Kyle, There are many jigs and fixtures you can build that take the place of spending big bucks. Power tools does not mean better, but it usually means easier and faster. Perhaps the single most important tool you can own is a bench that is easy to clamp to. A handsaw will cut wood the same or better than a power saw IF the material is held firmly in place and you have learned how to use the saw properly. Hand cut dovetails are usually superior to dovetails that have been routed but at the cost of much more time. Most of us opt for the easier use of power tools so we can complete our projects quickly. We are not trying to create museum quality furniture, we are trying to build functional, useful items with a fair amount of quality.
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Mike |