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From: Norm of Bandersnatch (no email)
Date: Sat Jun 10 2006 - 08:50:46 EDT
I cannot disagree more.
I use power tools almost exclusively because they provide the muscle while
I provide the guidance. Hand tools require that I do the labor which
detracts from the energy and concentration left over for the guidance.
Just try drilling a 1/4" hole in a hunk of stainless with a hand drill.
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying St Augustine FL
> [Original Message]
> From: Peter Gelinas <>
> To: <>
> Date: 6/9/2006 5:51:19 PM
> Subject: RE: lv-ab: Woodwork tools.
>
> Even though I have some power tools on my boat, (probably a mistake) and
> even though I have done woodworking (non-professional) all my life (and
love
> it), I think power tools are not worthwhile having for most boaters.
>
> If you feel like spending some money, how about a Toolova Shootit,
something
> that might save your life someday???
>
> There is nothing you can do with a power tool that you can't do with hand
> tools. Don't get me wrong, I love toys as much as the next guy,and and
never
> miss a visit to the Spring tools show. I have a planer, jointer, wood
> lathe, etc in the basement. I think the only useful electrical tool for a
> boat is probably an orbital polisher (polishing the hulls by hand is a
pain
> in the A... (shoulder).
>
> Any project worth doing with electrical tools is probably best done on
dry
> land. There you can rent or borrow, or buy and re-sell, or give away
> (exchange against another service). Infrequent use on a boat combined
with
> the marine environment ... you won't be doing the tools a favor by having
> them onboard.
>
> Now if you want to drool over tools: power, hand, and accessories take a
> look at:
> www.leevalley.com
> They will mail you some really impressive catalogues. They don't just
sell
> tools, they love tools.
>
> Peter
>
>
> >From: "Sellar, William E." <>
> >
> > >>I disagree with the statement "the greatest woodworkers lived before
> >power
> >tools". Great craftsmen have been, and always will be, among us, no
> >matter
> >how their tools change.
> >
> My only point is that traditional hand tools are a
> >partial solution to the tight space constraints, and it is possible to
> >do advanced work with hand tools. >
> >Bill Sellar
>
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