In Japan, there is a way to dry wood in water. It is a method of soaking a log in water for about 6 months to a year, taking it out of the water, and letting it air dry for
Let’s use it considering SE and HARA~woodworking master class in ile de france~
The trees that grow on the slopes warp from the valley side to the mountain side. The valley side is called [SE] and the mountain side is called [HARA]. For girders and beams that receive bending force, use [SE] facing
japanese carpenter’s toolbox
In Suikoushya’s class, we first make a carpenter’s toolbox. It’s the size that fits your own tools. It can be large or shallow. The toolbox depicted below can be fixed by inserting a saw into the crosspiece! Also, the lid
About Sumiki~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About Sumiki The roof of the rest area of Suikoushya is the Irimoya (hip-and-gable) roof. The structural material used for the slopes of the apex where the roofs intersect is called Sumiki. Knowing the angle of Sumiki is very difficult
About Umeki~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About Umeki Umeki is a restoration method that fills cracks and gaps in trees that have been formed over many years. In Japan, many interesting Umeki remain in shrines and temples. Check out the carpenter’s playfulness! Let’s enjoy woodworking together
About seware umeki~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About seware-umeki The drier the wood material, the stronger it becomes, so Japanese carpenters make cracks in the pillars before building the house (Seware). This will dry the materials to the center. It also prevents cracks in strange places on
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
Making Wood Round using Japanese Hand Planes
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
Making a Sharpening Stone Base
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
Traditional Japanese Joinery~Tugite and Shiguchi
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