Q: How do you make a right angle jig? When processing wood, a right angle jig is used. By placing the jig, you can insert the chisel in a straight line and get a beautiful finish. Now, to make this
Curved planes (Uchi-maru Kanna, Soto-maru Kann)
I use curved planes (Uchi-maru Kanna, Soto-maru Kann) depending on the material I want to make. It is necessary to make a grindstone that fits each blade according to the diameter of the material. When making a grindstone, use curved
How to re-sharpen a blade when it doesn’t cut.
How to re-sharpen a blade when it doesn’t cut. Chisels and planes will not cut well after being used for a while, and will need to be adjusted so they can cut again. Let me explain the steps for sharpening
Interesting uses of Sashigane
Sashigane is not just a tool used for right-angle marking. There are other interesting uses that will be useful right away, so here are some of them. ・Draw a curve ・Divide the width 40cm into 3 equal parts ・Measure
How to prevent cracks when nailing wood?
Does the piece of wood crack when you nail it? Be especially careful when nailing thin materials or the edges of materials. If you crush the tip of the nail and make it a little round, the board will not
Sashigane and roof slope~woodworking master class in ile de france~
There are various angles on the roof, which can be found using Sashigane. For example, if you apply 1 Shaku of Nagate (longer one) to the horizontal plane and raise Tsumate (shorter one) by 5 Sun, the slope will be
What carpentry tools do Japanese carpenters need most?~woodworking master class in ile de france~
When we build a house, it is said that we need at least 72 carpentry tools, even if it is a low-cost house. The largest number of the tools is the chisel. A chisel is a carpenter’s tool used for
About material of kanna-dai~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About material of kanna-dai The material of kanna-dai is mainly japanese oak. Look at it from below and check the grain. 1: Masame: It is difficult to reduce the volume of the Kanna-dai, and although there is little deviation, it
About Long kanna-dai(Long planes)~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About Long kanna-dai(Long planes) Long planes can be straighter and sharper than regular planes. The long plane shapes the sides of the board at right angles in combination with a jig called Sasuri-dai. Share Japanese woodworking with Suikoushya !
How to plane a Tree with Knots~Japanese woodworking~
Hello! I am Takami Kawai, a Japanese carpenter. I enjoy woodworking at the Suikoushya in Kyoto. In addition to repairing shrines and renovating old houses, we share fine woodworking with people, hold woodworking classes around the world, and hold joinery