Tools, again.

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Oh, sure, my shop isn't even set up.  And, yes, I will usually be using electric tools, at least... once I redo the electric distribution to, and in, the garage.  Sure, there is that.  However, in being a practical thinker, and realizing some things, I understand that pursuing quality hand tools along the way is neither a waste of time or money.  And more, learning to use them, alongside the electrical tools, is the only way to go.  Even if electricity never goes out, a possibility, sometimes I like to do things by hand, and without so much noise.  One of the types of tools I have a great interest in collecting, to a point, are planes.

You have no idea how much research I have done on the topic.  Until recently, however, my research was more along the lines of that of a fanboy of some sports club or other.  The reality eluded me.  The costs were prohibitive.  And I didn't have the potential for a shop, or was too busy settling in.  Now that I am settling in, costs are coming under control, things are being figured out, I decided it was time to review these tools again.  As it turned out, I bumped into a sweet article.  It starts out below, the whole quotation will link you over to the site.

While hand planes are alluring to many woodworkers, getting started can be confusing since there are so many options. If you ask 100 hand plane enthusiasts which planes to start with, you might receive as many answers. Based upon my 15 year love affair with hand planes, the following is my suggested approach to help you get started.

From what I read, past research, and some other things, I believe this author offers a very good, solidly laid out, roadmap to a starter set for a beginner with this particular type of hand tool.  Now, there are other tools, eventually, along this line, that I would like to get.  A shave, a various mallets, several hand drills (non-electric, I mean), a larger selection of both wood and metal files.  I do have chisels, various hand saws, and some other things.  I actually have a decent selection of tools, but it's never really enough.  Although it can become a bit too much.  And you can keep gold filigree, special editions, and antique unusable items.  If it doesn't work, or I wouldn't use it due to fear of ruin, I don't want it anywhere near my shop.

Just a Friday night f.y.i.  Now, please, enjoy your relaxation, perhaps a sip of something soft or hard, bubbly or smooth, and perhaps think about what tomorrow brings.  Find something about which to look forward to tomorrow.  I have a few minor plans.  And for Sunday too.  No promises, just a... notion or three.

A little goose, a little warning, and a little giggle.


A little ditty just for me.  Catches my most distant edges and ties them into a nice tidy bow.


For her.  What else can I say?


Good night, probably.