Expanding more on Nick's post about equipment and also to act as a follow up to the shinai maintenance class we had a few weeks ago, here is something I found on youtube.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Wonderful world of Bogu Manufacture
Not sure if any of you have seen this, but I was browsing around youtube and saw these two vids.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Xege-59rg
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=fJE5TxdKpsc
I found it very interesting how the expert craftsman put together the essential pieces of equipment to minimise injury (unless you up against Taiatari Chris!). It actually made me stop and realise that I don't think enough about the hard work and dedication that goes into making our gear and thankful that a lot is still done by hand.
That being said, I know I've been in the "Risk Assessment" game too long when I watch a vid like this and immediately think "Where is their safety gear and why doesn't that saw have a guard rail with interlocker..."
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