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#1 2006-01-28 04:47:21

Bogert
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From: Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo-ken
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Inlays for the center joint

Hello,
     I was just sitting here thinking... and then I thought how do you get the binding flush with the edge on each side of the center joint?  I have 4-rin rattan binding, is that too big to work well there?  How exactly do you wrap it?  In the past I have used other materials and used a knot that goes inside the binding, but I tried that with the rattan and it breaks.  What is the best way to do this?  Thanks for any input and pictures always help if their are any that pertain to this. 
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#2 2006-01-28 13:43:24

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Re: Inlays for the center joint

Bogert wrote:

Hello,
     I was just sitting here thinking... and then I thought how do you get the binding flush with the edge on each side of the center joint?  I have 4-rin rattan binding, is that too big to work well there?  How exactly do you wrap it?  In the past I have used other materials and used a knot that goes inside the binding, but I tried that with the rattan and it breaks.  What is the best way to do this?  Thanks for any input and pictures always help if their are any that pertain to this. 
                                                                                                         Chris

Chris,

Some makers use a two part epoxy to glue the rattan in place. Another option is to use shuai urushi (brown) to glue and "paint" in the rattan. The advantage of urushi is that it also stains the rattan to your desired shade.

Cutting and shaping a slightly inward sloping bevel into the female end of the shakuhachi allows for a flush fit for both ends. Mejiro sells some handy files for achieving this. You can also make your own from scrap bamboo and sand paper.

Once the the joint is flush, it's a matter of wrapping the binding (wider rattan should work too) then slicing off the overhanging rattan. Paint the area that will be wrapped with glue or urushi. Start a centimeter or two in and work towards the joint for each end. Feather the starting end of rattan. Fold the tiny end in and wrap over it a few times. This will secure it in place. There is no need for a knot. Finish file and sand carefully until the fit is flush.

Keep in mind there are many ways to do this. This is one tested method.

Ken

Here is a shot of a careful fit without using urushi. (Notice the light color of the binding)

http://www.mujitsu.com/images/rattan.JPG

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#3 2006-01-29 00:05:40

Bogert
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Re: Inlays for the center joint

有難う(arigatoo),  that answered my question quite nicely.  I just found out how to type in Japanese on my computer   : )
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#4 2006-01-29 21:03:37

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Re: Inlays for the center joint

How do you do that, Chris, and is it translating, or typing nonsense?

Thanks!

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#5 2006-02-07 04:28:23

Bogert
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Re: Inlays for the center joint

Oh, sorry I just noticed you had posted that, if you have windows XP, go to control panel then Regional and language options, click on languages, check install files for east asian languages, go to details and then install the Japanese language thingy, my friend did it for me, but I think that is all you need to do.  Then you can type in Japanese.  It isn't translating, you have to know how to write in Japanese, I can read hiragana and katakana and some kanji, but am still learning.  You type in hiragana and it will pull up a list of kanji and you pick the appropriate one.  僕はちょっと日本語を話します。 boku wa chotto nihongo o hanashimasu, literally: I alittle japanese speak. I'm currently taking a year long course for Japanese. I'm only about 1/3 through it right now.
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