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Hi Stephen your story sounds a lot like mine, starting with power tools 40 years ago or so, went through the “Norm” craze who I still admire very much. But my interest is in hand tools now and only use my Band Saw and Drill Press when needed.
Having said this I had a miserable time when I first started to use hand tools, planes, saws etc. I bought a few books, toured the internet and then the light finally turned on. Most of my hand tools are vintage and I would not get rid of them for anything, I enjoy fettling and learning what makes these tools tick. I have used the higher end tools and personally I can’t justify spending over $300 plus for a plane I paid maybe $30 – $50 for. I will admit I have bought a couple Keen Kutter K series that have been professionally ground true and flat by a fellow here in the States that goes by “Tablesaw Tom”, he is a retired machinist and knows his stuff. The K serious is very similar to the older round side Stanley Bedrock. Most of my planes are the older Stanley’s and I have a couple Sargent’s as well.
I have since discovered Paul Sellers and love his approach to working wood with hand tools and obviously joined this class and have bought Paul’s book and love Paul’s Blog as well, Thank You Paul. I have learned so much and now really enjoy wood working and hand tools.
Sorry for the long winded response but good luck and keep it going.
Steve