By Joshua Farnsworth
What happens to modern woodworkers if their power goes out? Most power tool woodworkers will have to twiddle their thumbs next to a plastic flashlight. But not traditional woodworkers! Last night a Virginia storm knocked out our electricity, but I didn’t have to stop woodworking! See my above video.
I was able to continue working on my mortise and tenon picture frame, just like my ancestors would have done. Not only are hand tools safer, quieter, and more portable, but they can be used “off the grid”!
Even if you’re not keen on abandoning power tools, at least get the basic hand tools so you’ll always be able to feed your woodworking addiction (see the basic hand tool list here).
What do you do when the power goes out?
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Nice video on working in the power outage! Great concept to think about with power tools. It’s awesome to be self sustained even without the modern amenities! I always thought it would be cool to build a small cabin way out somewhere off grid and still be able to build wonderful things in woodworking. The is for the video josh, you are the man!
Cade, thanks for the compliment! Yes, self reliance gives a great feeling of satisfaction and security. That would be great to have a little place out in the woods that didn’t rely on electricity or any other utility. I’d build stuff all day long!
Thanks for the video*
Power goes out in the daytime too and many power woodworkers are out of luck and are potentially losing income if this is their trade. I’m enjoying your videos, keep up the good work!
Yes Rick, I think “power” woodworkers should learn how to use traditional hand tools even to just supplement their work. Thanks for your comment…keep them coming!