PRIDE IN THE TOOL

Over the years I have had the joy of using some amazing hand 
tools, the quality and precision even the way they feel 
in your hands can put a smile on your face. 
But no matter how good a tool may be there is 
something that just feels better when there is pride in the tool. 
A number of years ago I was given a Victor hand plane that 
belonged to my grandfather and the pride that over 
comes me as I find myself thinking about him with each shaving 
and pass across whatever project I'm working on, feeling his 
presence in that moment as if guiding me or looking over my 
work is something that money can not buy.
I have thought about giving it a full restoration and maybe even fixing 
that crack in the handle but the sole is flat enough the blade is kept sharp 
and it always gives me those whisper shavings when needed so I
think grandpas plane is fine just the way it is. And if you're wondering would I buy a
new plane, I'm sure I will add one at some point but grandpas 
will always be my go to. 

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