On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:14:12 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
had this to say:

In article ,
Frank Erskine wrote:
That's very very true. It seems to be the norm nowadays that
woodworkers, be they carpenter- or joiner-type, are expected to use
power tools rather than proper craftsman tools, contributing much to
carbon-type waste of the planet.

Anyone who doesn't must have lots of time on their hands. Or willing to
work for a pittance.

Well this _is_ a d-i-y newsgroup. I have loads of time on my hands :-)

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Frank Erskine