Congratulations to @Bruce Early, winner of our “What’s Your Least Used Tool (But You Still Keep Around)?” challenge! 🏆 He’s taking home a $100 Sawinery Gift Card! Thank you to everyone who shared the tools collecting a bit of dust but still earning a permanent spot in the shop. Those stories were equal parts practical and nostalgic.

I bought a (used) lathe, because turning seemed cool. Bought chisels; tool sharpening jig; chuck; etc. I found that I never had the time, given other projects/interests. It took up a ton of shop space. Finaly sold it for what I bought it for. Besides that, this is what I'm guilty of:

My least used tool is an old brace and bit hand drill. This was my dad’s (and I think my grandpa’s before him). It is always hanging on the wall but I can’t remember the last time I used it!

I'll be the first to start: I felt comfortable with rough carpintry, but never did "woodworking." Our first granddaughter was on the way, and I wanted to build something for them. They asked for a changing table. I bought the would (ash), and it sat for months. I was petrified about the need for exact measurements and precision. With support and encouragement from a friend, I got started. It wasn't perfect: the deesign used stock that was too thick. and the table weighs a ton; miter joints weren't precise. But I was happy with the result (and more importantly they were), and I became hooked.....

The most underrated tool in my shop is my hand plane. It needs a tune-up, and I just haven't taken the time to fix it.