The Myth of Western Originality
“In the 18th century, Chinese and European furniture significantly influenced each other."
Roofing the Somakosha School dorms
In Okayama, the student dormitories were planed and raised by the time I arrived. They needed to be roofed.
On tuning, using and sharpening mortising machines
A quick and dirty guide to getting a hollow chisel mortiser working well.
"Traditional Tools of Japan": Chouna
Translating the chapter on chouna (adze) from Tsuchida's book on Japanese carpentry tools
"Traditional Carpentry Tools of Japan" (Translated)
Translating Yama-san's favorite book on carpentry tools
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