Yeah that "better feel" you mentioned is real. It's not just nostalgia either. Old tools force you to slow down and pay attention to the material in a way power tools don't. You're connected to the work through your hands, so you feel every little change in resistance. That direct feedback loop means you're less likely to mess up because you can't just zone out. You end up with more control and honestly, a better finished piece. The process itself becomes part of the quality.

What exactly can coal do that gas simply can't?