You Hav To See This Man's Work To Believe It - honest

[charlie b]

Found a link to this Master's site in Taunton's Knots forum. If you think you've seen most of the possible ways to hold two pieces of wood together - well think again. If you think that if you've seen a well executed dovetail joint you've seen them all - well think again. If you think you've already seen the nicest wood there is - thing again. If you think that Krenov couldn't possibly be out-Krenoved - you maybe want to think again. After you spend an hour or so on Yazawa's site you'll come away saying "DAMN that guy is a great woodworker - and truly a master of his craft!

you're a handtools junkie - check out his shop. Never saw so many Japanese saws in one place.

charlie b

[boorite]

*Yawn* Seen all that before.

Just kidding. Pretty spectacular.

"Finger joints"-- hahaha.

[Gerald Ross]

I particularly like the finger joints.

[Lee Michaels]

"charlie b" wrote

I am staring at the two hunks of ham at the end of each arm. Compared to this guy, I am an amputee. This guy has taken some hand crafts to a whole new level.

[Swingman]

I like the edges of his work ... beautifully honest.

[Earl Creel]

Beautiful work. Shows to go ya that the skill level of woodworkers has great variation. Earl Creel

[Jay Pique]

Ditto. Perfectly machined edges are glaring to me these days.

JP

[Dave Bugg]

[George Max]

I am not worthy

[John B]

Damn, and I thought I knew at least a little about furniture making John

[Dunnersbloke]

Charlie, thanks for pointing that one out. Amazing stuff alright.

[RicodJour]

Yep. They don't make them like they used to...oh wait, this guy is alive?! ;)

He combines superlative skill, an eye for proportion and design, and a sense of humor. I wonder if he has a sister....

R

[Steve B]

If she has the skills and talents of her brother, she would be worthless in other regards....................

[Morris Dovey]

| After you spend an hour or so on | Yazawa's site you'll come away saying "DAMN that | guy is a great woodworker - and truly a master of | his craft! | |

site! Thanks for posting the link.

-- Morris Dovey DeSoto Solar DeSoto, Iowa USA

[Mortimer Schnerd, RN]

I have to say I'm feeling a bit inadequate myself. What an incredible craftsman.

[John B]

FOR SALE: I shed load of wood working tools, Only used by a complete amateur. :)

John

[Teamcasa]

Its his patience that I admire - I have so little.

Dave

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[Steve B]

To me, there is nothing wrong with having an attitude that "I am good at what I do. Not the best, but pretty good."

I do have an attitude with people who say, "I'm the best."

I believe if you involved Mr. Yazawa in a conversation, he would say, "Oh, I have a lot to learn," or "There are some who are far better than I," or 'Thank you, but I am only a beginner."

True talent on this scale is always tempered with modesty.

Untalented people always amuse me with their lack of humility.

You, Mr. Michaels are a person I am impressed with as much as Mr. Yazawa.

Steve

[Woodhead]

Can anyone give me an idea of how his "Trick Joint Box" goes together? It looks impossible! And how are those paper thin fingers cut?

Amazing is an expression of my limited vocabulary.

[Mortimer Schnerd, RN]

Bullshit. I lack talent and have plenty of humility. In fact, it's my finest feature.