Mokuchi Studio

Yann Giguere

A podcast centered on Japanese woodworking and related topics including: Japanese gardens, Books, Crafts, Tools, Design and Philosophy.

  1. Episode 16: Dave Burnard

    10/15/2025

    Episode 16: Dave Burnard

    In this Episode, Dave Burnard, Oregonian blacksmith in the Japanese tradition, shares his journey into Japanese woodworking and the smithing of tools. We do talk about steel quite a bit and of course astrophysics! To see some of what Dave is up to, you can find him on Instagram at: @gaijin_kajiya or on Facebook To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    2h 4m
  2. Episode 15: Andrew Ren

    07/17/2025

    Episode 15: Andrew Ren

    In this Episode, Andrew Ren, Kezurou Kai champion from Ottawa Canada, shares his journey into the world of Japanese hand planing competition. We talk about using a standard carpentry kanna/Japanese plane and using a wide plane.  We also touch on different plane making blacksmith, photography and of course sharpening! You can see what Andrew is up too on Instagram  To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    1h 12m
  3. Episode 14: John Reed Fox

    06/26/2025

    Episode 14: John Reed Fox

    In this Episode, John Reed Fox, long time furniture maker using Japanese hand tools, shares his journey into furniture making, craft and  the Japanese hand tool.  We also talk about aesthetics, early influences, design and the physical learning of the craft. To see John's elegant work visit: johnreedfox.com To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    1h 41m
  4. Episode 13: Douglas Brooks

    05/24/2025

    Episode 13: Douglas Brooks

    In this Episode, Douglas Brooks, Boat Builder, Writer and Researcher, shares his journey into Japanese woodworking along with his unique perspective on apprenticing with several Japanese boat builders. To find out more about his work, books and classes visit is website  Douglas Brooks Boatbuilding   See what Douglas is up to on Instagram @douglasbrooksboatbuilding To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    1h 17m
  5. Episode 12: Dorian Bracht

    04/05/2025

    Episode 12: Dorian Bracht

    In this Episode, Dorian Bracht of Berlin Germany, shares about his journey into Japanese woodworking, his passion for joinery and his love for wood. We also discuss his recently released book! You can follow his process on Instagram  To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    46 min
  6. Episode 11: Paul Tuller

    09/12/2024

    Episode 11: Paul Tuller

    In this Episode, Paul Tuller of Dublin NH, shares about his journey into Japanese woodworking, his passion for hand tools and his love for wood. You can follow his process on Instagram  To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    1h 32m
  7. Episode 10: Yamamoto Kohei

    07/18/2024

    Episode 10: Yamamoto Kohei

    In this Episode, Yamamoto Kohei, Japanese carpenter and founder of SomaKosha a carpentry firm specializing in traditional work while including hand hewn elements, shares with us his journey into Japanese woodworking. You can follow what Yama san (short for Yamamoto) is up to in a more casual way on Instagram @ YMTKHI  To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    1h 10m
  8. Episode 9: Matt Connorton

    07/17/2024

    Episode 9: Matt Connorton

    In this Marathon of an Episode Matt Connorton of Matthew Connorton Joinery shares his journey into Japanese woodworking spanning over four decades. We also get into the subtleties of motorcycle racing! To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    2h 20m
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A podcast centered on Japanese woodworking and related topics including: Japanese gardens, Books, Crafts, Tools, Design and Philosophy.

Information

  • Creator
    Yann Giguere
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mokuchi Studio
  • Show Website
    Mokuchi Studio