Harbor Freight brand Chicago Electric sander, and my No 102 Lie Nielsen Iron block plane, which is unfortunately discontinued. These days Lie Nielsen is offering only the bronze version. I prefer working with hand tools as much as I can. I find them much quieter, safer and more fulfilling than machines. I believe that only when using a hand tool can one become intimate with the essence of woodworking — sensing wood’s […]
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