Chapter 328 - 207 Gowes Defects
Some people went to the Furniture Workshop, where their efficiency was much higher.
After all, tools needed by carpenters such as saws, planes, and chisels were readily available, and most of the craftsmen were highly skilled. In just a day or two, small wooden furniture like bowls, cups, and cans were completed.
A few days later, larger pieces like stools, chairs, and tables also appeared. Then more complex items like wooden barrels, beds, and various cabinets were made. After careful sanding and polishing (since there was no paint, the furniture was unpainted), they were delivered to the furniture shop in the market, sold to tribesmen on credit, marking the Nix Tribe’s first shop to start trading.
After completing the construction of the wooden bridge, Spukala immediately devoted himself to the construction of the Hydrological Hammer, water mill, and Water Wheel.
Don’t be fooled by the fact that these three things are much smaller than the wooden bridge, as their structures are quite intricate and complex. The preliminary work alone took a lot of time, including site selection, measurement, extensive calculations, and drawing... To ensure swift success in production, Spukala gathered all the skilled and experienced carpenters of the tribe to join the team, with Tetilipus as the leader.
Everyone was very enthusiastic about this because Maximus publicly stated: The Hydrological Hammer, water mill, and Water Wheel are among the most complex crafts today. If successful, they will not only greatly aid the tribe but also elevate its prestige in the region. Rewards and promotions will be given to the top three performers among the craftsmen involved.
Motivated by this, the craftsmen worked tirelessly under Spukala’s guidance. Soon, Water Wheels were erected beside the villages of Snowdonia and Westeni.
The reason for such quick completion naturally also had to do with the fact that Water Wheels are mainly made of wood, requiring no precise metal components like pulleys, nor was there a need to divert water, build dams, or construct special houses, and so on.
After several tests and improvements, the Water Wheel began operating officially on the day when tribesmen flocked to watch, forming an impenetrable barrier around the riverbank where the wheel was located.
The Water Wheel resembled a giant wooden disk, standing at an edge near the riverbank where the river water was deep and swift, and the flowing water gently spun the wheel...