Japanese Block Plane & Chisel: Set-Up & Use
This class is an introduction to Japanese woodworking tools. A high quality block plane with a laminated blade and a chisel with a laminated blade are grea additions to any woodworkers set of tools. While many convert to Japanese tools after using them, this class will provide experience with great tools and new skills regardless how much a student chooses to adopt the Japanese tools. This three day intensive will focus on sharpening and setting up a new Japanese chisel and block plane. It will include:
Making the subtle adjustments required to fit the plane blade to its wooden dai (block)
Conditioning the sole of the dai
Practice using Japanese waterstones specifically with the blades for these tools
Techniques to flatten the backs of chisel and plane blade
Preparing and mushrooming chisel handles
Students will also receive instruction and have opportunity to practice proper planing technique.
Prerequisites
None, Some familiarity with sharpening is useful but not essential.
Tools
Required:
Japanese 48mm block plane. The recommended options for students sell for $129-200.
Japanese chisel, 12mm/1/2" is recommended and options sell for $46-131.
Sharpening water stone 1000 grit and 6000-8000 grit
Recommended:
Plane adjusting hammer, around 225gr/8oz
Medium or large hammer, 350gr/12oz to 570gr/20oz
Tachiganna/scraper plane, to condition the plane's sole. 36mm-48mm
3mm/1/8" chisel
Round file 6mm-10mm/ 1/4"-3/8" Dia
Beveled straight edge, 12"-16"
Contact Mokuchi to purchase tools. Mokuchi is a Japanese tool retailer and can provide guidance on obtaining tools and can set tools aside for you ahead of class.
Time & Location: Thursday, November 30 - Saturday, December 2, 2023, 9am - 5:30pm Ashland, Oregon
# of Students: 6 Maximum
This class is an introduction to Japanese woodworking tools. A high quality block plane with a laminated blade and a chisel with a laminated blade are grea additions to any woodworkers set of tools. While many convert to Japanese tools after using them, this class will provide experience with great tools and new skills regardless how much a student chooses to adopt the Japanese tools. This three day intensive will focus on sharpening and setting up a new Japanese chisel and block plane. It will include:
Making the subtle adjustments required to fit the plane blade to its wooden dai (block)
Conditioning the sole of the dai
Practice using Japanese waterstones specifically with the blades for these tools
Techniques to flatten the backs of chisel and plane blade
Preparing and mushrooming chisel handles
Students will also receive instruction and have opportunity to practice proper planing technique.
Prerequisites
None, Some familiarity with sharpening is useful but not essential.
Tools
Required:
Japanese 48mm block plane. The recommended options for students sell for $129-200.
Japanese chisel, 12mm/1/2" is recommended and options sell for $46-131.
Sharpening water stone 1000 grit and 6000-8000 grit
Recommended:
Plane adjusting hammer, around 225gr/8oz
Medium or large hammer, 350gr/12oz to 570gr/20oz
Tachiganna/scraper plane, to condition the plane's sole. 36mm-48mm
3mm/1/8" chisel
Round file 6mm-10mm/ 1/4"-3/8" Dia
Beveled straight edge, 12"-16"
Contact Mokuchi to purchase tools. Mokuchi is a Japanese tool retailer and can provide guidance on obtaining tools and can set tools aside for you ahead of class.
Time & Location: Thursday, November 30 - Saturday, December 2, 2023, 9am - 5:30pm Ashland, Oregon
# of Students: 6 Maximum
This class is an introduction to Japanese woodworking tools. A high quality block plane with a laminated blade and a chisel with a laminated blade are grea additions to any woodworkers set of tools. While many convert to Japanese tools after using them, this class will provide experience with great tools and new skills regardless how much a student chooses to adopt the Japanese tools. This three day intensive will focus on sharpening and setting up a new Japanese chisel and block plane. It will include:
Making the subtle adjustments required to fit the plane blade to its wooden dai (block)
Conditioning the sole of the dai
Practice using Japanese waterstones specifically with the blades for these tools
Techniques to flatten the backs of chisel and plane blade
Preparing and mushrooming chisel handles
Students will also receive instruction and have opportunity to practice proper planing technique.
Prerequisites
None, Some familiarity with sharpening is useful but not essential.
Tools
Required:
Japanese 48mm block plane. The recommended options for students sell for $129-200.
Japanese chisel, 12mm/1/2" is recommended and options sell for $46-131.
Sharpening water stone 1000 grit and 6000-8000 grit
Recommended:
Plane adjusting hammer, around 225gr/8oz
Medium or large hammer, 350gr/12oz to 570gr/20oz
Tachiganna/scraper plane, to condition the plane's sole. 36mm-48mm
3mm/1/8" chisel
Round file 6mm-10mm/ 1/4"-3/8" Dia
Beveled straight edge, 12"-16"
Contact Mokuchi to purchase tools. Mokuchi is a Japanese tool retailer and can provide guidance on obtaining tools and can set tools aside for you ahead of class.
Time & Location: Thursday, November 30 - Saturday, December 2, 2023, 9am - 5:30pm Ashland, Oregon
# of Students: 6 Maximum
