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Very cool woodwork
The spiral staircase thread reminded me of something I'd seen the other day, but I didn't want to detract from the beautiful work in the other thread.
I love woodwork. I've done a bit and gotten a bit better, but compared to the real craftsman, I'm probably more on par with a monkey wielding a saw. The traditional Japanese woodwork, where they can put a building together using wood and no nails, in such a way that it can be dismantled and reassembled later has always been very impressive to me. I just saw this the other day. Pretty amazing to me. I can't even imagine trying to do somethnig like this myself.
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Not as impressive, but still great to see.
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After watching this one, the Crocodile Dundee scene ran through my head. "That's not a hammer. This is a hammer."
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makes me want to buy a Honda every time.
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Impressive! Thanks.
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Another cool joining of 2 pieces of wood.
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Traditional Japanese joinery is off the hook.
When Larry Ellison (Oracle) built his house in Woodside CA they used that style of woodworking throughout. I had friends that worked on it at various stages. And the $70 mil is an understatement...word is it actually came in closer to 100
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I was at the oregon coast a bit after the tsunami with the Boy Scouts. We found a structural beam that was made with traditional Japanese methods on the beach. Absolute artwork. I don't know it if was 5 or 500 years old.
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Wonder if there's a trade school in the stares, They are the best. Btw, I worked on one of Larry Ellison's homes for about 4 years. No pics allowed on that job, unfortunatelly. Security watched us closelly.
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I just watched that staircase built. The accuracy is amazing. Those guys can make millions here in LA once hooked up with the right kind of architect or designer. With finish work like that, its just a matter of time before the word gets out.
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I Still can't get over those hammers. Anyone know what up with the sharp point? I have switched over to Japanese pull saws for all my hand sawing needs. My workmen are sold on them as well.
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I sourced all if my Japanese type tools at Hida Tool in Berkeley when I was building my collection. They sometimes do classes and host tours to Japan.
The other tool store that offers classes is Japan Woodworker in Alameda CA, but it's owned by an American, not a Japanese family as Hida is.
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Another that's super cool.
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Great videos. The design of these complex joints is very impressive, the craftsmanship of executing them masterful. Then those tapered wedge pins for tightening them up so clever.
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I wonder were they get their wood from. Those beams are huge!
They must have massive plantations.
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