Tetsuya Saegusa (Architectural Carpenter)

Last update date February 22, 2021

Tetsuya Saegusa, Meister's face photo

Tetsuya Saegusa
Architectural carpenter

Selected in fiscal 2020 (25th term)
Lives in Midori Ward

1970 Born in Yokohama
Established Saegusa Works in 2003
Representative of Saegusa Works
First-class architectural carpenter technician, vocational training instructor, second-class architect, second-class welfare living environment coordinator, Type 2 electrician

I want to finish not only the visible part but also the invisible part.

In the past, the master said, "Don't do the job that you think" this is fine "", "I can't see it, not only the visible part, but also the ceiling, under the floor, inside the wall, and the closet, etc. I want to finish the parts carefully. " We are working on the image of the finish that looks the most beautiful.

"People who are good at work have no waste in their movements and they are good at using tools," says Saegusa. After the day's work is over, the tools used, such as planes and chisels, and use them carefully, the tools will fit like a part of their hands.

In addition to being involved in many examinations as a skill tester for architectural carpenters, he belongs to the Technical Measures Department at the Yokohama City Construction Labor Union Federation, and is also focusing on activities to convey the appeal of the carpenter.

Meister's skill

The work of Meister Tetsuya Saegusa

At present, while the construction method of wooden houses is mainly machine chopping (precut), Mr. Saegusa can perform ink, chop, and assemble by hand using the ink he created himself.

In particular, he has advanced skills in the `` follow-up large plug joints '', which is traditionally used as a strong and good-looking joint beams and girders, and has received high praise from owners who prefer architecture that makes use of wood materials.

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Works by Tetsuya Saegusa, Meister

After graduating from high school, after training for about 10 years at a construction company engaged in conventional construction methods, he established Saegusa Construction in 2003.