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24th June 2005, 03:03 PM #1
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Japan
Hi,
I have the opportunity to visit Tokyo for a few days (for work). My mind immediately springs to Japanese chisels etc. Anyone got any advice on where to go?
Regards,
Mike.
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24th June 2005, 03:17 PM #2
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Last time Iwas in japan saw good stuff in Osaka But when in tokyo no its just too big
Why not send a pm to schtoo he's in japan teaching english and could proberly be the best help
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24th June 2005, 03:18 PM #3
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A Japanese Chisel shop
Considering my chisel spends most of its life chipping off epoxy, I'm happy with budget hardware store products and sharpening it on the belt sander, but I'm happy to accept that if you use yours for accurately and carefully removing thin shavings of expensive wood from your work, you might have a better attitude to the weapon.
Cheers
Richard
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24th June 2005, 04:19 PM #4
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Try Schtoo, I think he was talking about flea markets somewhere where bargains could be found in hand tools.
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24th June 2005, 04:35 PM #5
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Originally Posted by MikeK
DONT go to the restaurants.. specially if they are selling seafood (big beached seafood) :eek: :eek:
Dolphin free whales forever
I try and do new things twice.. the first time to see if I can do it.. the second time to see if I like it
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24th June 2005, 08:33 PM #6
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Check out the place mentioned in this thread. Goodwoody (Damien) put me onto it and it's well worth the visit. The whole town is worth looking at.
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...hlight=kawagoe
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24th June 2005, 09:04 PM #7
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There is a member who lives in Japan. I think Iain said it's schtoo ?
Why not PM him?
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24th June 2005, 10:45 PM #8
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Guys,
Thanks for all of the fine advice (as per usual). I PMed Schtoo. He's got a mate in Tokyo and he's going to get me some info.
AlexS - I looked at the link. Wish I could lash out on some of that, but seems a bit out of the budget for the moment. It would be nice to meet the man though and have a chat with him.
Again, thanks all.
Regards,
Mike.
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25th June 2005, 08:30 AM #9
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