There is a chance in the next few months that I am going to cut down a Maple tree growing in my garden. Now I planted it over 20 years ago so if I then turn it does that count as hand made? After all I am growing my own timber.
...and it brings a whole new meaning to the wartime expression of "grow your own".
Seriously, though, it's good to see that (essentially) we are all of a similar mind.
p.s. ... if there's any gnarled or knotty lumps in that maple, and you just don't know what to do with them, I'd appreciate a call before Pete MJ gets in on the scene!
Les