What's the opinion on my Ura-Dashi?
Been practicing to get a crisp Ura, any way to improve? It has a secondary blade, so I wouldn't want to make it any smaller.
u/Metadonius — 1 day ago
r/JapaneseWoodworking
Gift ideas needed
Hi everyone...would like suggestions for some good starter tools (a kit?) for a birthday gift. This person is a talented carpenter and woodworker turning 80. He is meticulous and always taking on new projects, e.g. he learned to build a boat and he built kitchen cabinets with handmade rosewood nails. I've introduced him to Japanese woodworking (through YouTube) and I'd like to give him a few tools to try and whet his appetite. He's got a collection of tools he's accumulated over his life, but none of these. What would be appealing to someone like that? Pull saw? Chisels? combo? On Amazon there's a starter kit by Kakuri, but I don't know if it's decent. I don't want to give him something crappy so he he doesn't get the right experience. From what I've read on other threads here the Kikuhiromaru chisels or KANETAKE are highly recommended. I'd appreciate any help! I need to keep my budget around $300. If he likes the feel and results, I know he would invest in more.
u/AtlasCC007 — 3 days ago
I currently have a higonokami pocket knife (75mm/3 inch blade, #2 blue paper steel) but thinking about buying a different knife for rough carving (Australia)
I bought my higonokami from Japan but have been recently noticing it can't handle rough carving, especially Australian Hardwoods. Also, if i do try to carve hardwoods, the blade is easily chipped. Can I get any recommendations on a knife, preferably from Japan, that won't chip as easily and a little bigger, around 100mm (4 inch) or more if possible, and able to do rough shaping. Btw I dont mind if it's fixed or folding, just nothing that's spring-loaded like "typical" pocket knives.
Thanks!
u/Affectionate_Age5151 — 8 days ago
New to Japanese Joinery what tools and brands do you recommend?
Im 17 currently with almost 3 years experience in carpentry and trades and I want to get more precise in my personal projects. Im looking for a set of trustworthy tools to start tsugite and shiguchi preferably under $200 that will last me for the next couple years.
u/RazzmatazzSquare5995 — 8 days ago
What is a hand plane hitter?
I'm not sure what I'm looking at. Is this for...flattening? Hardening? It says maintenance, but I don't have a clue what kind of maintenance would require hitting the bevel.
u/AssPinata — 10 days ago
Would You Guys be able to help me identify this chisel manufacturer
I have been attempting to ID this chisel, but have had no luck. Could you guys please help me?
u/Ok_Government2704 — 10 days ago
Kanna blade
A wonderful day to all! Just wanted to ask for some help in identifying the maker of this kanna blade. Thanks a lot!!
u/WoodworkingforJesus — 11 days ago
Looking for the book "Wood Joints In Classical Japanese Architecture, by Torashichi Sumiyoshi and Gengo Matsui"
I'm fan of this book, already have it in pdf, buy i wish to have a physical copy of it. But i can't find anywhere the english version of it, just the japonese one. Anyone would have an idea of where i can find it? Thanks !!
u/nemtchum — 11 days ago
Hello,
I really like this saw, and I ant to continue to use it for a long time of possible. Trouble is replacement badges seem to be a struggle to find. Any ideas on where to find blades within te US, or is there an aeptabe Gyokucho alternative blade that is more readily available? Thanks in advance!
u/The10ThousandThings — 14 days ago
Looking for a new good quality square, any recommendations?
So many different options but wondering what people use, brands etc.
u/Dante-21 — 14 days ago