> 
> My new goal is to find out how to make needed furniture using hand tools,
> and to test my hypothesis that most power tools are only efficient
> in production settings, and that handtools can do necessary and beautiful
> work nearly as fast as power tools in one-off projects.    I suspect
> that there are a few powertools that are real time savers, or serve
> a truly necessary purpose (like the Bandsaw), some that are overkill
> for most home projects (like the Shaper), and some that are downright
> unecessary for the hobby woodworker (jointer, dovetail jig, 3 HP router,
> etc.).  
> 
> Finally, I am discovering a new connection to the wood, and feeling
> a new pride in developing SKILL instead of equipment inventory.
> 
> -gph

Welcome aboard, Paul.
Just got one question:

	Do you still have your pneumatic nailer?

(Porch needs some additions to hold all of us and I'm
tired of swinging this gol-danged hammer.)

Carl