The Bad*ss Heritage of Japanese Chisels

I was learning how to properly setup these chisels and ended up doing a deeper dive into their history... and it was much too cool to not share. Hope you enjoy it!


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SOURCES

Odate, Toshio. Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit, and Use. Linden, 1998.

Ogawa, Morihiro. Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156–1868. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2009.

USC Pacific Asia Museum:
https://pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/exh...

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Setting up Japanese chisels

Setting the hoop:    • Japanese Chisel Setup - Part 1 of 3 -...  
Lapping the back:    • Japanese Chisel Setup - Part 2 of 3 -...  
Sharpening the bevel:    • Japanese Chisel Setup - Part 3 of 3 -...  
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Additional disclaimer: I am not a professional woodworker and these videos are made for entertainment and informational purposes. Woodworking has inherent risks and hazards and the content here is not meant to replace information found in official tool manuals and guides. Please educate yourself on best practices and safety measures before operating power and / or hand tools.
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