Table of Contents
Preface 6
1 Designing with Space and Light 9
2 Wood, Paper, and Tools 17
Traditional Aesthetics, Modern Applications 18
About Wood 20
Wood Varieties 22
Paper and Paper Substitutes 24
Installations 26
About Japanese Tools 28
Layout Tools 30
Chisels 31
Planes 35
Saws 38
Polishing Stones 40
3 Making a Simple Shoji Screen 45
Planning 46
Deriving Overall Measurements 48
How Much Wood? 48
Milling, Squaring, and Inspecting the Lumber 50
Preparing the Frame 51
Preparing the Lattice 54
Assembly 58
Completing the Shoji 59
Putting on the Face 60
4 Projects for the Home 63
Lattice Patterns 70
Stationary Panels 74
Liner Boxes 76
Hipboards 78
Sandwich Shoji 79
Glass-Panel Shoji 80
Closets, Cabinets 81
Shoji with Movable Panels 82
Valances, Hanging Screens 84
Ceiling Fixtures, Skylights 86
Decorative Wall Boxes 87
Lanterns 88
Freestanding Screens 90
Outdoor Shoji 91
Joinery Options 92
Appendix 93
Security 94
Books on Japanese Tools and Woodworking 94
Paper Vendors 95
Tool Vendors 95
Index 96
