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… 続きを読む »根継ぎ – Ne-tsugi
Japanese Carpentry
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.… 続きを読む »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… 続きを読む »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… 続きを読む »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… 続きを読む »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… 続きを読む »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… 続きを読む »Ceiling work
