So my boss sends me this assignment: Write an article on Japanese Handsaws. “They seem to be trending now”, he says. I think to myself, “how can they be 'trending?' when a thing is good it's just good ...

John Reed Fox's "Kusaka" sideboard is shown in walnut with bubinga. The piece is 36 inches wide and 48 inches high. John Reed Fox is a Boston-area studio furnituremaker, teacher and philosopher, at ...

This feature explores traditional Japanese woodworking methods, highlighting precision, craftsmanship, and the cultural heritage behind these time-honored skills.

Discover the remarkable Japanese engineering techniques behind woodworking corner locking skills in this detailed tutorial. Watch as each step is carefully executed with precision, from using a sharp ...

The cool thing about construction and engineering is that different spheres aren't always as isolated as you may expect. Some manner of construction technique originally conceived for houses, for ...

As pedestrians and motorists cruise past the new British Antique Museum (BAM) in Kamakura, Japan, the building changes before their eyes. The undulating hinoki wood facade is carved in a 3D polygonal ...

The editors of Japan’s Carpentry Tools Basics Magazine offer a comprehensive introduction to handmade Japanese tools. Sought out by craftsmen for their durability and aesthetic appeal, Japanese ...

Portuguese woodworking specialist Madeiguincho recently completed a new model that once again showcases the firm's expertise with all things wood. Named the Morena, it features an eye-catching timber ...

Over the last year I've gotten dangerously (for my wallet, that is) enthusiastic about Japanese kitchen knives, of which I now own seven. They all have octagonal wooden wa-style handles. One of my ...

In this video, I'll install an unique shaped column of a log. I've been working as a carpenter for 48 years, but I've never experienced this kind of material with many branches. It was really hard to ...

Now that the second season is over, we have moved onto the new site: Season 3! This time, I will share the sill plate installation, which I’ve never shared before! There is a Japanese saying: "A house ...