This is a request to see some of your best work, using mainly hand tools.
I'm not saying that power can't be used, just kept to a minimum.
With so many amazing power tools out there, a lot of the old hand tools seem to be ending up in collections and not on work bench's.
I love working with hand tools, I find it far more satisfying than using the powered verity all the time.
I'm not about to say I don't use power tools, I just try to keep it to a minimum.
I'm not even suggesting in any way that the skill of the craftsman is being over shadowed by power tools.
But sometimes its nice to see what can be done using more simple hand tools.
Without the need for lathes, routers or haven forbid a CNC machine.
I'd like to think that my work is pretty much handmade.
So in the category of "Handmade minimal power usage as my best work".
I'd put forward my 2/3 scale Ariel Motorcycle and sidecar.
The power tools I did use were:
For the timber segments, a band saw and drill.
For the metal components, a wielder and a griding wheel.
All the rest was done with hand tools.
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I maybe wrong but I don't think I own a hand tool made after the 1950's.
Most of them are hand me downs for my Dad and Grandfather (as it should be).
The parts made from wood for the Motorcycle and Sidecar are:
The engine, carburetor, magneto, gearbox, petrol tank, seat, toll box, fishtail, saddlebags and all of the upper section of the sidecar.
The rest is recycled materials from around the house and the local landfill.
I'd really like to see a few photos of your best work, its just great seeing the amazing skill that's out there!
It makes me wont to do more and try harder!