Origin and philosophy of Somakosha (in 住宅建築 magazine)
Somakosha wrote a piece in 住宅建築 magazine, about the origins and philosophy of the company.
Quarter-Ton Dog Step
Gathering materials, off island and on; A dog step bench meant to support a quarter ton.
A Table for Liljestrand House
Replicating a historic table made from framing lumber and nails (but with joinery)
Studying at Mount Fuji Wood Culture Society
Studying japanese hand tools through the lens of furniture and sashimono, with Tak Yoshino
On slightly larger kanna
On setting up a slightly larger than average kanna. And the challenges and advantages of using one.
The House (Addendum)
An extra post with photos of the house in various states of repair, through time, for paid subscribers.
Hand planing a walkway (over a koi pond)
The only thing better than getting to hand plane an entire walkway is to do it twice.
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