As a designer, I have learned from the works of a master woodworker that when every detail is executed to perfection, the final product exudes quality and shines brilliantly.

I once met a woodworker whose large cabinets, although plain and rectangular without any distinctive curves, always appeared to glow in my eyes. They seemed effortlessly sleek and full of quality, capturing my attention repeatedly. When I asked him how he achieved this, he said it was simple: don’t rush. Make every corner an impeccably precise 90 degrees, every edge a perfectly straight line, and every surface a true plane.

Indeed, what he described as simple is anything but easy. From tools to processes, everything was executed with utmost precision. For instance, the 90-degree square was made of special steel to prevent measurement errors from thermal expansion or contraction. He prepared various sizes of planes to ensure perfect edge lines and insisted on using a specific brand of sander and original sanding discs for finishing. By paying attention to every corner, edge, and surface, the final product naturally shone.

The woodworker’s cabinets instilled in me a principle: details matter greatly. For example, when dealing with drilling holes in the edges of a large bowl, I discovered that no matter how sharp the drill bit, it left marks around the edges, which were too thin and narrow for a flat sander to smooth quickly. So, I wrapped sandpaper around a wooden stick and carefully sanded along the curve. The pressure had to be just right—not too light, to maintain a smooth feel, and not too heavy, to avoid uneven edges. When done well, the bowl rack naturally shines. ✨ : )