Charpente japonaise

Éditions Vial, founded in 1910 and renowned for their publications on artisanal craftsmanship, presents a definitive reference on Japanese timber framing.

The result of two years of observation and work alongside the mia-daikku, artisan temple-building carpenters, this book presents the principal joinery techniques, construction methods, bracing systems, foundations and roof structures.
It also details traditional Japanese tools planes, saws, and chisels as well as blade forging and sharpening, before introducing traditional full-scale layout using the Japanese carpenter’s square.

An invaluable, comprehensive guide to exploring the craft of Japanese timber framing in depth.