Excellent! So there is hope after all!

Just got back from Canadian Tire with my brother in law and picked up a dremel (actually a Mastercraft rotary tool--came with a flexible shaft attachment that will be great for buffing and polishing!), a small pair of side cutters and a file. Will be looking for a 4oz ball peen hammer and some sandpaper, etc tomorrow. The anvil is a good idea too. What about a vice?

@freeman, that's amazing what you've done. A drill press would be great to have.

@DPflaumer, couple q's: what the heck is "walnut sheet" and what sort of hand drill do you use?

Thanks guys!