Japanese carpenters all begin their careers with the same simple project – a box to store the tools of their new profession.
The centuries-old methods of Japanese joinery have captivated western woodworkers for the last few decades. Saws and planes that work backwards from ours seem foreign, until you try them out and see how they use gravity instead of fighting against it.
Japanese Toolbox-Progress 5-Complete
This is a small version of a traditional Japanese toolbox. This box features a tapered wedge locking system to keep the lid securely closed. Primarily
Mini Japanese Toolbox - Walnut with Maple or Purple Heart or Padauk
Hybrid Japanese and Western Tool Chest, by Zuye Zheng
Mini Japanese Toolbox - Walnut with Maple or Purple Heart or
The Toolbox Full Size Japanese Toolbox
Northeastern Woodworkers Association — Japanese Tool Box Project
Sawmill Creek Woodworking Community
Hybrid Japanese and Western Tool Chest, by Zuye Zheng
Japanese Tool Box Show #3
Oh Yeah, the Japanese Toolboxes – Lost Art Press
Japanese Toolbox with Derek Jones
Japanese Toolbox — Never Stop Building - Crafting Wood with
Japanese Toolbox — Never Stop Building - Crafting Wood with