#Joinery

[arc-hus]

Jorba Castle Works, Puig de la Guàrdia, Spain - Carles Enrich

[dorianbracht]

A nice little joinery splurge. These were all for the ETH University in Zürich. They have a materials and techniques library.

[noosphe-re]

The Art of Japanese Joinery, Kiyosi Seike "The joiner's art, almost forgotten in the West by all but fine cabinetmakers, has had a long history in Japan, where it is still vigorously alive. The reputation of the traditional carpenter rests largely on his skill as a joiner, choosing and fashioning joints unknown in the West."

[shirtlessworking]

shirt off, shorts and sneakers on, build wooden house

[the-young-georgian]

I got some nice photos taken of my newly built toolchest today (so our shop can document more about our builds) and part of me was feeling really anxious about all its imperfections being recorded forever. But also it was a good time to remind myself that even with imperfections, I built something I'd never made before. I learned a lot while building it and if I built a new one exactly like it right now, I'd do better. Really, it's the paint that's the worst offender in my eyes and that happens to be the most obvious thing because it's covering everything else up.

Anyway, I'm proud of it and I'll keep practicing and improving.

[elusivegreen]

Stained the drawers and added knobs. Here it is stocked, as well as with the stand for my mugs.

[tilbageidanmark]

[wikirobot]

It's a box! Or more accurately a box made up of minor mistakes. Been working on improving my dovetails and trying out some extra flourishes with the lid and base. It's kinda a mini version of the school box described in the Joiner and Cabinet maker. (Which incidentally,the full sized one is next on my project list.).

Overall the base moldings ended up a bit too wide so it looks a tad awkward. Also I didn't want to spend anymore time finishing it so it likely needs another coat or two of shellac.

[handcraftedloghomes]

It's #TimberTuesday! All about knee braces.

The timber frame knee brace is an integral part of traditional timber frame construction practice. Also referred to as just a brace, its typically oriented at 45 degrees to the post and beam it connects. The brace works to keep the frame from racking and is an overall fundamental element of a timber frame structure.

[thetimetravelinglady]

Y'all, look how dark and heavy the resin was in this board of yellow pine I was planing at work (the resin is the darkest reddish-brown color at the top end of the board). The smell coming off of it was amazing but my plane blade was getting so sticky and every shaving was almost tacky to the touch. For real, though, I wish you could smell this. I love the smell of longleaf yellow pine.

[arc-hus]

Lake House, Winterthur, Switzerland - Christiane Agreiter & Markus Schietsch

[dorianbracht]

Oh yeah, I wrote a book on Japanese Joinery for anyone who's interested :)

In English:

In German:

[noosphe-re]

The Art of Japanese Joinery, Kiyosi Seike

[blanderthings-blog]

Understanding Modern Home Decor: A Guide to Creating Stylish and Functional Spaces

Introduction:In the realm of interior design, modern home decor has gained immense popularity in recent years. With its clean lines, minimalist approach, and emphasis on functionality, modern decor offers a refreshing and timeless aesthetic. However, understanding the principles and elements that define modern home decor can be overwhelming. This blog post aims to demystify the concept and…

[the-young-georgian]

It's dovetail time!

Chopping out dovetails is always a bit cathartic, what will the mallet and sharp chisels.

This is going to become a box for my sharpening stones, with a fixture on the lid to hold a stone in place while I sharpen, so I can have a raised work surface for better comfort/ergonomics.

[elusivegreen]

I didn't feel like doing the chisel stuff so it actually goes together, but here's the rough shape going forward. Also realized I don't have a back for it so far, but I think there's some thin plywood that used to be the back of something out in the garage. Just gonna keep recycling parts for this one.

Thinking I should dress it up a little once it's more together. Maybe some chip carving or wood burning or something. May not work with the ends of the board facing out though.