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   WillGeorge | Oct 12, 2007 06:49pm | #1

   Thank you for the link..

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   hammer1 | Oct 16, 2007 05:11pm | #2

   You are welcome, Will. I thought it interesting that traditional ways have been kept alive in Japan. I was surprised to see how they season their wood, either standing or on racks so the rain could wash off the tannins. It's the first time I've seen boards straightened over an open flame. The entire process is much different than what we use in the Western world.Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   WillGeorge | Oct 17, 2007 02:54am | #3

   The entire process is much different than what we use in the Western world.Yep! They have been working on it for thousands of years.. Here in the USA a few hundred!I have been to Japan only three times. Strange but wonderful folks! But then again I would think I was stranger to them!I guess I just like the look of Asian furniture. But then again, I like most styles but not a big fan of Queen Ann for some reason? Just me

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   mvflaim | Oct 18, 2007 02:36am | #4

   I'd like to take a class on how to fix a warped board over an open fire. That looks intriquing! The video clips is too brief IMO to accurately show how it works. thanks for the link.

   mike 

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   saschafer | Oct 18, 2007 03:47pm | #5

   "The video clips is too brief IMO to accurately show how it works."

   I think one of the points of the articles is that it takes years of apprenticeship and a lifetime of experience to truly understand "how it works."

   -Steve

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   mvflaim | Oct 18, 2007 05:29pm | #6

   very true..

   I know there is a gentleman who teaches Japanese woodworking but his name escapes me. It would be interesting taking his classes to see a different way of woodworking wood. 

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   KiddervilleAcres | Oct 18, 2007 06:41pm | #7

   Hi Mike,

   I believe his last name is William Ng?  Anyway, if you get FWW I think he has an ad in the back section.

   http://www.wnwoodworks.com/ ?

   Regards,

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

   Edited 10/18/2007 11:41 am ET by KiddervilleAcres

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   mvflaim | Oct 18, 2007 08:20pm | #8

   Bob,

   Thanks for the link. Actually it was John Reed Fox I was thinking about.

   http://www.johnreedfox.com/