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Used Japanese Tools

Jay_Speetjens, member | March 30th, 20122 comments

Recently I received a box full of used Japanese carpentry tools from my Aikido teacher in Japan. In this post I list the tools by their Japanese names and describe their basic functions. I also discuss how I cleaned up of the 30 mm carpenter's chisel. I plan to cover the rehabilitation of other tools in future posts.

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Building a Cherry TV Cabinet - Part III

Jay_Speetjens, member | March 8th, 2012

In the final installment of this 3-part series, it's time to glue the case up, fit the doors, and apply a finish

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Part 2: A Violin is Born at Fine Woodworking

epirnik, member | March 7th, 20123 comments

With all the rib pieces glued up and faired smooth, the violin is ready for a spruce top and a maple bottom

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A Violin is Born at Fine Woodworking

epirnik, member | March 1st, 20125 comments

Tiny handplanes, figured woods, and beautiful form: this woodworker just can't resist the temptation to build a violin.

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Building a Cherry TV Cabinet with Hand Tools - Part II

Jay_Speetjens, member | January 20th, 201211 comments

This post covers in detail how I created the half blind dovetails that join the cabinet sides to the top. Below are ample photos and discussion of the process from laying out to sawing, chiseling and final fitting of the joints.

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Building a Cherry TV Cabinet with Hand Tools - Part I

Jay_Speetjens, member | January 10th, 20126 comments

Learn what's involved in building a Cherry entertainment center using Japanese handplanes for super-smooth stock preparation in part one of a three-part blog series

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