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by Toshio Odate (Author) "I decided to write about the workshop in this chapter because I believe it is appropriate to discuss the work place before discussing tools ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 189 pages
  • Publisher: Linden Publishing Co Inc; 1st Linden Pub. Ed edition (1 Sep 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0941936465
  • ISBN-13: 978-0941936460
  • Product Dimensions: 30.7 x 23 x 1.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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This book is a complete guide to the tools used by a shokunin, or master Japanese craftsman, for both beginning woodworkers and professionals.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive reference book in its field, 31 May 1999
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This book is most likely to interest woodworkers, specifically carpenters or cabinetmakers (like myself); however it might be of some use to historians or folklorists. It is principally a catalogue and users' manual for Japanese woodworking tools with very few omissions: it is encyclopedic in scope if not in presentation. The text is fairly well supported by black and white photographs and illustrations. Odate's book is widely regarded as definitive within its (small) field. See the summary below for why I agree with this opinion.

Odate's knowledge of his own tradition is obviously profound, whilst he seems largely unaware of, and even uninterested in that of the west. Nonetheless, the western reader new to the subject will find much which is familiar, which helps to debunk the mystique and confusion which has tended to arise surrounding Japanese tools. There is plenty of practical information on use and maintenance, usually in considerable depth (eg. sections on making and fitting saw handles; sharpening methods; making planes from scratch etc).

Interspersed with the practical information are lengthy sections of reminiscences, often involving the "spirit" of the title. These sections are more likely to appeal to the student of Japanese history or folklore than to the woodworker, although they are not unentertaining.

Summary. This book: 1 Is a good encyclopedia of its subject 2 Is intelligently written and clearly presented 3 Sheds much light on the Japanese woodworking tradition 4 Is, above all, a decent users' manual suitable for woodworkers unfamiliar with the tools and wanting to get the best out of them. 5 Can probably be regarded as indispensible to anyone who is sufficiently interested to buy a book on the subject: this seems as good a place to start as one could wish for. I've only given it four stars because the monochrome photos, although fairly clear, aren't fantastic (a colour section would enhance the book considerably); the reminiscences do have their longeurs, and because I would have liked to see a bibliography to go with the notes. Otherwise, no complaints.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book covers everything about Japanese tools., 24 Jun 1998
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This book starts with the workshop description and layout. Toshio Odate uses his own unique experiences as a craftsman to show how to use and care for the tools. There are chapters on saws, chisels, marking tools, and handplanes. Japanese tools are much different than western style tools in their appearance, use, and care. All of these are covered in this excellent book.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Contents five stars, publisher nil, 30 Aug 2008
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The book contents are brilliant as I was expecting from Toshio Odate.
The binding,from Linden, kept me for the first 20 pages trying to sort out a logic of the misplacement of the pages.
Looks like somebody in a rush tried to put the pages together not even considering the numerals at the bottom of them.
I will reconsider accepting in future an item in this conditions.
Again book brilliant, seller brilliant, publisher garbage.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their tradition, spirit and use
Very good book, the topic nicely presented in a very light but still detailed way.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating look at Eastern woodworking techniques
This is a fascinating look at Japanese woodworking tools and the whole approach to traditional woodworking in Japan. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Miserable binding from Linden Publishing
The Linden Publishing edition has a lousy binding. After a few uses the pages came off in scores. Avoid the Linden Publishing edition. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars The best reference on Japanese tools
What I particularly like about the book is that the illustrations of the tools are hand drawn, with as much care and pride as a shokunin has for his woodworking skills and his... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2007 by J. Salisbury

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