On Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:09:29 -0400
Bill wrote:

At first glance, nothing in woodworking should require very much in
tools, right? After all, how difficult could it be to attach/fit 2
pieces of wood together? IIRC, the "vacuum bag" (I forget the exact
term for it) and a glue pot will have you over $300 right there.

the parquetry i saw used a brush to brush on glue from a bottle and
used string as clamps

wood was the big expense