Introduction: I make handcrafted wood projects out of skids, using 90% hand tools and 10% power tools.
I think that handcrafted tools require more detail, thus creating a better finished project.
I use skids because every board is different; every board requires a different amount of work.
Every table has a certain amount of character to them. My favorite stain is early American stain for an old, preserved look.
Also when staining skid wood, each board absorbs the stain in its own way.