The Representative of Ariex Sports, Mr. Chung-Wei CHEN demonstrates and explains the complete process of table tennis rackets making from the raw wood material selection to wood processing, grinding and sealing to the final product. In addition to the rackets making, he also puts a lot of effort into improving the rackets quality, performance and design.
Let’s follow Awens custom cues of K.F Cues to learn more about the craftsmanship of making the pool cues: from the wood species selection, making processes to how different wood species affect the performances and bring different pleasures for players.
With the passion for Taiwan Acacia, the founder of The Egg, Mr. Yu-Cheng Chen has turned the once mainly used as firewoods and railroad ties into table tennis rackets, hats, and drinkwares. To increase the values of Taiwan Acacia, The Egg has designed series of products to make the best use of the native species.
The Roots of Lacrosse captures the Iroquois origin and cultural importance of the traditional game of lacrosse, also known as the Medicine Game, the Spirit Game, or the Creator’s Game. This documentary highlights the making and significance of wooden lacrosse sticks and their use traditionally to modern day lacrosse. The film looks historically at the Iroquois, also known as the Haudenosaunee, as well as the deep impact lacrosse has culturally for the indigenous community. This documentary presents the deep nature of the traditional game, showing it’s roots beginning at birth and continuing into the afterlife.
Australia is known as a country with rich and enduring aboriginal culture and history. As the society has been undergoing changes, Indigenous Australians have been trying to keep their tradition alive by educating their descendants in their own ways. The aboriginal Australian musician and artist, David Hudson, together with his family and friends, shared their views on why we should be proud of Indigenous Australians on this land and how to bring a more sustainable future to the land and offspring. A variety of arts and cultural festivals such as the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) are also held annually to revive their traditional culture and raise a broader attention to their daily lives and unique talents.
Jimmy Smith grew up in a small town located in the middle of New Jersey's great Pine Barrens. His Father's love for nature led him down a path of woodworking that grew into a business he started and now runs with his brother.
The Ski Museum in Morgedal, Norway, has a rich collection of wooden skies from the past to the present. Terje Nilson Haugen, the Ski Maker of the museum is demonstrating the method of wooden ski making and sharing stories of wooden skies with the audience.
“Wisdom comes as a result of dealing with mistakes,” Willis said. Retired as a pilot from Alaska Airlines, he learned over the years to make the flexible sleds. Building sleds is one thing, he says, maintaining them is a whole different beast. He decided to build the easier to repair and lighter all wood sled.