dkelsey

I have always considered the little router one of most dangerous tools in the shop. Since it is so small and can be used with one hand, the tendency not to turn it off when moving it to another part of the project is strong. With a big router you can not use one hand and you would never move it to another location tipping it up as you do so. I've never had a mishap with it, but a spinning tool with no safe guard in place scares me. It's easy to put down while it spins down with the bit toward you. With the big ones, if you don't wait for it to spin down, I at least set down with the bit away from me.

Sharp hand tools are the basics of woodworking for me. I have lots of power tools, but the most fun and satisfaction comes from good, sharp hand tools. I am hoping for a couple of really nice planes to replace the OK ones I have now.