BOOOOOOMMMM!!!!!! Well it's official, my suspicions have been confirmed. I'm the coolest guy I know! Thank you all so much for making this happen. Next stop.... 1 MILLION! My first Samurai vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0iSQ... Samurai T-shirts: http://samuraicarpenter.com/shirt-sho... Join...

What a treat it has been to watch this welcome figure take shape. Tom sure knows carving and I look forward to learning more from him as we get our carve on in future...

Well I just got back from Japan a couple weeks ago and it's time to set up and sharpen my new Funahiro block plane. Here is the process that I use. Samurai woodworking plans: http://samuraicarpenter.com/plans/ Samurai...

The things I have seen in Japan will stay with me forever. I have never felt like such a terrible woodworker and yet so inspired to press on and see what I can do. Hida...

We wasted no time in Japan thanks to our diligent tour guides. We saw dozens of temples and shrines in the span of one week. So many, that I'm still sorting through over 3000...

Japan is a crazy place! It was all a bit overwhelming but I got as much footage as I could while still trying to compete against a 100 pro carpenters. Enjoy! Samurai project plans: http://samuraicarpenter.com/plans/ Samurai...