I have been a fairly competent machinery type woodworker for many years, and have recently been attracted to the hand tool side of woodworking. To make a long story short..... I lost power a few weeks ago, just as I was getting ready to make some mortise and tenon joints for a woodworking bench. After waiting a few hours for for the power to come back on I finally lost patience and decided to cut them by hand. Out came my 20 dollar backsaw, and my hardly ever used Craftsman chisels. I completed all 4 rails and legs in about 7-8 hours. I fitted everything together afterwards and was happily surprised with the results. The joints are probably (newbie tight) and with some of the typical (newbie mistakes), but the joints are passable visually. I was never more satisfied with my work as I was that day. I spent a whole day in the garage with no dust collection running, no hearing protection, and I could hear my my favorate radio station. It turned out to be one of the most pleasurable days that I ever experienced as a hobbiest woodworker. The past couple of weeks have been spent researching hand tools and sharpening sytems. To be honest....... I can say that I am overloaded & overwhelmed with information as to what I need to begin my hand tool journey. I understand that everyone has a different approach with building a tool collection.... and that is a good thing. I would really appreciate and feedback from you more experienced Neanderthals. My basic questions are:
1. What basic hand planes
2. What basic handsaws
3. Miter box?
Very respectfully................... John