Traditional Japanese carpentry, building without nails

[Arklatex]

Seen this elsewhere and thought it was pretty neat. Some of the temples in Japan are still standing hundreds of years later. Some of yall might find this interesting.

https://youtu.be/7708E1bmoxc

[hawgrider]

Excellent watch Ark Thanks for sharing the film. Amazing pieces of wood the guys has. Holy crap 10, 15, 20, years to dry it wow!

[Coppertop]

Lots more patience than I have.

[James m]

The Japanese hand saws cut on the pull stroke. Western saws cut on the push stroke.