Kanna Tuning from First Principles with Jim Blauvelt - Maine Japanese Woodworking Festival 2023

A demonstration showing the practical necessity of laminated blades in Japanese woodworking tools including proper tapping out techniques.
Recorded at the Maine Japanese Woodworking Festival 2023
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Jim Blauvelt @jimblauvelt
Jim began his career in woodworking in 1982 studying under Robert Meadow before delving into to traditional handwork under Toshihiro Sahara from 1986 to 1990. Jim also apprenticed with Makoto Imai working on Japanese timber frame structures. Also an avid blacksmith and tool maker, Jim offers a wealth of knowledge across many disciplines.
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[@andrasv7905]

Man, what a treat. So interesting. Thanks to you and Jim Blauvelt for sharing this.

[@ryanhoward2222]

Love it. Learned a lot about setting my blade properly as it came from Jp to AZ-Usa and the dai dried out. ( work ahead of me). Love his talk at the end about white vs blue steel.

[@vansnguyen]

Such a great talk and thank you for documenting it for us to watch. Wishing you the best in your recovery.

[@Neverstopbuilding]

Thank you! I'm getting better every day :)

[@MatchaMakesThings]

Thank you for sharing. I learned so much

[@RomanStankus]

Brilliant Jim - loved the talk!!!

[@benrogoza3838]

Incredible presentation. I learned a ton watching this. I was hoping to attend in person last year, but thanks so much Jason for putting this up so we can all learn from Jim!

[@Neverstopbuilding]

Thank you! I hope you can come this year!

[@s70cas7ic0]

That’s amazing

[@simeon_angelov]

awesome, thank you for sharing. I learned a lot of things about the kanna blade and chip breaker.

[@Neverstopbuilding]

Thank you! Yeah such a great talk.