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Kumiko woodworking jig. I believe that the best introduction to kumiko is mike pekovich s article in fine woodworking 259. Not only does mike explain the process very clearly there are great drawings and his jigs for paring the infill pieces are the bomb because they have stops to control how long the infill pieces are. Kumiko jigs japanese woodworking. These are adjustable jigs for japanese kumiko lattice work.
There is glue used occasionally but the majority of the pieces are friction fit i. The foundation of kumiko 若い建具職人が組子細工を作ってみた その1 japanese craftsmanship kumiko no 1 duration. This video is about kumiko how to. After a recent request i m now offering kumiko jigs for sale.
Available angles 22 5 30 45 60 67 5 these jigs are meant to be used with a chisel rather than a block plane. Captivated by japanese kumiko latticework but looking for a simpler way to accomplish it. The angles included in the asanoha jig set are 22 5 45 and 67 5 degrees and can make the asanoha pattern among many others. Right now i have available 22 5 45 and 67 5 degree angle jigs which are used for the asa no ha pattern among many others.
Kumiko jigs for sale. Paired with a couple of planing jigs this technique will put kumiko within your reach quickly and after trying it a few times you will be hooked. Mike farrington has solved that puzzle with a tablesaw sled that makes the complex interconnecting joinery quick and repeatable. The kumiko for beginners website is an ever growing resource for people wanting to find out about getting started with the delicate side of traditional japanese woodwork known as kumiko.
The kumiko for beginners website is an ever growing resource for people wanting to find out about getting started with the delicate side of traditional japanese woodwork known as kumiko. If you are working with pieces of larger dimension please contact me before ordering. Jigs are made using white oak with cherry or beech stops. These jigs are made for 1 2 x 1 8 material.
Kumiko is a traditional japanese woodworking technique made of wooden strips to form various designs and patterns. There are no nails or metal fasteners of any kind. These are the three angles needed to make the asa no ha pattern. You could then get des king s books on.
Jigs feature a brass thumb. These are the jigs i use for kumiko work and are designed to be used with a chisel rather than a plane.