I say low-tech but really mean non-electric or preindustrial as this craft certainly involves a lot of technology, perfected through generations of trial-and-error. This little documentary is beautifully put together and show some amazing skill using simple tools.
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Preindustrial Craftsmanship 
They do so much with so little in China. When we lived on the island of Hainan I saw many
examples of human powered machines. But the curb-side dentist with a foot powered drill
was almost horrifying.
That would scare the hell out of me. It would take some serious misery to drive me to that.