Wes Stewart writes:

On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 07:26:25 GMT, Kevin Craig
wrote:
...
I also recall seeing an article someplace (probably FWW) where an
Amish guy was using lots of power tools, but they had all been
converted to hydraulic motor drive. As long as they weren't electric
it was okay. Go figure.

I was in one fellow's shop in southern Minnesota, and he had a whole
lineup of very nice modern power tools, but the motors had been
removed, and they were turned with belts from an overhead shaft, just
like in the old days. I forget whether it was steam or water power
that turned the shaft.

Regards,
Allen