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    Default Kumiko workshop with Des King in Melbourne

    For a little while, I have been keen to learn Kumiko inspired by Mike Pekovich and Matt Kenney @ Fine Woodworking magazine. Infact, Matt Kenney is in Oz at the moment at Wooddust teaching Kumiko courses. They both look up to Des King as Kumiko master outside Japan.

    Des King is teaching a beginner's Kumiko class in Melbourne on Sat 1st and Sun 2nd December. I am going to it, thought there might be others interested too.

    Details are at: Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking | Classes: Kumiko Workshop

    While there also checkout Rorkee Chair (from Chris Schwarz's campaign furniture book) course too. This is a blast!

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    I would love to do one of Des's course's and when he comes to Sydney I will be the first to sign up. Have a great time and would love to hear and see pics of your experience.
    cheers
    shane

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    it is a pity he has not done any more videos on Youtube, like Shane if he comes to Sydney I will sign up also.
    CHRIS

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    I would definitely be tempted if I was not already over-committed that weekend and pretty much busy from Melbourne Cup day to Australia Day. They don't call it the Silly Season for nothing.
    I got sick of sitting around doing nothing - so I took up meditation.

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    I am really looking forward to it. Thinking of making jigs for it (from Mike Pekovich's article in fine woodworking Jan/Feb 2017) and acquiring some saws (Timbecon has 15% off on Japanese saws atm) to take to the class.

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    Thanks for the heads up. I booked myself in. Really looking forward to it. I'm assuming all tools provided for the day. Don't want to carry too much over with me from Adelaide but could pack a few paring chisels or something i suppose.

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    All tools are provided. If you are bringing your Kamon-Kiyohisas chisels then it won't hurt . There are a few Japanese chisels around in different people's private collection, would be good to compare.

    I am looking at making my own jigs for different angle cuts tho so I can play around with this at home. I will let you know if interested.

    Looking forward to it. Less than two weeks to go...

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    Quote Originally Posted by saladonion View Post
    Looking forward to it. Less than two weeks to go...
    Can I plead for you to post pictures during and after the event?
    regards from Alberta, Canada

    ian

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    Can someone who will be there persuade him to make more videos please.
    CHRIS

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    Quote Originally Posted by ian View Post
    Can I plead for you to post pictures during and after the event?
    Will do Ian.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Parks View Post
    Can someone who will be there persuade him to make more videos please.
    I will ask him, very politely.

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    And it starts.

    Couple of shots of prep before everyone arrives.


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    Day one - Saturday

    Introduction. Course notes and sample Kumikos. Asa-no-ha pattern on the left to be made in the class (4mm Kumiko frame, 3mm pattern pieces).

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    Day one - Saturday

    Making the frames. The piece will consist of two square ‘as-no-ha’ patterns enclosed by twin ‘kumiko’ and a ‘tsukeko’ frame.


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    Day Two - Sunday

    Making As-no-ha pattern. There are 3 pieces 1) Diagonal piece 2) Two side pieces 3) Small locking piece.

    Appologies that I have not taken more shots as I was juggling to finish my Roorkee chair (additional session for students who didn't completethe chair in the original class) next door. Good news Roorkee chair is finished, bad news Kumiko is not but remaining work is straight forward.

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