About

My journey as a maker began in electronics, experimenting and building small projects by hand. What started as simple tinkering soon opened the door to a deeper passion for craft, materials, and design.

For more than a decade I pursued a career as a naval engineer, designing electrical systems for ships. It was challenging and rewarding work, yet I missed the feeling of shaping something directly. Woodworking gave me that — the experience of working with my hands, while exploring the balance between function and artistry.

I began woodworking in a small apartment — an unlikely place for a workshop. The constraints of that space taught me to be inventive and showed me how little is needed to start making. Hearing from others who felt encouraged by this has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey.

Among my earliest projects was the Low Workbench, built to give my hand tools a home. Sharing it online brought an unexpected response that encouraged me to continue documenting my work. That path led me to create boxes, lamps, and other pieces — and eventually to explore the more artistic side of woodworking through kumiko panels and shoji screens.

As my woodworking journey grew, I was especially drawn to the Japanese tradition. Their tools, refined over centuries, felt like an extension of the hand, while the geometry of kumiko and shoji revealed balance and elegance. What struck me most was the philosophy behind it — simplicity, discipline, and beauty in small details — lessons that continue to guide my work.

Over time I found that my work spans two worlds: fine furniture and handcrafted jigs. While boxes, lamps, and shoji let me explore woodworking as art, sharing my projects on YouTube showed me that people were just as interested in the jigs and tools I built along the way. Pieces like the Low Workbench and shooting boards have since become signatures that connect me with woodworkers worldwide.

Today I run a small workshop where every piece of furniture and every tool is made by hand, refined through use, and built to last. I continue to share this journey on YouTube and Instagram, hoping to inspire others to pick up their tools, trust their hands, and rediscover the joy of working with wood — no matter how small their space.