My woodworking skills are about on par with my welding abilities and anyone would say I'm a grinder, not a welder. However, with the exception of the stud walls of the barn which came down in a sleet storm, everything I've built is still standing.
But this post isn't about me, but my MIL's grandfather who went to sea as a young man, circa 1880 and returned to his home village in his 40s and became a carpenter. His tools were passed down to his son and after his death, stayed in a tool chest until about 30 years ago when I was asked if I wanted them.
These are tools I use frequently (except for the chisel without a handle). I turned new handles for the draw knife. I tried to replicate the remains of the handle which remained. Many of his tools had his name stamped in them. I have no idea what happened to the die he used.
There are also some wooden planes I have not used, but after I took possession of the chest, I made a small display frame with his tongue and groove planes for my MIL's sister.
The mill file cuts better than any modern file I have used.