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Advanced Japanese Joinery - Kanawa and Shachi

$846.00 $940.00

Early Bird Pricing in Effect until 90 Days before Class Begins

Jul 27, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026
4 Day Workshop, Meals Included

This workshop focuses on two iconic, and critical Japanese joints. Students will learn to layout and cut the kanawa tsugi (interlocking, wedged scarf joint) and the shachi sen tsugi (key wedged tenon joint) using both traditional hand tools and power tools. Precision, control, and understanding of order are emphasized. This is ideal for those already confident in basic timber framing and seeking advanced-level joinery.

Early Bird Pricing in Effect until 90 Days before Class Begins

Jul 27, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026
4 Day Workshop, Meals Included

This workshop focuses on two iconic, and critical Japanese joints. Students will learn to layout and cut the kanawa tsugi (interlocking, wedged scarf joint) and the shachi sen tsugi (key wedged tenon joint) using both traditional hand tools and power tools. Precision, control, and understanding of order are emphasized. This is ideal for those already confident in basic timber framing and seeking advanced-level joinery.

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About the Workshop

This workshop focuses on two iconic, and critical Japanese joints. Students will learn to layout and cut the kanawa tsugi (interlocking, wedged scarf joint) and the shachi sen tsugi (key wedged tenon joint) using both traditional hand tools and power tools. Precision, control, and understanding of order are emphasized. This is ideal for those already confident in basic timber framing and seeking advanced-level joinery.

Topics Covered

  • Joint selection for project needs.

  • Layout of Kanawa Tsugi scarf joint

  • Layout of Shachi Tsugi mortise and tenon

  • Hand cutting of advanced joinery

  • Use of power tools for fast joinery cutting

Included with Tuition

Meals Included - This workshop includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on each day with the exception of the last day, where only breakfast and lunch are served. Meals are typically brought in or cooked family style.

Prerequisites

None, however, to gain the maximum value from this workshop, it is recommend you have some woodworking experience. Please inquire if you are a beginner so we can plan accordingly. Consider taking one of our Japanese Woodworking Bootcamps prior to this course.

See our Prerequisites information for qualifying prior training.

Required Tools

The following tools are required to get the most out of your experience. A loner may be available but not guaranteed. Bringing incorrect, poor quality, or damaged tools will limit your ability to participate in the class. Please contact us for assistance in purchasing tools prior the the workshop.

  • 500mm Sashigane

  • Japanese chisels 15mm minimum, and optionaly another one 18mm or 24mm (tataki prefered)

  • Japanese hammer

  • Ryoba saw (240-270mm)

  • Small Japanese Kanna or bloack plane (30-54mm)

  • Marking pen

  • Your personal sharpening gear

Optional Tools

  • Small router with 1/4” bit

  • Quality circular saw with fine tooth blade (JDM circular saw preferred)

  • Saw guide

  • Drill with 14mm and 24mm quality auger bit (Star-M or Wood owl)

Buy Tools for this Workshop

All tools, both required and most optional tools related to this workshop are listed below. You may purchase them along with your workshop registration and pick them up at the beginning of the workshop. Not all tools below are required, see above in the class description for the required items. Contact us if you are unsure of what you might need or have a suitable substitute.