Shoji Screen: Episode 2
Posted 15 July 2020
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In this episode, we cover the unique formation of twin tenons to match the mortise holes, but walk you through the compensatory mitre to accommodate the front face bevelled chamfers. Cutting these unique tenons appears complicated, but the steps are made simple as Paul walks you through every stage using western hand tools and methods he’s adapted from his everyday joinery routine.
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LAYING OUT DOUBLE TENONS – 0:07
CUTTING THE DOUBLE TENONS – 10:11
Picture was amazing crisp and very clear. However, audio kept reseting to zero several times.
Thanks
In the past I couldn’t stream even at 480p without it glitching. Now I am running at 1080p, streaming to one monitor and working on the other without a problem. Well done all.
I had no issues
Video summary at end was particularly useful. Finesse with the fine gents saw was masterful.
Why the double tenons on this piece? There doesn’t seem like there’d be a lot of stress; wouldn’t a single tenon be sufficient?
Thank you
Hi,
Paul says:
This is a good question. Whereas you can use a single tenon and it would most likely serve very well, there is an intrinsic value to twin tenons like this in that they provide double the gluing surface and the joint is extremely strong, much stronger than a ½” single tenon. Also, I really enjoyed the challenge of coming up with a method that was just lovely to do. I will be using this in other pieces.
Kind Regards,
Izzy
I very much enjoyed the “off-label” technique with the gent saw to reach the bottom on the tenons in the outro. Great videography.
As I have been thinking about how to make some Japanese influenced cabinet doors, I was both relieved and amazed to see you address the very thing I was desperate to know. You appear to read minds as well as you work wood! At this point it seems like even the production value of your videos do justice to the level of woodcraft in them. Calm, insightful commentary, great camera work, well chosen music, and of course the poetic rythm of master hands casting their spell. The whole exceeds the sum of its parts by a wide margin. Pure pleasure to watch. Thanks, thanks, thanks for a job so well done!
My God! That technique with the gents saw at 41:17 was truly incredible. You are a real master of the craft, Paul!