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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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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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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