Originally Posted by
William Fretwell
There is a lot to be said for reaching for a beautiful chisel on your bench, uplifting and inspirational! I gave all my ugly ones away.
Originally Posted by
Ron Brese
I believe that as well William. If woodworking is your hobby or profession nice tools make it more enjoyable.
Ron
Yes, the feeling a tool lends to one's hand can make one want to use it more often and do better work.
Originally Posted by
John Keeton
Jim, you’re a pretty darn good woodturner!!! Very nice curves and detail in that handle.
Thanks John, most of the time I feel lucky if I can get a shape close to what is wanted. Though my feel for the lathe is getting better and I'm getting less catches to mess up the turning.
jtk
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)