Mokuchi Studio

Mokuchi Studio

A podcast centered on Japanese woodworking and related topics including: Japanese gardens, Books, Crafts, Tools, Design and Philosophy.

Episodes

July 17, 2025 72 mins

In this Episode, Andrew Ren, Kezurou Kai champion from Ottawa Canada, shares his journey into the world of Japanese hand planing competition. We talk about using a standard carpentry kanna/Japanese plane and using a wide plane.  We also touch on different plane making blacksmith, photography and of course sharpening!

You can see what Andrew is up too on Instagram 

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In this Episode, John Reed Fox, long time furniture maker using Japanese hand tools, shares his journey into furniture making, craft and  the Japanese hand tool. 

We also talk about aesthetics, early influences, design and the physical learning of the craft.

To see John's elegant work visit: johnreedfox.com

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May 24, 2025 77 mins

In this Episode, Douglas Brooks, Boat Builder, Writer and Researcher, shares his journey into Japanese woodworking along with his unique perspective on apprenticing with several Japanese boat builders.

To find out more about his work, books and classes visit is website  Douglas Brooks Boatbuilding  

See what Douglas is up to on Instagram @douglasbrooksboatbuilding

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April 5, 2025 45 mins

In this Episode, Dorian Bracht of Berlin Germany, shares about his journey into Japanese woodworking, his passion for joinery and his love for wood. We also discuss his recently released book!
You can follow his process on Instagram 

To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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September 12, 2024 92 mins

In this Episode, Paul Tuller of Dublin NH, shares about his journey into Japanese woodworking, his passion for hand tools and his love for wood.
You can follow his process on Instagram 

To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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July 18, 2024 70 mins

In this Episode, Yamamoto Kohei, Japanese carpenter and founder of SomaKosha a carpentry firm specializing in traditional work while including hand hewn elements, shares with us his journey into Japanese woodworking.
You can follow what Yama san (short for Yamamoto) is up to in a more casual way on Instagram @ YMTKHI 

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July 17, 2024 139 mins

In this Marathon of an Episode Matt Connorton of Matthew Connorton Joinery shares his journey into Japanese woodworking spanning over four decades.
We also get into the subtleties of motorcycle racing!

To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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May 30, 2024 73 mins

In this Episode, Wilbur Pan of Giant Cypress Blog shares his passion for understanding why Japanese hand tools are so great and his journey into their world.

To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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April 25, 2024 96 mins

In this Episode, Jon Billing of Big Sand Woodworking, originally from Minnesota and now based in Tokyo Japan, shares his journey leading him to be a professional woodworker using Japanese tools.

To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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September 27, 2023 85 mins

In this Episode, Will O'Connor of Make Good Traditional Handcrafts in Brooklyn NY shares the various phases of his creative journey leading him to woodworking fulltime using mostly Japanese hand tools.

To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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September 9, 2023 63 mins

In this Episode, Toby Hargreaves of Valley Timber Frames speaks of his background, interests and journey leading him to Japanese carpentry.

To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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July 15, 2023 62 mins

In this Episode, Jim Blauvelt of Bluefield Joiners in Taftville CT, shares with us his woodworking journey leading to Japanese tools and woodworking. You can see what Jim is up to on Instagram at: Jim Blauvelt .

To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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July 11, 2023 115 mins

In this Episode, Brian Holcombe of  Brian Holcombe Woodworker, tells us about his journey leading to Japanese woodworking and some thoughts about his process using hand tools and machines.

To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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May 3, 2023 74 mins

In this Episode, Jeff Bearce of 3 Sticks Design, tells us about his journey leading to Japanese woodworking and some thoughts about the evolution of the status of the artisan. To read more go to Jeff's blog Knowing Hands.

To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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April 20, 2023 58 mins

In this Episode, Jason Fox of Never Stop Building tells us about his journey leading to Japanese woodworking and hosting of the Maine Japanese Woodworking Festival.

To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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