Steam bent oak makes a pale ribbon across the curved wooden form. Four gloved workshop hands hold the thin strip close to the edge, one steadying its free end while another presses the rounded bend. Fine grain runs continuously along the wood, contrasting with the worn surface of the form and its rows of circular holes.

A heavy bench vise anchors the setup in the foreground. Behind it, a long wooden box stands open with a little vapor rising toward the window. Rust and indigo sleeves enter from opposite sides, keeping attention on the shared task and the changing material. Scratches, sawdust, leather seams and the mallet on the bench give the close view a tangible working texture.