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
