I leap to Japanese woodworking—in particular joint making because it involves a tangible beauty as the quality of the piece is tested through time, use and catastrophes, as well as the intangible wisdom that the process entails. I´m interested in understanding how they have reacted to the tension between the maintenance of ancestral traditions and innovation--One that is not only demanded by the new markets, but also by the creative process of craft production. The buildings constructed by skilled craftsmen have lasted longer than any other, and joints have contributed significantly to this. A thorough knowledge of joints, is often the difference between superior and bad work; a critical factor is the intimacy between the worker and the wood. Enjoyment and pride in working, different of commercialism. It has to do with the challenge in the doing; the appropriation and care from problem solving as well as the uniqueness of the product, makes the final result more than the object. Although production machines have immense benefits, they don’t have talent nor build on knowledge. It is not one or the other, but the benefit of both. The power tool is an extension of the hand. Every material is distinguished by characteristics that are peculiar to itself. The knowledge of these is a prerequisite for processing the material properly, and through working with the hands this knowledge is evident.