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Hinged-Lid Japanese Puzzle Box

The rain had stopped for a while this morning, but just when the sun seemed to be coming out, light rain would fall agai...
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Wood Properties and Coating

As I mentioned in yesterday’s blog, it was already raining this morning. The temperature was low, and it felt too cold f...
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Long Aruki Panel

Another large typhoon is approaching Japan from the south, and southern parts of the country are already experiencing ra...
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Attaching Sliding Key Panels

The weather cleared up this morning, and the temperature dropped, making it a pleasant, refreshing day. Days like this a...
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A Little Extra Work

It was raining when I woke up this morning, but it was warm and humid. It looks like the autumn rains may affect my work...
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Longer Checkered Yosegi Sheets

It was not particularly cold today, but the weather was poor from the morning, with heavy rain at times before noon. The...
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Yosegi and Solid Wood Side Panels

A new week has begun, and the mornings and evenings have become much cooler. Around this time of year, the rain usually ...
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Wide Japanese Puzzle Box

We have had lovely weather lately, and today was another beautiful day. The temperature dropped a little more, and it fe...
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Keeping Wood’s Natural Feel

The weather was beautiful again today. It wasn’t too warm, so it felt like a fresh, clear autumn day. I had something to...
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Movement Distance and Box Size

It was sunny again from the morning, and it felt quite warm today. I know I shouldn’t complain, but after so many sunny ...