A review of some of the basic mathematics applicable to carpentry work in general, and to aid in smoothly working through material in the other Volumes of TAJCD series.
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TAJCD Volume I
Introduces the Japanese kō-ko-gen method for deriving the basic cut angles employed in regular plan splayed board assemblies (hoppers). Covers basic butted and mitered construction, along with mortise and tenon construction.
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TAJCD Volume II
An in-depth look at splicing joints. Over 200 pages.
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TAJCD Volume III
Splayed post structures and askew rafter layout
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TAJCD Volume IV
A look at the basics of Japanese hipped roof work
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TAJCD Volume V
TAJCD Supplement: Kanna tuning Manual
A detailed look at preparing a Japanese hand plane for use.
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TAJCD Supplement: Plane Set Up and Tuning
TAJCD Monograph: The Box miter Joint
How to cut the strongest of all the mitered corner joints.
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TAJCD Monograph I
TAJCD Monograph: Three-Way Corner Joint
Here’s a unique form of joining a mitered header corner to a post.
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TAJCD Monograph II
Thanks for posting this. I'm reading 'The Book of Tea” at the moment and this is perfect!
If anyone is interested you can read it here:
http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/tea.htm
Hi Chris in NZ,
I agree, Okakura's “The book of Tea” provides an insight into a conservative strain in Japanese culture and elucidates Japanese traditional ideals of aesthetics and a tranquil acceptance of the ways of the past. One ought not, however, confuse this material which 99% of what is typical of Japanese culture in modern times.
~Chris
I wish I could edit my comments!!
That last sentence should read:
“One ought not, however, confuse this material WITH 99% of what is typical of Japanese culture in modern times.”
Chris,
Very cool film! Somehow I missed it when you first posted. Its a real treat to watch the craftsmen at work.
The openning shot, with the lattice-shadows cast on the shoji, is SO beautiful and so Japanese, it seems to me. Just can't get enough of that interplay between patterns of rectangles.
Tom