Workshop templates
Printable diagrams, cutting lists, and jig plans for practice joints.
Practice joints accelerate learning. We provide PDF templates for beginner-friendly projects: a simple Hozo Tsugi frame, a Shachi Sen corner, and a Kumiko Grid panel. Each includes: full-size or scaled diagrams, cutting lists with dimensions, suggested lumber sizes, and assembly order. Jig plans—for angled saw cuts, mortise layout, and kumiko infill—reduce setup time. The templates assume hand tools but note where a router or table saw could substitute. Difficulty ratings and estimated build time help you plan. All templates are free for personal use. We recommend starting with the Ita Tsugi edge joint before advancing to mortise-and-tenon, then tsugite. Print at 100% scale for full-size layout transfer.