Gary Tunak
12-09-2016, 10:51 AM
Hi all,
I thought I'd share a few pictures of my yariganna here. I have a blacksmith friend in upstate NY who created the blade for me, and I handled it in some curly maple.
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It's basically a curved, chisel-ground spear blade. Yariganna literally means spear plane in Japanese. It's quite an archaic tool, and I don't think they're in practical use much anymore. However I first became attracted to this tool when I saw it make shavings on a large piece of timber. It left a surface that looked very tree bark-like to me, and I thought it to be more attractive and, as a beginner, more attainable than the perfectly smooth surface found in most furniture.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWL7Ep8JGsU
Here it is in a pre-shaped handle. There's a pinhole in the tang, and the nail holding it in place was eventually peened and it now acts as a rivet.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pGlx7EuNNToINJxZS5d6HwuQ8CwWbPM9V_zPQmhVwIuiR8kOL7 6FZeGrU-f9xPmwz0USrvUJwKHFk2A7o99a9nZsvhFYeiI0hIKvgq5xtNyk TugRTbuWEXPS3ztlj_ajurxijUbY4-5Kac2HlnYSSC45s5bAx4IhPm7gT6NUCFnBUQKUduPoZjq1dAry c7kikn1IfsHR0QZD9A0wsn4LX5GYznoRg9-XbRBQCPfxLxEYPVfXSi-f_mThE46YuGGPgNUR9-A1yuaUuCa93lj_HBQDptqvciaJILbhdj-fgrJa9DqOvfCgT8rNZzbgNum4OFPDQWzZAn2vrMicZQhOVWoUP iMxJSDyghl4iIag_1Eu4I8kT7Ag8lRT26W3UcaYffUvzJJwyNZ V-e_24y8GgVgmI0OECq0hj3vxy12Y3OBZAh6UcRqa243YNMAnrUM 423AffEaekD6m13Aw7KppH2gu5LJddS34w5CCe-ybRYq7v3xG3iMScm7i1wbb7QAvogF4in0l47OuhQGslcDvBOIv s3Ne693EEU6DV-oPmlHDMbZJx_UdbzcWdW2LdKIn83tpFgWnjE_Xkr3QepAwZGBo Vv3N4fDtmawN4fWv1_tnNrTOVakFbnOfYbXzrnYfJNP8MX9UOu YDFj_q2xvVllTAaLln3E7L7BO0m0fcSTY=w1695-h954-no
It is carved into sort of a flattened hexagon shape, with appropriate breaking of corners around the tang to provide clearance in use. As you can see from the side, this one has a deeper curve than most Japanese-made yariganna you will find. I believe this may be miscommunication on my part describing it to the smith, but he did a great job with what he had, and the blade works just fine.
Well, given some practice, that is. I don't quite have the hang of it down yet.
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Being a plane that cuts and not an abrasive, it leaves a great texture on the wood. My technique leaves a lot to be desired, though. With the edge perpendicular to the cut direction, I could only manage short, choppy cuts. With the edge deeply skewed to the wood, I managed to take longer strokes, however, the direction of the cut tended to go in the skew so I couldn't really get it straight, as in this picture:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J3woJ4SMuUZsBd3DR1Dzh6jRXNRFeHak-b7ND4qnTe3wSPfRuVbiPOiIuHKTAwRrofpODNgNOrmX2NJ6VDb 9GzXlLhJY-Qt8cAevzS3cRftcMEkzAReoclq51Y_hT6Gqub1t03E0qcMzVuW 93N0tC5bV6O9Okv-4h_nvgUf61JZIi4duhWU6o9cNQJM9OMCMvUEOIeTTuxQpdeYEY A-y6EGPBlLhEIUwb-C2b2W1RPpUcOTMAZin9zePVSkLOt2Jx5lmlnM9CVSZKNoAQqoF fwhfnuCHuVvIuBU3yvKN8WFKRMudxhZPBpCB0iqbZ66DH6GD3l 9MJGsw26h2OWY5S9ZIjV3lrR3V6pqIRXeJEdOMtVJfTQAsFFTi bMQimPTqYudZljuc74MEfym3I3a5yuFm3pkf0Om-4z6pNIgqVYHvotvOBj0MXjevccpzp_GfdcW3RuJVmp2GDHineZ te_GWn57nUUXRrzzPSX60XWArIcIS2xhwPklRlSHk0hh-luT7pWlDXPq8WABNTDKHPaxgqracGi_Og3WCP0clnscPQqr1D2 pjTZjKOWit96ZoFRtBb1cY7em0kefyXiFml2TiWdmLP8_wFLBV 5BZhXptbZxo8uMikbtrGkbep6KlR2RUEDUyysMdWviEahlKDvN mG-ecgVCtgcRoagA7DtXuA=w1695-h954-no
I believe with some practice on technique and sharpening the oddly shaped blade, I'll be able to produce much better results. However, I like what this is already, and I'll never get anything done if I wait for perfection.
Here it is with a fresh coat of finish and reflecting some light, so you can see the texture better.
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I now realize there seems to be a lot of dust or bubbles in the finish. Oops. Using a finish that needs sanding between coats is also tough on this kind of surface, as there are so many ridges. In the future, I may just stick with oil finishes for anything using my yariganna.
After my first project using the yariganna, I felt I should revise my description of tree bark-like to something more like the gently rippling surface of a shallow, flowing stream bedded with pebbles and small rocks.
Thanks for reading. Hope it was enjoyable!
Gary
I thought I'd share a few pictures of my yariganna here. I have a blacksmith friend in upstate NY who created the blade for me, and I handled it in some curly maple.
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It's basically a curved, chisel-ground spear blade. Yariganna literally means spear plane in Japanese. It's quite an archaic tool, and I don't think they're in practical use much anymore. However I first became attracted to this tool when I saw it make shavings on a large piece of timber. It left a surface that looked very tree bark-like to me, and I thought it to be more attractive and, as a beginner, more attainable than the perfectly smooth surface found in most furniture.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWL7Ep8JGsU
Here it is in a pre-shaped handle. There's a pinhole in the tang, and the nail holding it in place was eventually peened and it now acts as a rivet.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pGlx7EuNNToINJxZS5d6HwuQ8CwWbPM9V_zPQmhVwIuiR8kOL7 6FZeGrU-f9xPmwz0USrvUJwKHFk2A7o99a9nZsvhFYeiI0hIKvgq5xtNyk TugRTbuWEXPS3ztlj_ajurxijUbY4-5Kac2HlnYSSC45s5bAx4IhPm7gT6NUCFnBUQKUduPoZjq1dAry c7kikn1IfsHR0QZD9A0wsn4LX5GYznoRg9-XbRBQCPfxLxEYPVfXSi-f_mThE46YuGGPgNUR9-A1yuaUuCa93lj_HBQDptqvciaJILbhdj-fgrJa9DqOvfCgT8rNZzbgNum4OFPDQWzZAn2vrMicZQhOVWoUP iMxJSDyghl4iIag_1Eu4I8kT7Ag8lRT26W3UcaYffUvzJJwyNZ V-e_24y8GgVgmI0OECq0hj3vxy12Y3OBZAh6UcRqa243YNMAnrUM 423AffEaekD6m13Aw7KppH2gu5LJddS34w5CCe-ybRYq7v3xG3iMScm7i1wbb7QAvogF4in0l47OuhQGslcDvBOIv s3Ne693EEU6DV-oPmlHDMbZJx_UdbzcWdW2LdKIn83tpFgWnjE_Xkr3QepAwZGBo Vv3N4fDtmawN4fWv1_tnNrTOVakFbnOfYbXzrnYfJNP8MX9UOu YDFj_q2xvVllTAaLln3E7L7BO0m0fcSTY=w1695-h954-no
It is carved into sort of a flattened hexagon shape, with appropriate breaking of corners around the tang to provide clearance in use. As you can see from the side, this one has a deeper curve than most Japanese-made yariganna you will find. I believe this may be miscommunication on my part describing it to the smith, but he did a great job with what he had, and the blade works just fine.
Well, given some practice, that is. I don't quite have the hang of it down yet.
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Being a plane that cuts and not an abrasive, it leaves a great texture on the wood. My technique leaves a lot to be desired, though. With the edge perpendicular to the cut direction, I could only manage short, choppy cuts. With the edge deeply skewed to the wood, I managed to take longer strokes, however, the direction of the cut tended to go in the skew so I couldn't really get it straight, as in this picture:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J3woJ4SMuUZsBd3DR1Dzh6jRXNRFeHak-b7ND4qnTe3wSPfRuVbiPOiIuHKTAwRrofpODNgNOrmX2NJ6VDb 9GzXlLhJY-Qt8cAevzS3cRftcMEkzAReoclq51Y_hT6Gqub1t03E0qcMzVuW 93N0tC5bV6O9Okv-4h_nvgUf61JZIi4duhWU6o9cNQJM9OMCMvUEOIeTTuxQpdeYEY A-y6EGPBlLhEIUwb-C2b2W1RPpUcOTMAZin9zePVSkLOt2Jx5lmlnM9CVSZKNoAQqoF fwhfnuCHuVvIuBU3yvKN8WFKRMudxhZPBpCB0iqbZ66DH6GD3l 9MJGsw26h2OWY5S9ZIjV3lrR3V6pqIRXeJEdOMtVJfTQAsFFTi bMQimPTqYudZljuc74MEfym3I3a5yuFm3pkf0Om-4z6pNIgqVYHvotvOBj0MXjevccpzp_GfdcW3RuJVmp2GDHineZ te_GWn57nUUXRrzzPSX60XWArIcIS2xhwPklRlSHk0hh-luT7pWlDXPq8WABNTDKHPaxgqracGi_Og3WCP0clnscPQqr1D2 pjTZjKOWit96ZoFRtBb1cY7em0kefyXiFml2TiWdmLP8_wFLBV 5BZhXptbZxo8uMikbtrGkbep6KlR2RUEDUyysMdWviEahlKDvN mG-ecgVCtgcRoagA7DtXuA=w1695-h954-no
I believe with some practice on technique and sharpening the oddly shaped blade, I'll be able to produce much better results. However, I like what this is already, and I'll never get anything done if I wait for perfection.
Here it is with a fresh coat of finish and reflecting some light, so you can see the texture better.
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I now realize there seems to be a lot of dust or bubbles in the finish. Oops. Using a finish that needs sanding between coats is also tough on this kind of surface, as there are so many ridges. In the future, I may just stick with oil finishes for anything using my yariganna.
After my first project using the yariganna, I felt I should revise my description of tree bark-like to something more like the gently rippling surface of a shallow, flowing stream bedded with pebbles and small rocks.
Thanks for reading. Hope it was enjoyable!
Gary