This is “Sumi maru Kanna”. It is used to shaving the inside of the corner off. I bought it to make the joineries for the Real Construction Project, which will start in January 2022. Slowly but surely, preparations are underway.
The reasons why it is necessary to “sharving the edge” by Mentori-Kanna
Mentori-Kanna is used for sharving the edge off finished products. One of the reasons why it is necessary to “sharving the edge” is for safety. Drop the edge as thin as a thread. And another reason is to improve the
Adjustment of Uchimaru Kanna
Adjustment of Uchimaru Kanna 1: Sketch the R you want on the Kanna-dai 2: Determine the shape of the mold for adjusting the Kanna-dai. 3: Sharpen the blade to match the curve of the mold. 4: Set the blade on
What is the purpose of the groove on the side of Wakitori-kanna?
What is the purpose of the groove on the side of Wakitori-kanna? It has another important meaning than making Kanna easier to hold. The groove on the side of Wakitori-kanna is about the same as the depth of the Kamoi
How to make a case for the chisel.
Let’s make a case for the chisel. 1: Select a piece of wood according to the size of the chisel. 2: Check the annual rings and divide the wood in the middle along the grain. 3: Place the chisel and
The width of the Sashigane (5 bu:分=1.51515cm) have a special meaning
We often use The width of the Sashigane (5 bu:分=1.51515cm) . When marking joinery, 5 bu have a special meaning ,because it use the width of Sashigane to mark parallel 5 bu line. We are creating online learning materials where
This is the way to get better at sharpening plane blades.
AQ：This is the way to get better at sharpening plane blades. There is something to keep in mind when adjusting a blade or the base. When using a whetstone to sharpen a blade, including plane blades and chisel blades, when
Need double the amount of 1000 grit whetstones than 8000 grit？
FAQ：Need double the amount of 1000 grit whetstones than 8000 grit？ Whetstones are used to adjust blades, and the 1000-grit whetstone is generally used to make the shape of the blade. It takes a lot of time to make the
japanese carpenters knife #KIRIDASHI
japanese carpenters knife #KIRIDASHI The kiridashi is an all-purpose knife that is used in most households. It has a cutting edge angle of around 25 degrees to the back, and can be used left-handed, right-handed, or double-edged. To begin with,
How to make Kanna Dai.
I like to visit woodworking tool shops in Japan. However, I like even more to make my own tools according to my own image. So at Suikoushya, I teach students how to make Kanna Dai. If you can make a