Mokuchi Studio
A podcast centered on Japanese woodworking and related topics including: Japanese gardens, Books, Crafts, Tools, Design and Philosophy.
Episodes
In this Episode, Hisao Zen of DIY Japanese Joinery Online Video Courses shares about his journey into Japanese woodworking, his passion for teaching and the creation of his online courses.
We also talk about living and woodworking in Australia and a love for seeing faraway places.
To see what Hisao is up to you can check out his Instagram @diy.japanese.joinery and of course his very popular YouTube channel DIY Japanese Joinery
In this Episode, Makomako, Kintsugi Artist, tells us about her journey into Japanese craft. She shares about her passion for restoring memories through the art of mending with natural sustainable material.
Among other things we discussed her leap into full time craft/art life.
To see what Makomako is up too, follow her on Instagram at: makomako.kintsugi
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In this Episode, Andrea Carlson of Kominka Collective and Koji Toda of Toda Komuten share their passion for Kominkas. Preserving, appreciating and relocating them.
We discuss many aspects of the current situation in Japan of the multitude of vacant Kominkas and their too often faith of demolition.
Kominka Collective: Instagram and Facebook
Toda Komuten: Instagram and Facebook
In this Episode, French Canadian, Pierre Nadeau of Soulsmithing.com shares about his journey into Japanese Traditional Swordsmithing. He is one of only three westerners to have ever apprenticed at length with a Japanese Swordsmith. We talk about the process of entering apprenticeship, being and apprentice and living in Nihon.
Part 2 includes some in depth about the smithy, the forge setup as well as lots of personal reflections on t...
In this Episode, French Canadian, Pierre Nadeau of Soulsmithing.com shares about his journey into Japanese Traditional Swordsmithing. He is one of only three westerners to have ever apprenticed at length with a Japanese Swordsmith. We talk about the process of entering apprenticeship, being and apprentice and living in Nihon.
Part 1 concludes on the topic of nearing completion of his smithy in Quebec.
In this Episode, Dave Burnard, Oregonian blacksmith in the Japanese tradition, shares his journey into Japanese woodworking and the smithing of tools.
We do talk about steel quite a bit and of course astrophysics!
To see some of what Dave is up to, you can find him on Instagram at: @gaijin_kajiya or on Facebook
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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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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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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
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
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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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
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
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
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
In this Episode, Toby Hargreaves of Bonny Doon Timberframes speaks of his background, interests and journey leading him to Japanese carpentry.
You can also see what Toby is up to 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
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
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
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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