Wood Joinery

[Gordon Sanders]

Wow. Just wow

 

http://www.archdaily.com/796918/these-mesmerizing-gifs-illustrate-the-art-of-traditional-Japanese-wood-joinery

[Fuuten]

There's a really good documentary about this, focusing on how the wooden constructions were really effective against earthquakes, and of-course focusing on that famous 5 story pagoda (sorry i can't recall the name of the pagoda or documentary right now). Not to mention its just gorgeous to see. Thanks for the link, those gifs really explain the incredible diverse sets of techniques. 

 

Edit: to add: What was so interesting was that the joinery allows the building to move. When properly applied of-course, but in case of an earthquake certain sets of walls and support beams were allowed to slide slightly which allowed the whole structure to survive even the heavier quakes. There was an animation of the 'sliding' of the beams, that was quite good.

[c2tcardin]

I have a book on Japanese joinery that I would love to take out some day and get some saws and wood together just for some relaxing fun. 

[Gordon Sanders]

I have a book on Japanese joinery that I would love to take out some day and get some saws and wood together just for some relaxing fun. 

 

I hope you have some very very sharp chisels too!!  These seem that they need to be carved by a razor blade's precision

[Shogun8]

So incredible! Thanks for sharing.

[Greg F]

Great find Gordon thank you for sharing this.

Its difficult to comprehend how they came up with these designs.

 

Axel I've seen the same doco and can't remember the name either unfortunately but it is definitely worth a watch.

 

Greg

[Gordon Sanders]

Thanks, Guys... I enjoy finding interesting items on the webz.  Honestly, though, these joining concepts, are the wooden version of origami!!!

[Brian]

I found this a few days ago, and couldn't wait to show it to Nix, as she loves woodwork. Both of us were blown away...seriously mindblowing.

Are there small wooden objects made with joints like this for sale anywhere?

[nagamaki - Franco]

Hello,

 

 Thanks for the link! If you like stuff like this then perhaps a Japanese puzzle box should be on your gift lists for the upcoming holidays.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Japanese+puzzle+box&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiHj7j_rd3PAhWGbj4KHXdQAMUQ_AUICigD&biw=1097&bih=611

[Brian]

Have always wanted one. Wonder where someone would start looking for a vintage one?

[Ed Harbulak]

There are several on eBay, of all places.  

[Baka Gaijin]

Heads up chaps:

 

http://www.popularwoodworking.com/Japanese-joinery-pdf

 

Pip Pip Cheerio

[Ken-Hawaii]

My wife is the woodworker of the family, & I'm giving her that PDF with some trepidation. Our chisel & saw collection is pretty good, but it looks like it will be expanding! Thanks, Malcolm.

 

Ken