I'm sort of moving this way and wondered how many hand tool users have gone from full power tools shop to a sparser hand tools setup. And, if so do you miss the power tools or regret the simplification?
I'm selling my lathe tomorrow and have my Felder saw for sale. I'm also considering parting with my miter station and my hammer jointer/planer. If so, that would leave me with just a hand tools work bench and hand tools, an axiom cnc machine, a minimax band saw and a nova drill press. Other than dust collection, that would be the extent of my new setup and I'm sort of liking the idea of trying to simplify things and move at a slower pace...….. which I seem to be doing anyway.
So, anyone move from power to hand tools and really regret it? Anyone do it and find it refreshing and renewing the interest in the hobby? Just looking for thoughts. Thanks.