Secret Shop/ Update

Secret shop update, now including the attached studio where NMc and I stayed for Xmas, complete with sliding interior bookshelves revealing  the kitchen. Many choice woodworking books on the shelves. Previous Post HERE

Seriously nerding out on the new hardcore Shimpo Slab Roller recently added to the studio. Double roller, dual height adjustment, dual clamped table tops and wagon wheel. Made in the USA.

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Custom interlocking die for upcoming clay extrusion projects (new hardcore extruder arriving in the studio soon). Fabricated by Bob McGee's Machine Shop in Berkeley.

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Street Find-SF

Hamada's Place

Home and workshop of Shoji Hamada in Mashiko. The long climbing wood kiln was damaged from the earthquake, but everything else is intact. More on Mashiko to come, home to hundreds of potters and kilns.

Custom

The best shaping rib in the studio, multi-angled and debt free.

Japan Woodworker

Got off light, Walking with only a 6-1/4" dovetail saw and a deadblow hammer.

The Japan Woodworker
1731 Clement Avenue,
Alameda, California 94501

BCXSY

Great screens by BCXSY using the traditional craft of Japanese wood joinery Tategu. More images of the process and finished objects HERE. BCXSY discovered via one of my favorite blogs Hunter/Gatherer. Notice Mr. Tanaka ruling in the bucket hats.

On the Level

Recently restored oak level, no longer covered in paint and in use. The only remaining indication of brand are the letters HACO.

Home Wares (arrangements 1-4)

Unbreakable

Pair of mini iron clamps passed down from my uncles workshop.

Absolute Sellout summer edition. I want a Poster! Check it HERE