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
japanese carpenters knife #KIRIDASHI
japanese carpenters knife #KIRIDASHI The kiridashi is an all-purpose knife that is used in most households. It has a cutting edge angle of around 25 degrees to the back, and can be used left-handed, right-handed, or double-edged. To begin with,
A few of the beautiful heathers in Japan
The wood grain (annual ring) pattern, which is particularly beautiful and highly decorative, is called Moku (heather). The heather, which is irregularly disturbed or resembles the pattern of Kacho Fugetsu, has been pleasing to the human eye for a long
How to make Kanna Dai.
I like to visit woodworking tool shops in Japan. However, I like even more to make my own tools according to my own image. So at Suikoushya, I teach students how to make Kanna Dai. If you can make a
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 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
How to use a Yari Kanna
Before the invention of the plane, Yari Kanna ( Japanese Spear Shaped Plane) were used to finish off rough cuts made with axes, adzes, and broadaxes. The use of Yari Kannas on the columns of Horyuji Temple is well known.
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
The processing technique to precisely fit the wood into this uneven stone.
The basic form of traditional Japanese architecture is a wooden foundation or pillar resting on a “foundation stone”. The surface of the stone used as the foundation is uneven. The processing technique to precisely fit the wood into this uneven
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