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Japanese carpentry doesn't use nails, screws, and bolts. Right?

Brian Lam
Japanese carpenters (traditionally) didn’t use nails or screws...right? – Carlos
Japanese carpentry doesn't use nails, screws, and bolts. Right?

Japanese carpenters (traditionally) didn’t use nails or screws...right? – Carlos

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No. Japanese carpenters definitely use nails and screws.

Here's how: