Helping you build projects without a big shop using Japanese hand tools and power tools
Now that we’ve built the foundation for our modern work shed we can move on to framing up the floor. We’ll take a look at something called crowning, see how to position the skids for the floor to be built on, layout the rim joists so the rest is easy, how to assemble it all Read More …
This is the first part of a multi-part series on the construction of our 10 x 12 modern shed that will be a workshop. We’re sticking to 120 sf because that’s the maximum square footage you can build without a permit, and to hopefully make it a little easier we’re going to build it on Read More …
This log is from a 30 year old tree that had to be cut down because the original owners of our house planted it near a wall. It was too thick to use the chainsaw mill, but not for the maebiki oga (Whaleback Large Saw). How long did it take? You’ll see in the video. Read More …
Using hairpin legs to make a table reduces some of the complexity. You can focus on the table top and then attach the prefabricated legs. Recently we made a kitchen table using some reclaimed wood. It’s always great to try to keep materials from going to a landfill, but using reclaimed materials comes with some Read More …
You might be looking for a Japanese saw to start using in your workshop, and I’m sure you’ve seen this affordable Japanese saw available on Amazon. Like me you’ve been wondering how good they are. Find out if you should buy it. Read More …