Kanna Workshop – Intro
I’ve been talking with some friends lately about teaching some classes in the future, some of which will likely take place in the States and… Read More »Kanna Workshop – Intro
I’ve been talking with some friends lately about teaching some classes in the future, some of which will likely take place in the States and… Read More »Kanna Workshop – Intro
I recently got my hands on a really cool new kanna blade which has been in development for several years by one of Japan’s greatest… Read More »Chromium-plated Kanna
One of the more unique tools used in Japanese carpentry is the chouna (adze). As carpentry tools go, adzes are certainly not unique to Japan… Read More »Chouna Shiage – Adze Finishing
Back with more sharpening this week. I’ve been experimenting with different techniques to see if there are any ways to improve upon my current setup.… Read More »Sharpening Kanna : an Evolving Method 7
This weekend in California is Kezurou-kai, an event to celebrate all things Japanese woodworking. The event culminates with a plane shaving contest where people compete… Read More »Sharpening Kanna: An Evolving Method 6
It’s been a while since I’ve had a shop of my own. While I was in college I lived out of my families cabin in… Read More »A Unique Approach to Cutting Bevels
Lately I’ve been dreaming about a few Japanese machines that are really well suited for kumiko work. There is a potential project on the horizon… Read More »Dream Machines
For several years now I’ve been making woodturnings, carved bowls, trays and plates. Making items like these that will potentially see real use as tableware;… Read More »Liquid Glass Wood Finish
A while back I received a box full of old Japanese handsaws from a friend. They were in various states, with some coated with rust,… Read More »Making Handles for Japanese Handsaws
This past summer I spent three months in Okayama working with Somakosha on prep work for a couple of overseas projects. During that time I… Read More »Sharpening Kanna : An Evolving Method Part 5