Lee, I have the sense that you're steering me away...

by Paul , Thursday, March 13, 2014, 16:30 (3851 days ago) @ Hoot

That's why I'm playing with files and such now. Can't afford machine tools so gave up waiting for the day and am trying to learn basic metal forming with primitive (relatively) tools. Wish I had a forge and anvil, but in the meantime will continue to play with hacksaws, files, torch and have fun doing so. Need to do the same with the wood. Now I've finally picked up a decent template I'll have to give whittling on the well seasoned plank a shot as well.

Pick up a chisel or ten and give your hand a chance. The worst that can happen is you'll fabricate some fancy kindling.