Some of the joints are somewhat complex study the drawings well.
Japanese woodworking tools book. Japanese saws for any procedure e g joining mortice and tenon function on the work stroke s pull rather than push. Saws planes chisels marking gauges stones paperback september 1 2006. Anyone with some drafting or mechanical drawing experience can read and understand each one. A complete guide to the tools used by a shokunin or master japanese craftsman this book is ideal for both beginning and professional woodworkers.
The care and use of japanese woodworking tools. Having 1600 sq ft of power woodworking tools gets the job s done fast but i find using the old school tools and ways for my personal projects to be immensely satisfying. In his book japanese woodworking tools. These japanese saws are sharp rugged and precise.
Thin kerf saws that cut on the pull stroke laminated chisel blades engineered for superb. Saws planes chisels marking gauges stones. The book starts by educating you in the use and techniques of cutting wood with classic japanese tools but you can do the same with good sharp and strong western tools. Their tradition spirit and use.
The care and use of japanese woodworking tools. Japanese hand tools centuries old in concept and design reflect japan s perfectionist work ethic and differ from our own methods in a number of basic ways. Their tradition spirit and use toshio odate explains shokunin master japanese craftsman are taught that each stroke of the saw each shaving of the plane and each cut of the chisel are vital requiring great concentration because each mark is permanent.