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How to Sharpen a Chisel :Japanese hand tools

How to Sharpen a Chisel of Japan Proper adjustment, sharpening, and usage are essential to maximize the potential of a blade. This video explains how to make a blade and how to sharpen it. Please refer. Let’s enjoy the wonderful

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traditional japanese houses~長持(NAGAMOCHI)

長持(NAGAMOCHI) A nagamochi is a large wooden box for storing clothing and daily necessities. It can be carried around by sliding in a pole through the rings attached to the box. some are large with wheel Let’s enjoy woodworking together!

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About kumade, japanese hand tools

Today’s photo 熊手(Kumade) made from a single tree 熊手(Kumade) is like a broom made of bamboo or iron for collecting fallen leaves. It is often made of bamboo in Japan. What I found today is one of them in the

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japanese hand tools~how to sharpen a knife

Today’s video I briefly explained how to sharpen a knife. Knife sharpening was my first job in France. It’s an important job! At Suikoushya, we share traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and skills. Since it is a small group system, we

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traditional japanese houses~Nagaya in japan

長屋(Nagaya) A format that has continued since the Edo period (1604-1868). Nagaya in the Edo period was a rental residence in which one house was divided into several houses. The kitchen is in the dirt floor and there is no

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How to make japanese torii gate

https://youtu.be/zfmTpDehwXU

Self-introduction

My name is Takami Kawai, a Japanese carpenter.
I teach Japanese traditional woodworking techniques to people all over the world(About the class).
I also use the knowledge and experience I gained at Ise Shrine to share the real construction of Japanese torii in an online class.
There are many free You Tube videos, so please check it out!

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