The woodworking technique of tapping and compressing the tenon when making a joint is called kigoroshi. Make a tenon that is a little larger than Mortise, do Kigoroshi, and then assemble it. It is important to use the rounded surface
Joints are kind of “joining hands” or “holding hands” between woods.
Joints are a processing technique that aims to unite wood with wood. It is easy to understand if you think of it as a kind of “joining hands” or “holding hands” between woods. We are creating online learning materials where
Kyorogumi and Oriokigumi
Kyorogumi; a shed structure in which long beams are placed on top of pillars and short beams are placed on top of the long beams, allowing short beams to be placed where there are no pillars. Although structurally inferior, it
[Kawai Tsugite] is that it can be used to connect wood from three directions
Have you ever heard of “Kawai Tsugite”? The main feature of this joint is that it can be used to connect wood from three directions. It can be connected horizontally, at right angles, and vertically. This joint was invented by
Introducing the joints for roof gables
Introducing the joints for roof gables (plates attached to the sides of the roof). This part is not noticeable, but it has an important role. ・ Measures against strong winds ・ Measures against rain leaks ・ Measures against fire protection
The ways of joining floorboards[Yatoizane Hagi]
Yatoizane Hagi There are various ways of joining floorboards, but that of Suikoushya is joined by a method called “Yatoizane hagi”. This method requires more time and effort, but the joining area is larger, so the joining force is greater.
The angles and the balance of dimensioning of a Ari Shiguchi joinery.
Today, I wanted to talk about the angles and the balance of dimensioning of a Ari Shiguchi joinery. Although there’s not a specific set of fixed numbers when making this joinery… To a certain extent, everyone in Japan uses the
Japanese joinery [BASARA Tsugi]
BASARA Tsugi This is a joinery used to replace only the roots of a post. The structure is designed to take the weight from above and not shift sideways once assembled. At first glance, you wouldn’t know how it was
Mortise and tenon joint is a type of joinery that joins two wood parts together.
Mortise and tenon joint is a type of joinery that joins two wood parts together. It is a commonly used joining method in furniture making and woodworking, and is mainly used when joining wood at 90 degrees. The basic format
if you must use joinery, shift it so that the load is not concentrated in the same place.
In general, use long timbers without joinery for transverse members, but if you must use joinery, shift it so that the load is not concentrated in the same place. The joinery can be extended while maintaining its strength, but remember