Originally Posted by
Dale Murray
I have no misconceptions in regard to functionality; they are a pain to setup and usually a multi-tool is a poor substitute for several dedicated tools.
My next hand tool purchases were going to be a set of Veritas plow planes and a Rabbet plane (set of skewed, maybe). Now I can use that money toward a table saw instead. I believe my first use will be to make tongue and groove joints on clear straight grained red cedar for shelves in the linen closet. The wood it super dry and easy to work.