Mokuchi Studio
A podcast centered on Japanese woodworking and related topics including: Japanese gardens, Books, Crafts, Tools, Design and Philosophy.
Episode 17, Part 2: Pierre Nadeau
In this Episode, French Canadian, Pierre Nadeau of Soulsmithing.com shares about his journey into Japanese Traditional Swordsmithing. He is one of only three westerners to have ever apprenticed at length with a Japanese Swordsmith. We talk about the process of entering apprenticeship, being and apprentice and living in Nihon.
Part 2 includes some in depth about the smithy, the forge setup as well as lots of personal reflections on the craft process as a whole. We get even more personal than in part 1.
To see what Pierre is up to follow him on Instagram @soulsmithing...
Episode 17, Part 1: Pierre Nadeau
In this Episode, French Canadian, Pierre Nadeau of Soulsmithing.com shares about his journey into Japanese Traditional Swordsmithing. He is one of only three westerners to have ever apprenticed at length with a Japanese Swordsmith. We talk about the process of entering apprenticeship, being and apprentice and living in Nihon.
Part 1 concludes on the topic of nearing completion of his smithy in Quebec.
To see what Pierre is up to follow him on Instagram @soulsmithing and or check out his YouTube Channel Soulsmithing
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Episode 16: Dave Burnard
In this Episode, Dave Burnard, Oregonian blacksmith in the Japanese tradition, shares his journey into Japanese woodworking and the smithing of tools.
We do talk about steel quite a bit and of course astrophysics!
To see some of what Dave is up to, you can find him on Instagram at: @gaijin_kajiya or on Facebook
To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com
Episode 15: Andrew Ren
In this Episode, Andrew Ren, Kezurou Kai champion from Ottawa Canada, shares his journey into the world of Japanese hand planing competition. We talk about using a standard carpentry kanna/Japanese plane and using a wide plane. We also touch on different plane making blacksmith, photography and of course sharpening!
You can see what Andrew is up too on Instagram
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Episode 14: John Reed Fox
In this Episode, John Reed Fox, long time furniture maker using Japanese hand tools, shares his journey into furniture making, craft and the Japanese hand tool.
We also talk about aesthetics, early influences, design and the physical learning of the craft.
To see John's elegant work visit: johnreedfox.com
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Episode 13: Douglas Brooks
In this Episode, Douglas Brooks, Boat Builder, Writer and Researcher, shares his journey into Japanese woodworking along with his unique perspective on apprenticing with several Japanese boat builders.
To find out more about his work, books and classes visit is website Douglas Brooks Boatbuilding
See what Douglas is up to on Instagram @douglasbrooksboatbuilding
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Episode 12: Dorian Bracht
In this Episode, Dorian Bracht of Berlin Germany, shares about his journey into Japanese woodworking, his passion for joinery and his love for wood. We also discuss his recently released book!
You can follow his process on Instagram
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Episode 11: Paul Tuller
In this Episode, Paul Tuller of Dublin NH, shares about his journey into Japanese woodworking, his passion for hand tools and his love for wood.
You can follow his process on Instagram
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Episode 10: Yamamoto Kohei
In this Episode, Yamamoto Kohei, Japanese carpenter and founder of SomaKosha a carpentry firm specializing in traditional work while including hand hewn elements, shares with us his journey into Japanese woodworking.
You can follow what Yama san (short for Yamamoto) is up to in a more casual way on Instagram @ YMTKHI
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Episode 9: Matt Connorton
In this Marathon of an Episode Matt Connorton of Matthew Connorton Joinery shares his journey into Japanese woodworking spanning over four decades.
We also get into the subtleties of motorcycle racing!
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Episode 8: Wilbur Pan
In this Episode, Wilbur Pan of Giant Cypress Blog shares his passion for understanding why Japanese hand tools are so great and his journey into their world.
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Episode 7: Jon Billing
In this Episode, Jon Billing of Big Sand Woodworking, originally from Minnesota and now based in Tokyo Japan, shares his journey leading him to be a professional woodworker using Japanese tools.
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Episode 6: Will O'Connor
In this Episode, Will O'Connor of Make Good Traditional Handcrafts in Brooklyn NY shares the various phases of his creative journey leading him to woodworking fulltime using mostly Japanese hand tools.
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Episode 5: Toby Hargreaves
In this Episode, Toby Hargreaves of Bonny Doon Timberframes speaks of his background, interests and journey leading him to Japanese carpentry.
You can also see what Toby is up to on Instagram
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Episode 4: Jim Blauvelt
In this Episode, Jim Blauvelt of Bluefield Joiners in Taftville CT, shares with us his woodworking journey leading to Japanese tools and woodworking. You can see what Jim is up to on Instagram at: Jim Blauvelt .
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Episode 3: Brian Holcombe
In this Episode, Brian Holcombe of Brian Holcombe Woodworker, tells us about his journey leading to Japanese woodworking and some thoughts about his process using hand tools and machines.
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Episode 2: Jeff Bearce
In this Episode, Jeff Bearce of 3 Sticks Design, tells us about his journey leading to Japanese woodworking and some thoughts about the evolution of the status of the artisan. To read more go to Jeff's blog Knowing Hands.
To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com
Episode 1: Jason Fox
In this Episode, Jason Fox of Never Stop Building tells us about his journey leading to Japanese woodworking and hosting of the Maine Japanese Woodworking Festival.
To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com
