The Sukiya Fence Project, Finished
Mud dried, garden in and roof on. The sukiya garden fence is finally finished. Continue reading →
A publication about Japanese Carpentry / East Asian woodcraft culture and techniques. By a journalist and carpentry apprentice, Brian Lam. (And friends)
A Talk at the Port Townsend Japanese Woodworking Festival
An abridged version of my talk at the Port Townsend Japanese Woodworking Festival.
The Sukiya Fence Project, Finished
Mud dried, garden in and roof on. The sukiya garden fence is finally finished.
How I Travel With Tools and Stones
I’m flying to Japan for class next year. How should I transport my tools?—Shakti
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
Tools: My Own Kiyotada Bench Chisels
Entry #1 — Kiyotada Bench Chisels / Suiheiya / My personal chisels in Japan this year
A Prize Kanna for the 2026 Maine Japanese Woodworking Festival
A prize plane by Funahiro, for the Maine Japanese Woodworking Festival
This Is Not Really a Tool Store
Paklan will be selling great tools in something like a tool store, at a great prices, to supporters. Visiting Tsuchida Noboru's legendary shop.
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