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   geedubbee | Jul 29, 2020 10:18am | #1

   What do you want to cut? The question is too vague as stated. The suggestions and discussion would go on forever.

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   john_c2 | Jul 29, 2020 10:26am | #2

   Huh?

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   _mj_ | Jul 29, 2020 01:09pm | #3

   Start with a hatchet. If it doesn't work ask us again.

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   bilyo | Jul 29, 2020 02:46pm | #4

   1. Quality of steel
   2. Quality of manufacture
   3. Quality of finish
   4. Cost (you generally get what you pay for)

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   weymouth2 | Jul 29, 2020 03:56pm | #5

   As I've been building my collection, I followed a rule that seems to work well for me -- buy tools for specific tasks as you need them (i.e. don't buy stuff because it's on sale or you saw a glowing review or you can see yourself maybe someday using it). The result for me is I don't have a pile of unused tools lying around, I saved some cash, and I don't feel like crap for buying stuff I don't need/use.

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   mdorsam | Jul 29, 2020 07:34pm | #6

   Some Guidelines I Use:
   - Quality is expensive once... buy good tools and equipment; maintain them.
   - Use the correct tool for the job... use a tool within its design parameters.
   - Know Your processes... each of us has or develops preferred work habits.
   - Develop a system of tools... Design, Layout, cutting, shaping, finishing.
   - Understand/Define your limits... don't buy tools for things you'll never build.