Just getting into woodworking and specifically japanese style woodworking.
Japanese woodworking books. The woodworks library has a bunch of pdfs of woodworking books mostly public domain materials from the late 1800s or early 1900s. I don t understand why this isn t still in print and available as an e book in more readable formats such as mobi and epub. Books on japanese woodworking this is an attempt to create a complete list of all books having to do with japanese woodworking and hand tools techniques. Wanted a nice book on the types of tools commonly used by japanese carpenters and this i feel is one of the books you need if you are interested.
Simple direct and clear. Don t miss out on some of japan s finest carpentry under layers of luscious lacquer. It doesn t get too in depth but i picked up some useful tips. Would love to support.
It has a pretty good description of the tools and what they are used for. However some of them are more modern like this us army corps of engineers carpentry manual from 1995. No tricks or inside craft from the ancient sensei just the requisite basics. There s so much info here.
This is actually a compilation of two japanese books that were translated to english one on woodworking in general tools and techniques and one on joinery. Our woodworking books centred on the craft as it is practiced in japan are selected to be informative practical and useful to the woodworker looking to deepen their understanding of the craft and pursue projects to expand and extend their skills. Asia worker 1 665 243 views. Continual learning is invaluable in the pursuit of mastery.
Check out these extraordinary lacquer works. It was interesting to skim the first book and see how woodworking in japan differs from the west. Amazing japanese carpenter with ingenuity handicraft fast easy techniques using tools woodworking duration. If you d like to learn more about the not quite lost art of traditional japanese woodworking kip mesirow and ron herman s the care and use of japanese woodworking tools is a classic book on the subject that guides the woodworker or hobbyist through these processes step by step using detailed line drawings and concise how to explanations.
This is a great introduction to the tools and techniques necessary to understanding japanese carpentry. If you have any book recommendation for this page please contact bob le. Via open materials we posted a warning about possible pdf based malware on this link after getting email from.