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From: Ballantyne, Merrill (no email)
Date: Mon Jun 12 2006 - 10:57:39 EDT
I like power tools the same way I like elevators. And I like hand
tools like I like stairs. I wouldn't want to be in a building with
elevators and no stairs the same way I'd not like to be in a boat with
no hand tools. In either case despite the backup systems, the power can
go out at any time.
-----Original Message-----
From:
[mailto:] On Behalf Of Peter
Gelinas
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 4:47 PM
To:
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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