{"product_id":"japanese-woodworking-tools","title":"Japanese Woodworking Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe classic work on the tools and spirit of the Japanese master craftsman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Japan, a woodworker spends years learning to use his tools with great speed and skill. Only after he has proved his mastery can he proudly call himself a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eshokunin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a master craftsman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eJapanese Woodworking Tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings the traditions and training of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eshokunin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the Western world. Calling on his own apprenticeship as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003etategu-shi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (sliding-door maker), and on 40 years of woodworking experience, Toshio Odate here offers a complete guide to Japanese tools: thin saws that cut on the pull stroke, laminated chisels with hollowed backs, marking tools, waterstones, axes, hammers, and almost 50 different planes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdate shows shows how each tool works, how it should be cared for and how it is meant to be used. He also shares stories and reminiscences that help bring home the traditions and spirit associated with each tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a curious beginner or an adventurous professional, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eJapanese Woodworking Tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will show you a whole new world of exciting craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram Content Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47892946551006,"sku":"9780941936460","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sheltertools.com\/products\/japanese-woodworking-tools","provider":"Shelter Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}