Japanese Woodworking Tools: Selection, Care and Use

Henry Lanz

ISBN 10: 0806962364 / ISBN 13: 9780806962368

Published by Sterling Pub Co Inc, 1899

Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0806962364I5N10

Synopsis:

Explains the proper use of the various types of Japanese saws, planes, chisels, sharpening stones, and measuring tools

Reviews: Well-organized, clearly written and generously illustrated with black-and-white photos, this manual offers Western craftspeople a new approach to the woodworker's art. Japanese hand tools, centuries old in concept and design, reflect Japan's perfectionist work ethic and differ from our own methods in a number of basic ways. Among them: Japanese saws for any procedure (e.g., joining mortice and tenon) function on the work-stroke's pull rather than push. Smoothing planes also require the user to pull towards the body. Maintenance of these wood-fashioned tools is an elaborate procedure. There are dozens of "finger planes" for cabinetry's hollows, rounds, tongues and grooves. Even chisels from Japan are distinctive in structure and assembly, and these, along with Japanese measuring and marking devices, knives, hammers and hatchets are intriguing to read about. January
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Bibliographic Details

Title: Japanese Woodworking Tools: Selection, Care ...
Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc
Publication Date: 1899
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket