I learned how to use Japanese Dozuki saws for dovetails over western style saws. Also, because woodworkers in Japan still use them regularly, acquiring saws of Japanese origin are significantly more affordable.
Ironically, I prefer pre-World War II Stanley hand planes over Japanese hand planes, but likely because I learned all the meticulous methods of restoring and truing them to get those addictive gossamer shavings.
Ironically, I prefer pre-World War II Stanley hand planes over Japanese hand planes, but likely because I learned all the meticulous methods of restoring and truing them to get those addictive gossamer shavings.
I follow Shoyan Japanese Carpenter on youtube. Worth a watch or three. https://m.youtube.com/@ShoyanJapaneseCarpenter/videos