Kumiko: Learn Japanese Woodworking Design
Tools
A course by Matt Kenney , Professional Furniture Maker
About the video: Tools
Overview
“Although it can be intimidating, the table saw is an accurate and versatile tool. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use it safely, as well as get an overview of the sleds and jigs that you’ll use to make Kumiko. ”
In this video lesson Matt Kenney addresses the topic: Tools, which is part of the Domestika online course: Kumiko: Learn Japanese Woodworking Design. Combine geometry, patterns, and clean lines to craft delicate artwork with this ancient technique.
Partial transcription of the video
“Tools In this lesson, we'll discuss the tools and materials to make kumiko. We'll discuss the wood that works best for kumiko, where to buy it, and how to turn it into something to use to make the panel. First, we'll discuss the tools to make kumiko starting with the hand tools. One of them is a Japanese backsaw called the Dozuki and the other one is a chisel. Japanese saws are designed to be used on the pull cut rather than pushing. They have very thin blades that stay under tension as you pull them. The long handle helps you guide it and cut in a straight line. Hold it by wrapping your ha...”
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Course summary for: Kumiko: Learn Japanese Woodworking Design
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Category
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Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Interior Design, Woodworking
Matt Kenney
A course by Matt Kenney
Matt Kenney is a professional furniture maker who has been creating things from wood his entire life. He left academia to work as an editor at Fine Woodworking Magazine where he wrote articles, shared instructional videos, and co-hosted the magazine’s podcast. In 2015, he took on the “52 boxes in 52 weeks” challenge and discovered the Japanese woodworking technique Kumiko in the process. Since then, he’s been dedicated to learning new patterns and techniques whilst teaching others to do the same.
As well as furniture, Matt uses Kumiko to create decorative pieces of art. He has also published two books, 52 Boxes in 52 Weeks, and The Art of Kumiko in which he shares the techniques and knowledge he has developed during his career as a furniture maker.
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