Shudan directly translated 'hand talking' or a conversation by hand. What it means to a craftsman is a communication between himself and the materials he works with.
I know that I can get the results I have so far, or a close copy, using a barrel burr in a flexible shaft motor. While the look would be similar, the experience making it would be very different. It's a bit like speaking to my brothers overseas on Skype or chatting to them in person.
Using chisels requires you to be attentive. It is slower than using powered tools but that just gives you longer to 'talk'.
I know that I can get the results I have so far, or a close copy, using a barrel burr in a flexible shaft motor. While the look would be similar, the experience making it would be very different. It's a bit like speaking to my brothers overseas on Skype or chatting to them in person.
Using chisels requires you to be attentive. It is slower than using powered tools but that just gives you longer to 'talk'.
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