Kanawa Tsugi
A scarf joint reinforced with a metal collar to resist bending and seismic stress. Revered in temple restoration.
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Joint profile
Ita Tsugi 板継ぎ
A simple edge-to-edge joint for joining boards along their length, fundamental to panel construction.
Assembly insights
Ita Tsugi is often the first joint a student learns. By carefully planing mating edges square and true, two boards can be joined seamlessly without visible gaps. This technique forms the foundation for understanding grain direction and wood movement.
Applications
- Table tops
- Panel construction
- Wide boards