One thing all woodworkers can agree on is that wood grain is a wonderful thing. Having said that, many of us may like different features, or characteristics, of grain.
The reciprocating (a.k.a. recip) saw is the preferred choice for making aggressive cuts in wood, metal (steel, aluminum, copper and cast iron) and plastic.
Thanks for sharing, been a fan of Tom and his work for many years. Both of his books are very informative and inspiring…