There are only about three months left in 2021. The summer heat has finally subsided... the factory will be busy from now until spring! At the Kochi factory, craftsmen are checking their production schedules every day and moving forward while incorporating new shapes.
Recent production status
Ken, a veteran, planes the timber that will become the legs of the table.
The surface of the lumber was rough...
This gives the wood a beautiful color. This is an important step before production.
Newcomer Ikezawa-san. He is dexterous and always does his work carefully.
This is also a new employee, Mr. Watanabe. He works quietly and silently, becoming a truly wonderful craftsman. He rounds off the corners until it feels smooth to the touch. Polishing is a very painstaking job.
Harada-san with his trademark curly hair. He is scraping the tires of a Bonbon car. Even though his whole body is covered in wood chips, he is concentrating as hard as he can!
Harada-san is usually calm and very playful.
Total concentration!!
The body of the Bonbon car. It's going to be transformed into something wonderful.
Like this, each person at the furniture making site today is trying new things and moving forward one step at a time with their own thoughts in mind as they carry out repetitive tasks. We are building trustworthy relationships regardless of gender or age. There is still a lot we have yet to achieve, but I hope we can create great teamwork that is characteristic of Nakayoshi Library.
Until next time **