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Roofing the Somakosha School dorms
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Roofing the Somakosha School dorms

In Okayama, the student dormitories were planed and raised by the time I arrived. They needed to be roofed.
Brian Lam
Cutting begins; the year ends
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Cutting begins; the year ends

Happy new year!
Brian Lam
On Japanese Circular Saws
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On Japanese Circular Saws

On using Japanese circular saws for basic joinery
Brian Lam
Kōyō and Kakunomi
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Kōyō and Kakunomi

On fall leaf changes and mortisers
Brian Lam
The story of the fired apprentice
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The story of the fired apprentice

Too much of a good thing
Brian Lam
"Traditional Carpentry Tools of Japan" (Translated)
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"Traditional Carpentry Tools of Japan" (Translated)

Translating Yama-san's favorite book on carpentry tools
Brian Lam
Kurashiki Koushi and Shoji
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Kurashiki Koushi and Shoji

Doors and windows for a tea shop
Brian Lam
Resting Dragon / Dogo Onsen / Ozu Castle Town
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Resting Dragon / Dogo Onsen / Ozu Castle Town

Fall descends
Brian Lam
Paperwork and Curved Octagon Posts
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Paperwork and Curved Octagon Posts

What can I say except I gave 100% of my effort this week, and yet, it wasn’t quite enough.
Brian Lam
Ofuro!
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Ofuro!

Yama san spent last week finishing an extremely large furo destined for a Vermont ryokan project.
Brian Lam