[Inago] is a building technique in which boards are stacked on top of each other while holding down each other’s warps so that there are no gaps between the boards. It can be used in places where nails cannot be
The adjustment of the band saw is called “metate” = sharpening
The adjustment of the band saw is called “metate” = sharpening. If the band saw is not sharpened so that it can be cut well, not only will the accuracy of the sawn be reduced, but there is also the
Lumber cut from the mountains has been transported by flowing rivers.
In Japan, lumber cut from the mountains has long been transported by flowing rivers. Flows were conducted in the early spring in areas with snow cover, and in the fall and winter in other areas with abundant flows. This was
The process of fitting the two of different shapes tightly is called [hikari-tsuke]
The process of fitting the two of different shapes tightly is called “hikari-tsuke. When putting a pillar on top of a natural stone, or fitting logs together, the roundness can be copied and carved into the other side to make
the Kiura(heart-side) is not exposed to the public
Caution “Kiura is not exposed to the public” The properties of the members of logs differ depending on where they are cut out. For example, when the board dries, the Kiura(heart-side) protrudes. If you do not know this property and
Sewari and Umeki technique
In Japan,Wood with the pith(center of the wood) is commonly used.But with these materials, it is very easy for cracks to occur on the surface as it dries. To reduce the chances of cracks occurring on the surface,a line is
In Japan, a cut is made into the wood to prevent it from cracking during the drying process.
When is a cut made into the wood? When building a house, or when drying? In Japan, a cut is made into the wood to prevent it from cracking during the drying process. A log is first sawed into a
The Naguri process using Chona is being adopted as a design material.
The Naguri process using Chona is now being adopted as a design material. There are two types of Naguri, Yama-naguri and Kesho-naguri. Yama-naguri: This is a process that was originally applied to felled trees before they were taken out of
Marking is an important work that affects accuracy
Different types of wood have different hardnesses, so it is necessary to cut with the fit in mind. For example, if the wood is a hard wood such as zelkova, cherry, or oak, it will be difficult to fit if
Japanese roof style [Kokera-buki]
The material for the Kokera-buki is thin and small one by one, so it is suitable not only for gabled roofs like other shingle roofs, but also for more complicated roofs with many curves such as hipped roofs. The material