Tansu Maker (Wooden)
たんすせいぞうこう（もくせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who makes wooden tansu chests based on blueprints, handling everything from wood processing to assembly and finishing.
Description
A tansu maker (wooden) is a craftsman who manufactures tansu chests, a type of wooden furniture. Based on design blueprints, they select and cut wood, using band saws and hand tools for cutting and shaping. They assemble parts, adjust the movement of drawers and doors, and ensure aesthetics and durability through polishing, painting, and finishing processes. High precision and skill are required in material and structure selection, hardware installation, and other details.
Future Outlook
Although the number is decreasing due to the rise of mass-produced furniture, demand remains strong in custom-made and high-end furniture sectors, with challenges in technology inheritance and productivity improvement.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with Hands, Skilled at Fine Work / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time / Manufacturing Contract / Self-employed Workshop
Career Path
Woodworker Apprentice → Woodworking Worker → Tansu Maker → Furniture Craftsman → Independent/Workshop Management
Required Skills
Assembly Techniques / Blueprint Reading / Hand Tool Operation / Machine Tool Operation / Polishing and Painting Techniques / Wood Processing Techniques
Recommended Skills
Adhesive Knowledge / CAD Operation (For Woodworking) / Hardware Installation Techniques / Surface Finishing Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise processing and finishing require attention to every detail. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creativity in design and decoration is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of wood handling and prolonged standing work. |
Aliases
- Furniture Woodworker
- Tansu Craftsman
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