Japanese Hand Tools

Shop Tour: Andrew Hunter
May 8, 2018

It would be easy to think that Andrew's shop is lavishly appointed and just as impressive as the work that comes out of it. Well, in some cases less actually does make more.
Binzen Blog: A visit with Len Cullum
October 12, 2017

Outtakes from a photo shoot When I visited Len Cullum at his shop in Seattle this summer to shoot photos for his article on making Japanese-style sawhorses, I was knocked…
Hand-Built Home for Hand Tools
September 29, 2016

Cut nails and a clever lid clinch a traditional Japanese toolbox.
Introduction: Country Pine Hutch
July 3, 2014

Join hand tool expert Andrew Hunter as he walks you through the process of building a beautiful display hutch without the help of power tools.
Episode 1: Milling Lumber by Hand
July 3, 2014

Learn how to mill lumber by hand and you’ll never be restricted by the size of your jointer and planer.
Episode 2: Shaping the Case Sides
July 3, 2014

Learn how to cut curved profiles without the aid of a bandsaw.
Episode 3: Case Joinery
July 3, 2014

Prepare your case for final joinery, with lessons on box joints and notches that will keep your hutch from racking.
Episode 4: Work Surface
July 3, 2014

Add a red oak work surface that complements the pine case and is as durable as it is beautiful.
Episode 5: Face Frames and Plate Rack
July 3, 2014

Craft a beautiful spindled plate rack and finish the case with a traditional face frame.
Episode 6: Assembly
July 3, 2014

Assemble the case without a drop of glue, using hand-cut nails for traditional appeal.

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