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.
The angle of the blade is important when adjusting the blade.
The angle of the blade is important when it comes to blade adjustment, including the blade on Japanese planes and chisels. The angle of the blade we generally use is 28 degrees for the blade of the plane. This is
Ryoba Saw has two types of blades
Ryoba Saw has two types of blades: coarse-grained “vertical blades” and fine-grained “horizontal blades”. Vertical blades: Cuts along the grain Horizontal blades: Cuts at right angles to the grain Japanese saws are used by pulling. At the beginning of pulling,
How do you make a right angle jig?
Q: How do you make a right angle jig? When processing wood, a right angle jig is used. By placing the jig, you can insert the chisel in a straight line and get a beautiful finish. Now, to make this
Curved planes (Uchi-maru Kanna, Soto-maru Kann)
I use curved planes (Uchi-maru Kanna, Soto-maru Kann) depending on the material I want to make. It is necessary to make a grindstone that fits each blade according to the diameter of the material. When making a grindstone, use curved
How to re-sharpen a blade when it doesn’t cut.
How to re-sharpen a blade when it doesn’t cut. Chisels and planes will not cut well after being used for a while, and will need to be adjusted so they can cut again. Let me explain the steps for sharpening
Interesting uses of Sashigane
Sashigane is not just a tool used for right-angle marking. There are other interesting uses that will be useful right away, so here are some of them. ・Draw a curve ・Divide the width 40cm into 3 equal parts ・Measure
How to prevent cracks when nailing wood?
Does the piece of wood crack when you nail it? Be especially careful when nailing thin materials or the edges of materials. If you crush the tip of the nail and make it a little round, the board will not
Sashigane and roof slope~woodworking master class in ile de france~
There are various angles on the roof, which can be found using Sashigane. For example, if you apply 1 Shaku of Nagate (longer one) to the horizontal plane and raise Tsumate (shorter one) by 5 Sun, the slope will be