The special joint

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Japan is the night now.

This article is about the "special joint".

Traditional building of Japan, has been built in a combination of wood.
Without using nails or bond, it is possible to assemble sturdily.

In order to join the wood,
we need to create a complex junction of the shape.

Complex junction called "TSUGITE（継手）" and "SHIGUCHI（仕口）"
Kind of "TSUGITE" and "SHIGUCHI" There are so many.
And also, there is a role for each.

From now on, I will describe various "TSUGITE and SHIGUCHI" towards readers.
First of all, i will introduce basic two.

① KOSHIKAKE KAMA TSUGI　（腰掛け鎌継ぎ）
This TSUGITE is what I will be most frequently used.
The time required to make one place is approximately 30 minutes.
Of course, if use the machine, it is more faster.
However, the hand processing is more artistic.

②KOSHIKAKE ARI TSUGI　（腰掛け蟻継ぎ）
It is simpler than KOSHIKAKE KAMA TSUGI.
It uses at small load place.

Still there are kind of a lot!
Since going to introduce little by little, please look forward to!
See you next!