ABE MATHEWS wrote:


Hi Abe,

Welcome to the porch.
>
> I've got your basic home-repair kit - hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, but
> almost no woodworking equipment.  I've got a reloading bench that will work O
K
> for a wood bench for a while.  I've put a bunch of thought into what I need
> for this first project.  I think I'll do OK with a good saw, a block plane,
and
> either 3/8" or 1/2" chisel.  I've been talked into new chisels and a ryoba sa
w
> from Japan Woodworker by a professional cabinet and furniture maker.  For a
> block plane, I'll probably end up with a new Stanley 9 1/2.

Try an old one from one of the dealers here.

>
> Which brings me to a question about Galoot status - can one be a Galoot in
> spirit while using new tools in old methods?  Or is the status conferred only
> when one has a collection of well-experienced powerless tools?

I think according to O'Deen, galoot status is conferred when you
buy a hat. :-)

Carl
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