As craftsmen, the tools that we own are
important.
They are the means by which we earn our
daily bread, and create things that are
beautiful, useful, or both, which contribute
to the greater human culture.
Our relationship with tools has a significant
influence upon what we make.
For instance, if our tools are of the highest
quality and in prime condition, the
psychological effect upon the worker
who appreciates her or his tools, is to
inspire high quality work.
To do one's very best, to surpass earlier
achievements, is a demanding challenge.
Poor tools, badly made or badly maintained,
are depressing to use, disheartening, and
frustrating.
The creation of excellent work depends as
much upon psychological attitude as upon
coordination of hand and eye.
Fine quality tools assist. There needs to be
a unified flowing from one's own being,
one's whole identity, via the tools, and into
the shaping of the chair. The flow gets
fragmented if one is constantly obstructed
and distracted by a flawed tool.Like trying
to walk with a pebble in your shoe.
There are many good reasons to go to
seek out the very best tools that can be
found.
Best tools, best wood, best procedures, best
design, best frame of mind...
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