I'm debating what to do about my boring needs. A drill press would certainly be handy but I like the neander ethic, as well as the quiet, free floor space, etc. etc. so I'm digging into information about braces and eggbeaters. Almost all the advice I find is "They don't make 'em like they used to." With all the tool makers currently producing fine hand tools, is there really nobody making top-quality boring tools? I have nothing against rehab'ing old tools but it's clearly always a trade-off in money versus the time spent finding one, cleaning it, and fighting with any components that might be worn out.
Jared
PS: this gets said now and then but it bears repeating, this forum really is a treasure-trove of information and experience.