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Brian Lam
48 posts
tools
On Japanese Circular Saws
On using Japanese circular saws for basic joinery
Brian Lam
Dec 29, 2025
somakosha
Kōyō and Kakunomi
On fall leaf changes and mortisers
Brian Lam
Dec 26, 2025
On tuning, using and sharpening mortising machines
A quick and dirty guide to getting a hollow chisel mortiser working well.
Brian Lam
Dec 23, 2025
tools
"Traditional Tools of Japan": Chouna
Translating the chapter on chouna (adze) from Tsuchida's book on Japanese carpentry tools
Brian Lam
Dec 22, 2025
somakosha
The story of the fired apprentice
Too much of a good thing
Brian Lam
Dec 17, 2025
mfwcs
Tak's Zen Chair in Hawaii
Tak's Zen chair lands in Honolulu
Brian Lam
Dec 10, 2025
somakosha
"Traditional Carpentry Tools of Japan" (Translated)
Translating Yama-san's favorite book on carpentry tools
Brian Lam
Dec 8, 2025
sharpening
How to flatten sharpening stones using the three-plate method
My favorite way to get flat
Brian Lam
Nov 15, 2025
somakosha
Kurashiki Koushi and Shoji
Doors and windows for a tea shop
Brian Lam
Nov 12, 2025
sharpening
How do I start using natural stones with Japanese woodworking tools?
A dangerous pursuit for the uninitiated
Brian Lam
Nov 7, 2025
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