Definitions by Yitah

neander

From Neanderthal.

Noun: Someone who holds power tools in disdain

Verb: To use brute force on, with hand tools.

If you don't have a jointer, just neander it with a scrub plane before you run it through the planer.

OR

He's not big on Norm Abrams, he's a neander.

neander by Yitah January 27, 2004

normite 

One who worships Norm Abrams, or, like Norm, believes that a power tool exists for every task. Opposite of Neander.

I suggested that he cut the dovetails by hand, but he insisted on getting a router and a jig. Sheesh. What a Normite.

normite by Yitah January 27, 2004