Mokuchi Studio - Japanese Plane: Shaping Wood
Mokuchi Studio - Japanese Plane: Shaping Wood
Mokuchi Studio - Japanese Plane: Shaping Wood

Japanese Plane: Shaping Wood

$65.00

You sharpened and set up a Kanna (Japanese plane)! You made a pile of beautiful shavings! You resharpened a few times, made more shavings and now your plane needs some adjustment. Or, you want to expand your skills. This half day class focuses on the use and tweaking of the Kanna.

You will learn how to create a flat surface, how to square an edge, how to position your body and move while planing. You will also get plenty of time to practice and ask questions.

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Description

Tools

Required
A minimum of one Japanese plane, set up and sharp.
If you have more, please bring as many Japanese planes as you would like.

If you do not have a plane in working condition you can rent one from Mokuchi for the afternoon. Just give us a heads up a week before class.

Contact Mokuchi to purchase tools. As a Japanese tool retailer Mokuchi provides guidance on selecting tools and a student discount.

Tuition

$65

# of Students

6

Time & Location

1:45 – 4:15pm – Mokuchi Studio – Port Jervis

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