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Tuning Other Japanese Planes
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Tuning Other Japanese Planes

Tuning the non-finish planes
Brian Lam
How to Sharpen Groove Cutter Blades
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How to Sharpen Groove Cutter Blades

Sharpening a groover cutter isn't so bad, it's just like sharpening a chisel.
Jesse S Halverson
Japanese carpentry doesn't use nails, screws, and bolts. Right?
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Japanese carpentry doesn't use nails, screws, and bolts. Right?

Japanese carpenters (traditionally) didn’t use nails or screws...right? – Carlos
Brian Lam
The Groover: An Introduction to the Mizokiri
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The Groover: An Introduction to the Mizokiri

In 1958, carpenters reportedly would "weep with joy" when they got to use one for the first time.
Spencer Nelson
How I Travel With Tools and Stones
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How I Travel With Tools and Stones

I’m flying to Japan for class next year. How should I transport my tools?—Shakti
Brian Lam
Joining Bamboo to Wood
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Joining Bamboo to Wood

Secrets of bamboo joinery
Brian Lam
Q: What are the first five sharpening stones I should get?
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Q: What are the first five sharpening stones I should get?

If you lost all the stones that you have today and had to start from scratch, what synthetic stone line-up would you choose?
Brian Lam
How to make a diamond lapping plate really flat
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How to make a diamond lapping plate really flat

On flattening flattening plates
Brian Lam
On Japanese Circular Saws
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On Japanese Circular Saws

On using Japanese circular saws for basic joinery
Brian Lam
On tuning, using and sharpening mortising machines
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On tuning, using and sharpening mortising machines

A quick and dirty guide to getting a hollow chisel mortiser working well.
Brian Lam