement and intend to squeeze everything I can into my life, not make work. To me fine detail stuff is work and work is a 4 letter word.
I know that a lot of guys find it relaxing and if so that is great, different strokes... Personally I am always ready to move on to life's next great adventure and try something I have not tried yet. I can't be bothered with using a dial indicator for a wood setup, I need to get my motorcycle out and ready to ride. The horses need training. I am chomping at the bit to get my new Wood-mizer sat up and going. I want to....... :D