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  • 1 A Journey through History
    • 11 The Evolution of Tools
    • 12 From Stone to Iron
    • 13 The Age of Split Lumber
    • 14 A Major Breakthrough in Lumbering Technology
    • 15 In Pursuit of Accuracy
    • 16 The Modernization of Tools
  • 2 Learning from a Master Carpenter
    • 21 Drawing an Architectural Plan
    • 22 Mastering the Art of Stereotomy
    • 23 The Language of the Master Carpenter
    • 24 Shaping Wood
    • 25 Offering Ceremonial Prayers
    • 26 Toshodaiji Temple Kondo (Golden Hall),
  • 3 Tools and Handwork
    • 31 Marking Tools
    • 32 Saws
    • 33 Chisels, Hammers, and Drills
    • 34 Planes
    • 35 Sharpening Stones
    • 36 Assembling the Components
    • 37 The Standard Set of Carpentry Tools
  • 4 Tools Around the Word
    • 41 Pushing vs. Pulling
    • 42 Chinese Woodworking Tools
    • 43 European Woodworking Tools
  • 5 The Traditional Beauty of Japanese Wa
    • 51 Skills of a Sukiya Carpenter
    • 52 Material of Sukiya
    • 53 Structural Model of a Teahouse
    • 54 Material of Sukiya II
    • 55 The Traditional Beauty of Japanese Wa
  • 6 Exquisite Works of Master Craftsmen
    • 61 Exquisite Works of Master Craftsmen
    • 62 Exquisite Works of Master Craftsmen II
    • 63 Exquisite Works of Master Craftsmen III
    • 64 The Workshop of Chiyozuru Korehide
  • 7 Making the Most of Wood
    • 71 Wood Grains and Wood Selection
    • 72 Japanese Trees
    • 73 Reading the Characteristics of Wood
    • 74 From Trees to Lumber
  • 8 Others
    • 81 Fu-xi and Nu-wa from Chinese Mythology
    • 82 Floor guide

2 Learning from a Master Carpenter

  1. 21 Drawing an Architectural Plan
  2. 22 Mastering the Art of Stereotomy
  3. 23 The Language of the Master Carpenter
  4. 24 Shaping Wood
  5. 25 Offering Ceremonial Prayers
  6. 26 Toshodaiji Temple Kondo (Golden Hall),

(c) Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum