Japanese Timber Framing – Ita-kura House
I spent this past April once again working with Somakosha and had the pleasure of taking part in the raising of a small timber frame… Read More »Japanese Timber Framing – Ita-kura House
Japanese Carpentry
根継ぎ – Ne-tsugi
Using Japanese Joinery to Repair Rotted Posts Years ago, when I first visited Japan, my wife and I went to a lot of different temples… Read More »根継ぎ – Ne-tsugi
Sharpening Kanna: an Evolving Method Part 1
As a woodworker sharpening is a never ending learning experience and challenge. My own approach to sharpening has changed dramatically since I first started woodworking.… Read More »Sharpening Kanna: an Evolving Method Part 1
Little Lights
Japanese Traditional Timber Frame Home Since I came to Japan a year and a half ago, I have been working with Somacousha 杣耕社, a company… Read More »Little Lights
斫ろう会 ー Hatsurou-kai
A few months back I had the opportunity to join some friends for Hatsurou-kai (斫ろう会), an event dedicated to Japanese traditional hewing. The event is… Read More »斫ろう会 ー Hatsurou-kai
Kigumi Museum
木組み博物館 It’s been almost 6 months that I’ve been living in Japan, a fact that is hard to believe. I’ve still been spending almost half… Read More »Kigumi Museum
Lake Biwa Watchtower
Well it’s been a busy few months here in Japan. While my wife and I live in Tokyo, I’ve also been spending some time down… Read More »Lake Biwa Watchtower
Ceiling work
Last year this time I had the fortune of assisting in the construction of a detailed ceiling for a new Japanese restaurant. The style of… Read More »Ceiling work
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