SplinterGroup.....I used to do alot of power tools when younger. It's fast and looks good but I never felt a personal touch of finesse. Too easy and cold if you know what I mean. There's something about the somewhat clean & quiet environment using hand tools and you sense the wood. 

James Krenov philosophy for woodworking....

"Over dependence on power tools removes the "fingerprints" left on the finished piece that only handwork can leave, and alienates the craftsman from his work"