Warping Dry Bowls
Over the past few months I’ve been spending quite a bit of time on the lathe experimenting and making a pretty large variety of plates,… Read More »Warping Dry Bowls
Notes From the Shop
Kanna Workshop – Setting the Chipbreaker
When it comes to actually setting a chipbreaker and adjusting it relative to the main blade, the typical method is to sight down into the… Read More »Kanna Workshop – Setting the Chipbreaker
Inspiration – Matsumoto Katsuya Woodturning
The other day I went to see some work by a woodturner, Matsumoto Katsuya, who makes really beautiful functional tableware like plates, bowls, etc. I’ve… Read More »Inspiration – Matsumoto Katsuya Woodturning
Kanna Workshop – Chipbreaker Pin
Last time I talked about the general setup and sharpening of a chipbreaker and it’s relationship with the main blade, but that’s only half of… Read More »Kanna Workshop – Chipbreaker Pin
Kanna Workshop – Chipbreaker
Tearout can be one of the most frustrating problems to try and solve when it comes to using kanna. When setup well kanna can plane… Read More »Kanna Workshop – Chipbreaker
Kanna Workshop – Sole Condition
In the last post I touched on the topic of kanna dai maintenance and the ideal condition of the sole of a finish plane. This… Read More »Kanna Workshop – Sole Condition
Kanna Workshop – Dai Adjustment Tools
Unlike western style planes which are tuned to be perfectly flat and don’t require maintenance save for the occassional touchup, the sole of a kanna… Read More »Kanna Workshop – Dai Adjustment Tools
Kanna Workshop – Blade/Dai Fit
For kanna to work well the quality of fit between the blade and dai is cruicial. When you buy a new kanna the blade will… Read More »Kanna Workshop – Blade/Dai Fit
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
Woven Kumiko Cabinet – Completion
Hey there folks. I’ve been away the past few weeks visiting family in MN and spending some time back at Big Sand Lake, followed by… Read More »Woven Kumiko Cabinet – Completion
