Not a power tool in sight!

[Cozzer]

Wonder how many he's made in 70 years?!

 

[Rebecca Snel]

I love how common it is to sit on the ground for handymen/women over there. I've watched potters with their wheels dug into the ground so they can sit on the floor and potter. It looks very grounding, but I'd get pins and needles in 10 minutes!

 

[Cabinetman]

You’d imagine that they might suffer with their knees in old age, or maybe it keeps them supple?

 

[diytoolbox]

All of his tools seem razor sharp.

 

[paulrbarnard]

All of his tools seem razor sharp.

Probably uses water stones

 

[diytoolbox]

What is he brushing the finished products with? Looks like some oily stain. Would it be safe for food preps?

 

[throbscottle]

Says in the subtitles "lacquer". Traditional Japanese coating, so I expect so.

 

[diytoolbox]

Says in the subtitles "lacquer". Traditional Japanese coating, so I expect so.

OK, Japanese lacquer is food safe they say. What would you use to seal (finish) carved wooden spoons and ladles with here bearing in mind for food safety?

 

[Sideways]

Olive oil ?