At its core, fine cabinetmaking is about the relationship between the maker and the material. It isn't just about technical precision—though that is vital—but about the "uncompromising and lofty ideals" of workmanship. The Krenovian Philosophy
While the philosophy provides the soul, the technique provides the structure. A true cabinetmaker must master several disciplines: The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking by James Krenov The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking
: Krenov famously referred to the handplane as his violin, believing that the tool should be an extension of the worker’s body to create whisper-thin shavings . At its core, fine cabinetmaking is about the