Blog series by Blake | updated 11-13-2011 06:46 PM | 2 parts | 22816 reads | 54 comments total |
Part 1: Amazing Videos of a Master Japanese Craftsman at work
I was clicking around the net when I came across these videos. They are some of the best videos I’ve ever found of a real Japanese craftsman using traditional techniques to build a project from start to finish. In this series of 5 videos he builds a beautiful small chest of drawers (most likely a jewelry box) using only hand tools. I am in awe at how the techniques he uses are so simple yet so effective. I wish I spoke Japanese. If anyone could repost these videos translated to engli...
Part 2: Bentley's Wood Shop
I came across this video today on precision woodworking in the Bentley factory… Enjoy!