Literally anything can be made using hand tools, but not everything can be made with machinery. Understanding hand tools and how to use them enables one to make furniture that would otherwise be impossible to accomplish by power tools alone. The ability to use hand tools enhances your capabilities and accuracy when using machine tools. When correctly prepared and tuned, hand tools reduce the need for skill and judgment; the tool will do the job itself. This course is about tuning and using tools, as well as marking out and cutting half-lap, mortise-and-tenon, and dovetail joints. Stephen is so proficient that woodworkers of any skill level will benefit from being around him. He is a master teacher, fun and personable, and a fair golfer. Oh! Those handy, handsome hand tools!