On Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:06:14 -0700 (PDT)
Sonny wrote:

LOL. Not a collector of planes, but a collector of reading material.

i don't collect the material just a list of books/papers to read

The best teacher is to use your planes, learn them, as any tool:
sharpening, proper disassembly-reassembly, adjusting, etc. Often
times, a specific wood will cut differently than other woods. Kinna
have to learn the different woods, also.

yep i do this and that's why the reading list grows

Many times, a hand plane will make quick work of a task, rather than
firing up a power tool. Not sure you can get that sense (of use)
from reading.

agreed and i can tinker during those quiet hours without bothering a
soul