Woodworking
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The Kanna Dai (by Noboru Tsuchida)
This essay is by Noboru Tsuchida, a legendary tool dealer in Tokyo who works only with Japanese professionals.
Japanese Woodworking and Carpentry Classes (2026-2027)
Most 2026-2027 class schedules for my favorite woodworking teachers are online.
Zen and Japanese Carpentry - Begins
Teachers, priests, monks, and students gathered at the temple on a Sunday afternoon, in the back of a valley.
A Dozen Sawhorses
The wood for the frame had showed up. But before I could get to milling it up, I needed to build some sawhorses.
Quarter-Ton Dog Step
Gathering materials, off island and on; A dog step bench meant to support a quarter ton.