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Tools: Kiyohisa Kamon Shinogi Usunomi Paring Chisel Set

Tools: Kiyohisa Kamon Shinogi Usunomi Paring Chisel Set
I have to be honest, I'm not sure I can stomach selling this set. Continue reading →
Brian Lam

A publication about Japanese Carpentry / East Asian woodcraft culture and techniques. By a journalist and carpentry apprentice, Brian Lam. (And friends)

Tools: Kiyohisa Kamon Shinogi Usunomi Paring Chisel Set
not a tool store

Tools: Kiyohisa Kamon Shinogi Usunomi Paring Chisel Set

I have to be honest, I'm not sure I can stomach selling this set.
Brian Lam
A Ming Furniture Maker (By Accident)
chinese furniture

A Ming Furniture Maker (By Accident)

I got into woodworking almost by accident. From day one, I loved designing around wood.
Hugo Nakashima-Brown
A Talk at the Port Townsend Japanese Woodworking Festival
Craft

A Talk at the Port Townsend Japanese Woodworking Festival

An abridged version of my talk at the Port Townsend Japanese Woodworking Festival.
Brian Lam
The Sukiya Fence Project, Finished
somakosha

The Sukiya Fence Project, Finished

Mud dried, garden in and roof on. The sukiya garden fence is finally finished.
Brian Lam
How I Travel With Tools and Stones
The Line

How I Travel With Tools and Stones

I’m flying to Japan for class next year. How should I transport my tools?—Shakti
Brian Lam
Tools: A Mystery-Steel Kanna by Keizaburo (for $100)
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Tools: A Mystery-Steel Kanna by Keizaburo (for $100)

I bought this mystery plane blade by Keizaburo (圭三郎) for $400 a few years ago. I want to get it to someone like an apprentice for $100
Brian Lam
Tools: 54mm Kiyohisa Chisel
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Tools: 54mm Kiyohisa Chisel

Entry #2 — Kiyohisa 54mm oire nomi bench chisel, slightly used
Brian Lam
Sukiya Fence In the Ground
somakosha

Sukiya Fence In the Ground

Raising a sukiya fence
Brian Lam
Looking for Contributors

Looking for Contributors

We are hiring contributors
Brian Lam
Tools: My Own Kiyotada Bench Chisels
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Tools: My Own Kiyotada Bench Chisels

Entry #1 — Kiyotada Bench Chisels / Suiheiya / My personal chisels in Japan this year
Brian Lam
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