Resources

Tools, books & learning.

Curated guides, manuscripts, and templates for your joinery journey.

Compare Japanese chisels, saws, and planes with care instructions and maintenance schedules.

Understand sugi, hinoki, and keyaki properties with seasoning practices for stable joints.

Layout plans, bench recommendations, and dust collection tailored for hand-tool work.

Digitized Edo-period scrolls detailing joint geometry and temple restoration records.

Curated English and Japanese titles with difficulty ratings and focus areas.

Peer-reviewed papers on structural performance, seismic resilience, and cultural significance.

Downloadable GLB files ready for R3F viewers and CNC experimentation.

Printable diagrams, cutting lists, and jig plans for practice joints.

Curated playlists from artisans with annotations and tool callouts.

Share your projects and connect with fellow makers.

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Monthly briefing for makers and researchers.

Receive new joint breakdowns, workshop case studies, and archival discoveries. Each issue includes technique drills and tool maintenance advice.