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
Mechigai Tsugi 目違い継ぎ
Cross-lapped joint locking two beams at right angles with interlocking tongues and grooves.
Assembly insights
This joint maintains alignment across intersecting beams while distributing load across broad faces, ideal for modular structures assembled without metal fasteners.
Applications
- Gate structures
- Interior frames
- Garden pavilions