I would like to announce our next study group gathering is Saturday February 14th 9:00-12:00. The shop will be open from 9-12:30.
For the study group, Tak and I will wrap up the mortise and tenon or box joint style tool trays. Tool trays are a great way to stay organized, tidy, and a safe way to store or move tools around. Let's have some fun planning out our tool trays, cutting joinery and if there is time we can also sharpen, set up tools, take shavings, and tinker on other joinery if you are so inclined.
Please bring any Japanese hand tools you might have, especially chisels and a saw for working on the tray. Other tools to bring are a block plane, along with sharpening and setup tools. Just ask if you are not sure what you might need or don't have some things, we may be able to help.
For anyone that does not have a block plane or other hand tools, we strongly suggest purchasing some for yourself, this plane from Suzuki tool in a 48mm width is recommended - it is a great plane to start with. Chisels, saws, sharpening stones, block planes, and whatnot can be purchased from Suzuki (
https://suzukitool.com/tools/japanese-woodworking-tools) tools, Hida (
https://hidatool.com/list/c/woodworking) tools, etc. Don't hesitate to ask if you are unsure of what to get.
We look forward to seeing you soon!