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I picked a bone saw over a band saw for my first shop in 2010
Back when I started, my budget was tight, maybe $800 for a big tool. It was between a basic band saw or a heavy duty hand bone saw. I went with the hand saw because it was cheaper and I learned the feel of the bone joints better. It was slower, but after a year, my cuts were cleaner than some guys with machines. Anyone else start with just hand tools and feel it made you better?
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rubysingh6mo ago
That's a pretty hardcore way to learn. I guess it worked for you, but most people just need a cut made.
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brown.spencer6mo ago
Starting with hand tools builds a different kind of muscle memory. You learn to read the material's resistance instead of just feeding it into a blade. That intuition stays with you even when you upgrade to power tools later. It's not about being a purist, it's about understanding the cut on a deeper level.
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rileym966mo ago
The real benefit is learning patience. A machine lets you rush, but a slow hand cut forces you to plan every move. That careful mindset is what actually makes your later work better, not just the muscle memory.
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