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KOKERABUKI~woodworking master class in ile de france~

In Japan, the roof is covered with the following plant materials: Hinoki bark, kokera boards , thatched roof. Among them, the KOKERABUKI that uses the roof board is very unique. It is a construction method in which thin boards such

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About Ishibadate (pillar standing on a stone)~woodworking master class in ile de france~

About Ishibadate (pillar standing on a stone). Its good ventilation makes it difficult for the feet to rot, and even if it is damaged, we can lift the building completely and repair the damaged pillars. Making it repairable is the

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How to marking video lesson

      At Suikoushya, we share traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and skills. Since it is a small group system, we will provide guidance tailored to each individual’s skills, from beginners to woodworking professionals. Please join us! I look forward

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A one-day woodworking experience with Les Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France

A one-day woodworking experience was held at Suikoushya in Marseille. About 20 students studying traditional techniques at Les Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France – Officiel gathered here. I wish they enjoyed Japanese woodworking, which is different from

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How to use timbers~woodworking master class in ile de france~

~ How to use timbers~ Timbers warps over time. This phenomenon is also a drawback of timbers, but the carpenter chooses where to use it and turns it into an advantage. The timber warps forward. Of course, this also applies

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marking reference line~woodworking master class in ile de france~

Have you ever been surprised by the Japanese skill of completely attaching bent columns and beams? The house looks very complicated at first glance, but the skeleton itself is simple and can be thought of as a “reference line”. ・

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How to make the piller video lesson

Once you get used to using tools, try making materials.   Before you can process the material, you need to make it. You can learn a lot by making materials. Let’s try it too.   Threads are used to shape

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How to think about the reference line video lesson

When marking a material, write a reference line on the material. The reference line already exists and the location of the line depends on where you want to set the material. No matter how bent the material is, there is

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How to make materials video lesson

The idea of how to make materials is It starts with making a reference surface. If you can make a reference surface, you can make an accurate material by deciding a right angle or a distance based on it. Anyway,

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Video of how to assemble a sawhorse

Video of how to assemble a sawhorse   At Suikoushya, we share traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and skills. Since it is a small group system, we will provide guidance tailored to each individual’s skills, from beginners to woodworking professionals. Please

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How to make japanese torii gate

https://youtu.be/zfmTpDehwXU

Self-introduction

My name is Takami Kawai, a Japanese carpenter.
I teach Japanese traditional woodworking techniques to people all over the world(About the class).
I also use the knowledge and experience I gained at Ise Shrine to share the real construction of Japanese torii in an online class.
There are many free You Tube videos, so please check it out!

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