Wooden Comb Maker
きぐしせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An occupation that manufactures combs from wood, performing processes from wood selection, cutting, engraving, polishing, and finishing by hand.
Description
Wooden comb makers select and adjust wood materials, perform cutting, engraving, polishing, painting, and finishing, and produce various designs of combs by hand while incorporating traditional techniques. They use hand tools, lathes, and polishing machines, and thoroughly manage dimensions and quality. They create products that balance durability and aesthetics by leveraging the characteristics of natural materials.
Future Outlook
While steady demand is expected due to growing interest in traditional crafts and natural materials, the aging of artisans and resulting successor shortage pose challenges. Technology inheritance and overseas market development will be key to the future.
Personality Traits
Excellent aesthetic sense / High concentration / Meticulous and careful / Patient
Work Style
OEM Contract Manufacturing / Self-employed Freelancer / Small Batch Multi-Variety Production / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Wood Product Manufacturing Apprentice → Wooden Comb Maker → Skilled Wooden Comb Maker → Workshop Owner → Traditional Craftsman
Required Skills
Engraving Techniques / Lathe Polishing Machine Operation / Painting Finishing Techniques / Wood Characteristics Understanding / Wood Processing (Hand Tools)
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Basics / Customer Service / Design Skills / Quality Control / Traditional Craft Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of fine shapes and finishes greatly affects quality |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to adjust processing methods according to material properties |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly small-scale work with few external interactions |
| Stress Tolerance | Because pressure from delivery deadlines due to process delays is relatively low |
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