mimulus@p... wrote:

>  Not sure what avenue I'd like to persue -- dovetailed cabinetry,
> rustic/green woodorking, boat building, timberframing, or something
> along that line. 

Easy question. Since you're not sure which one you
want to pursue, you acquire all the tools for each
activity and *then* decide.

Even if you do pick a particular aspect of woodwork,
you should still aquire the tools for the other aspects
in case you change your mind.

This plan has worked for me for several years now.

     BugBear