Comments on: The Hybrid Woodworker’s 12 Step Program

By: John Eugster

John Eugster — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:37:21 +0000

In the majority of my work I do quite a bit of handwork. It’s not my original thought but rather something I heard — machines are used in my shop like the apprentice may have been used before machines were so common. Nothing like jointing a board with my plane after ripping on the noisy table saw, same for fitting and adjusting with chisels and mallet. Sure, you can work faster with the power but you can screw things up much quicker too!

By: Jacques

Jacques — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:53:47 +0000

The first step is to accept you have a problem and I can not see me taking that step! Thought provoking though I must admit. My random orbital sander is the only thing I can think of that I could part with. Thanks.
Jacques.

By: Mike Semsen

Mike Semsen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:52:48 +0000

I would say the first step would be to unplug the power tools, put the jointer in the garage where you can’t easily get at it, cover the table saw with plywood and use it as an assembly bench, bury it in stuff so it is hard to get at. Now work without those tools and see if you regret not having them. If you find that you can’t live without them put them back to work.

By: If You Buy One More Fancy Jig, You Better Just Close Up Shop

If You Buy One More Fancy Jig, You Better Just Close Up Shop — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:40:09 +0000

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By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:34:55 +0000

I’ve been mulling this over lately as I design my hand tool cabinet and try to figure out where to put it in the current space. I plan on doing this the old journeyman’s way of highlighting my skills in my cabinet by doing some kind of Hepplewhite inspired piece. The thing is that it will need a fair amount of wall space since it will have parts that swing open to access the tools and I am going to have to sacrifice some of the bigger tools to make room for it. I’m finding myself using some of them less and less anyway. All part of my own “journey” you know.

By: Adam King

Adam King — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:16:00 +0000

What great thoughts! I’m really excited to see where this will take you in your method of work in the shop.

Unplugged AA 12 step process; I’m waiting for you to publish this book!