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)
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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