Japanese Woodworking : A Handbook of Japanese Tool Use & Woodworking Techniques by Sato, Hideo - 1987

US: Hartley & Marks Publishers, 1987. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.The spine remains undamaged. This book contains step-by-step instructions for the much-admired craft of traditional Japanese woodworking. Written as a text for Japanese craftsmen and carpenters, it includes every practical detail and explains every proce dure. Traditional Japanese woodworking emphasizes the importance of the carpenter 's tools - understanding their functions and giving them the best possible care. In fact, in ancient times in Japan, it was said that a worker 's skil l could best be judged by observing his care of edged tools. This guide, th erefore, devotes many pages to the use and care of tools. No step is from e xplanations of the various types of tools to sharpening procedures (using t he renowned Japanese sharpening stones), and including the best methods for their protection and storage. Building… Read More