Monday, April 19, 2021

A wood working craft from Japan

The amazing things we can learn about through videos...

Today I share a YouTube of Tsugite, the Japanese method of joining with wood with no adhesives or screws. I wish it wasn't in a speeded up voice and motion, but one can pause to try to figure it out. There is now a program to teach one how to build these wonderful joints.

I admit to just having appreciation of this craft, and no urge to actually build with it.


Today's quote:

We all have the extraordinary coded within us, waiting to be released.

JEAN HOUSTON


16 comments:

  1. Hello,
    They look like puzzle pieces, interesting. I have seen some log cabins being built using huge logs that fit together perfectly. Take care, have a happy day!

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    1. Oh that's great, to watch the building of a log cabin must be thrilling.

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  2. First time hearing about it. The things that people get into.

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  3. Very interesting. Never heard of such a thing.

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    1. I have seen small puzzle boxes with joinery somewhat like this.

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  4. Incredible craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. I would imagine the carpenters in your family have heard of this craft!

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  6. Wonderful craftsmanship and it looks beautiful when it's completed.

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  7. How interesting, Barbara! They remind me of 3 D puzzle pieces my children liked to figure out. I've always admire dovetail joints on furniture. I can see how these type of joints would be highly coveted in the world of finely crafted furniture.

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    1. Yes, I agree...both puzzles and well made furniture use well crafted joints!

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  8. I've seen that before. Just had no idea there was a term for it.

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  9. Wow! Now that is real joinery!

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