Spice up your work with kumiko

摘要

The Japanese latticework technique of kumiko is traditionally found on shoji screens, but it is making its way into contemporary furniture as well. The furniture of John Reed Fox inspired me to incorporate kumiko into my own work, and I've used the technique in a number of pieces over the last two years, from boxes to cabinets to case pieces. My process has evolved over that time. I make the half-lap grid at the tablesaw and handle the rest of the work with a sharp chisel and a pair of beveled guide blocks.