On 2007-07-10 11:44:08 +0100, Stuart Noble
said:

Andy Hall wrote:
On 2007-07-10 11:24:54 +0100, Rick J H said:



I saw a British carpentry show the other day (a new one, and I can't
remember the name). The guy on that one was making things with the
most basic and old-fasioned tools. So that was more useful for
ordinary DIY-ers like me...

What's "an ordinary DIYer"?

Someone who isn't a tool collector

Wrong. You are making the mistake of assuming that choice of tool is
defined by whether the job is a DIY or carried out by a professional.
A common mistake, but a mistake nonetheless.

There is no such correlation.

I wouldn't describe any power tools as collector's items. They are too
cold for that. It becomes a matter of suitability for the quality of
work required, the outcome, ease of use and service offering.

I would confess to being a tool collector in the realm of hand tools
such as chisels, gouges, spokeshaves and planes. On these it is
worth lavishing care and attention because it is reflected in the use
and the outcome. With power tools, precision, ergonomics and
excellent service should be part of the package