A proverb meaning a skilled person will do good work regardless of the tools; literally, a good workman does not blame his tools.
彼は道具が古くても、弘法筆を選ばずと言って最後まで作業を続けた。
Even though his tools were old, he said 'a good workman does not blame his tools' and kept working to the end.
プロの写真家は機材に頼りすぎない。『弘法筆を選ばず』という考え方だ。
A professional photographer doesn't rely too much on equipment. It's the idea of 'a good workman does not blame his tools.'
試験会場で道具が違っても、結局は実力がものを言う。弘法筆を選ばずだ。
Even if the tools at the exam site are different, ability ultimately matters. A good workman does not blame his tools.