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Excellent book. One has to have a basic understanding of Japanese carpentry to appreciate the joinery. Much more complex than western joinery. The first part is one of the better descriptions of japanese tools and how to use them. It was useful that it was edited by VanArsdale as the direct Japanese translated is not easy to understand. I haven't seen any other book of this caliber.
This is a great book for anyone interested in Japanese methods of joining wooden beams in domestic architecture. It would probably be of interest to those who appreciate timber frame joinery in the US.
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An interesting study of Japanese wood working. It takes you through all the steps it takes to work wood to perfection all while perfecting one's self.
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Great book if you want to learn about japanese joinery, tools and japanese woodworking in general
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Very detailed and has great illustrations
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