It used to be that when a craftsman made a piece of furniture it was built to last. They did the work by hand and found ways to put the pieces of wood together that did not require any nails. In the modern world the demand for mass produced products has disappeared. It is much more cost effective to use cheaper building methods that machines can duplicate continually. That means that furniture is not always built to last and form most people this is okay. Despite the use of mass produced furniture, there is still a demand for custom hand-made furniture. Craftsman can use power tools to do much of the work that used to be done with hand tools and get similar results. Machines that make Joinery possible are very helpful, but they still require the skill and deft hand of a true craftsman. The furniture that these people will make for the home will last for generations.