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Things to Do Before Framing Begins. Carpentry Work Involves a Lot of Work

S4 · E2 · 11 Aug 2023 · 16 min

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This video follows a carpenter in Japan as they prepare for the framing of a house. They process and plane timbers, including pillars and exposed beams, and install the columns and lintels. The carpenter explains the importance of precise measurements and the traditional customs surrounding framing days in Japan.