From square lumber to pefectly round. Skip to 01:18 or 04:22 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2jP219H1Fw[/youtube]
Rough Amethyst crystal to fabulous gemstone - puple, blue, pinks..................etc (You'll be amazed..."maybe") 00:50 = Rough and Inspection 02:48 = Best part of the crystal selected and ready for grinding 08:36 = Grinding 15:20 = Finished [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhgX8_0UdrA[/youtube]
Love seeing traditional skills and craftsmanship being kept alive. These days it's gang nails and nail guns.
? :/ which video did you watch? I think a saw them use a makita circular saw, a makita electric planer and an electric belt sander..... They are all japanese tools, but not so traditional.