Japanese Parquetry- Wood Mosaic technique

Gyozu · Jul 13, 2013

Not sure if this has any uses in the lukulele building arena, but it is an different way to generate multiples of a complicated design. I've seen similar methods used in glass and metal, but never this complex and large or done in wood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hjhTbePvyXc

Shows making pattern elements and assembling block then freeing entire design.

Here is the Wikipedia link with info on the different color woods used.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosegi

Rick Turner · Jul 13, 2013

Very cool.

That was probably rice glue being used to put the sticks together, and that is a very sharp plane!

Kayak Jim · Jul 13, 2013

Sharp indeed. When he wipes the surface I wonder if he's applying mineral spirits or something to ease the end grain cut?

.15 mm = .006" Those shavings look a lot thinner than 6 thou.

ksquine · Jul 13, 2013

.15mm thick?? Sounds like a sand-through nightmare
Pretty amazing work

Pete Howlett · Jul 13, 2013

No sanding involved I suspect...

BR Ukuleles · Jul 13, 2013

The more you know about wood and hand tools, the more you are amazed at that guys skill. I'm left stunned and in awe.

Gotta work on my planes now.

ukuleG · Jul 13, 2013

makes me want to convert to Japanese hand tools, they really make woodwork look like an art.

Laidback1 · Jul 14, 2013

A lot of that is the artisan. But the tools help.......

Beau Hannam Ukuleles · Jul 14, 2013

Wow! The Japanese make the finest of things.

Thanks for sharing

ukuleG · Jul 14, 2013

Laidback1 said:
A lot of that is the artisan. But the tools help.......

when I said they I did mean Japanese carpenters, wasn't very clear though i know lol.

Habanera Hal · Jul 14, 2013

After watching that, it makes me feel like I'm dragging a block of concrete over my work.

ernie kleinman · Jul 15, 2013

very impreessive. Definitely some ideas for future rosettes.LUv the wide plane and 1 slice idea for a veneer.

Rick Turner · Jul 16, 2013

They make incredible powered surfacing machines that work with a single skewed blade in the table and a power feed on top. They are basically large power fed planes, and they leave an incredible surface.

Gyozu · Jul 16, 2013

Rick Turner said:
They make incredible powered surfacing machines that work with a single skewed blade in the table and a power feed on top. They are basically large power fed planes, and they leave an incredible surface.

Yes, I seem to remember that Makita offered them about 25 years ago. A quick look over at YouTube produced this video. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulh9CSTYO5Q" target="_blank">

Still needs a razor sharp blade, but that is pretty much true for any wood slicing operation. There is also a version of this machine by Ryobi(?) that has some sort of mechanism that will feed the board back and forth without an operator touching it. Couldn't find that video.

Update: found it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZOfOu8lgg

Pete Howlett · Jul 16, 2013

To die for - can't find one at a good price. They make other types but I'd have to sell a body part to raise the cash for it.

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