So what types of things does the Neander method method lend itself to building, and what should be the path to good design?
Especially in relation to hand tool wood working...
I think that mid century modern furniture (the stuff you see in the magazine Atomic Ranch for example) of a uniquely American and not Scandinavian design could really be an area of interest. Some of the stuff from the 50's-60's with this design ethos was a little bit heavy on the plywood end, but most of it I think would be well adapted to hand tool usage.
Tom Fidgen with the Unplugged Workshop has won my respect with what I think excellent designs from a pure neanderthal workshop.
I think it would be interesting to work with Greene and Green designs and build them in a hand tool friendly wood like Cherry, and work with hand tools to make hand made pulls and also make the designs more flowing and contemporary.
But enough of my thoughts, I came here for yours.
Chris