Making “Ami-isu” Chairs
You might be asking…What are Ami-Isu chairs? Check out this incredible video from Ishitani Furniture and watch how they get it done. With Walnut and Cherry and a paper chord seat, this video really delivers the Art of Craftsmanship – Enjoy
Highlights From My Myra Falls Camping Trip
If you live on Vancouver Island, you need to put Myra Falls on your to do list cuz it's AMAZING!!!!! One of the most spectacular spots I have seen on the island and I have explored this place a fair bit. Samurai woodworking plans: http://samuraicarpenter.com/plans/ Samurai tool store: http://samuraicarpenter.com/japanese-...
Liam Hoffman 2.5 LBS Camp Axe Review
Well, the perfect weekend to go camping has arrived. It's time to put Liam's axe to the test. Check out Liam's Axes here: http://www.hoffmanblacksmithing.com/#... My woodworking plans: http://samuraicarpenter.com/plans/ My tool store: http://samuraicarpenter.com/samurai-c...
From Firewood to This!
Check out this video by Dustin Penner where he salvages pieces of aspen (that we was going to use for firewood) to create this gorgeous piece. A lot checking was required throughout the process, but for the most part - like any inspired craftsman – making adjustments on the fly…Oh yeah, enjoy the Unicorn Tears at the end!
WUW #54 My Deck Is Bigger Than Yours!
I used to be too embarrassed to invite people over to see my deck but now, my deck is the talk of the town. Everyone wants to be on my deck. Okay, okay I'll stop. But seriously, my deck is really big! Check it out. My tool store: http://samuraicarpenter.com/hand-tools/ My woodworking plans: http://samuraicarpenter.com/plans/
Mallet With A Little Extra Weight
Check out this cool video by Gunflint Designs where creates an Ash & Black Walnut Mallet. Make sure that you watch when he fires up the lead melting pot and adds a couple of pounds of extra weight – Enjoy!
WUW #53 The Patio Is Done! Now Onto The Deck
Well, 2000 sq ft of back breaking hell is now over! It is so uplifting to have a gorgeous patio to look at instead of a big hole in my yard. Now we start framing the deck up. My tool store: http://samuraicarpenter.com/japanese-...
Special Project – Jimmy Diresta
I know that you are interested in the process of how things get built…check out this video by Jimmy Diresta where he creates 15 boxes from reclaimed oak for a special project. The timeline was one week…and as it turns out, they were handmade the hard way - Please Share & Enjoy!
