The debate never seems to end on the topic of hand tools vs. power tools.

It seems that the debate is fueled by it a lot of people regurgitating something they read somewhere, just a lot of opinions with no sound experience behind them and a limited field of view.

The damage is done when new woodworkers join the online communities and they feel like they have to make a choice: Which ONE type of woodworker will I be? Hand tools or power tools?

This morning, I found a really nice blog post by John at Woodworking Web.

He has written a well balanced perspective steeped in wisdom and sound judgement.

I am not going to re-hash it here at my site, but you can read his post HERE.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Well done John, it is one of the best reads that I have had in a long time, printed or digital.

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Todd A. Clippinger

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