tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477884032476941584.post277961089039105303..comments2023-03-28T22:30:47.474-07:00Comments on Hayman Road Farm: Old StuffDavid Vealehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663316407870238260noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477884032476941584.post-48511236352292088212015-12-28T14:32:40.630-08:002015-12-28T14:32:40.630-08:00I'm a big fan of hand tools myself, and to the...I'm a big fan of hand tools myself, and to the point that many of my power tools are languishing in states of semi disrepair as I only add to the lot of handtools nowadays. What was once kind of boring Saturday afternoon PBS viewing (the Woodwright's Shop) is now the height of exciting entertainment for me. Paul Sellers has a great woodworking blog if you haven't come accross that yet.David Vealehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663316407870238260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477884032476941584.post-29485711492534388902015-12-28T10:20:53.017-08:002015-12-28T10:20:53.017-08:00There's a great video of a scythe vs. it's...There's a great video of a scythe vs. it's "modern" counterpart on Youtube called "Scythe vs Brush cutter 1" where the scythe wielder finishes a selected section of grass in around half the time as the one using the modern, very noisy, gas trimmer. After receiving a diagnosis of myelofibrosis in December of '07 and undergoing a bone marrow transplant the doctors have advised that I stay out of the sun and avoid things like sawdust. This in essence nullifies all of my skill sets, those being farming and cabinet/furniture making. That said, I have found a "work around" to the sawdust- hand tools! I have also found the new ones to be rather pricey, if one is looking for a quality tool, but used tools, "old" tools are rather affordable and if one is mindful to inspect them prior to purchasing them they can be found in good enough condition to be used straight away, if not with a little TLC. This creates far less "dust" and fine particulates and also makes for a MUCH quieter workshop.Myelomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15526283396528590660noreply@blogger.com