Sharpening Kanna: An Evolving Method 2
Continuing on from the last post about sharpening, it’s time to talk about the ura side of the blade. But first let me reiterate that… Read More »Sharpening Kanna: An Evolving Method 2
Notes From the Shop
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
Kumiko Cell Phone Speaker
Recently I finished up a collaborative project here in Tokyo with a design company called Consentable. The project is a purely acoustic speaker designed to… Read More »Kumiko Cell Phone Speaker
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
The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
When you meet other woodworkers who have traveled to Japan and ask them for recommendations on places to see, chances are they will tell you… Read More »The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
A Visit with Akira Watanabe Edo Sashimono Craftsman
This past week I had the pleasure of visiting the workshop of Akira Watanabe, an Edo Sashimono craftsman. I have come across Watanabe-san’s work online… Read More »A Visit with Akira Watanabe Edo Sashimono Craftsman
Finishing up the Shojis
Well I’m long overdue for an update here and for a final post on the shoji screens. A lot has happened over the past several… Read More »Finishing up the Shojis
