Shakuhachi Joint-Making, Rattan

*Minimum order requires 2,500 yen

For Shakuhachi Making: White-Birch-Made Joint Section Insert L size.

-Perfectly cricular  middle joint inserts. Use sandpaper to taper before inserting.

Internal diameter 19mm, External diameter 27mm, Height 52mm.

*Minimum Order Requirements 2,500 yen

For Shakuhachi Making: White-Birch-Made Joint Section Insert M size.

-Perfectly cricular  middle joint inserts. Use sandpaper to taper before inserting.

Internal diameter 17mm, External diameter 25mm, Height 51mm.

25.0 mm dia. Insert the rounded section into one section of the joint and tap firmly to make the shape of the bamboo the same as that of the tool. Turn the tool upside down and set into joint so the rounded part just used sticks up,and then lower the other section of bamboo down onto the rounded section. Tap from below to drive the rounded section of the tool into the second part of the joint. This will make both sections of the joint the same size/ shape. Rust-proof resistant.

24.0 mm dia. Insert the rounded section into one section of the joint and tap firmly to make the shape of the bamboo the same as that of the tool. Turn the tool upside down and set into joint so the rounded part just used sticks up,and then lower the other section of bamboo down onto the rounded section. Tap from below to drive the rounded section of the tool into the second part of the joint. This will make both sections of the joint the same size/ shape. Rust-proof resistant.

Production Discontinued. <See A0503 for a Wooden Insert.>
Well cricular wooden middle joint inserts. Use sandpaper to taper before inserting. Internal diameter 16.5mm, External diameter 24.5mm, Height 45mm.

Next arrival is unknown.

Approx. S: 40mm x140mm,   M: 170mmx170mm

This item often has "naturally made" minor holes and cracks that are not condsidered defective.

Due to the material shortage, price increased. 2015

Manufacturer out of business and this product is discontinued. 2023

Middle Joint Insert Tools. A set of tools that makes easy the difficult task of evening out the lacquer on the joint insert, the surface around it, and the opposite joint into which is set. External diameter: 23mm, Internal diameter: 13mm

Manufacturer out of business and this product is discontinued. 2023

External diameter: 38mm, Internal diameter:25mm

Production discontinied, 2023

The B rasp is for rounding out the outside of the insert itself(when makinig your own insert).

Production discontinied, 2023
The A rasp is for rounding out the hole for the joint insert,like the hole reamer above, but has no edge. It leaves a smoother surface, making further polishing usually unnecessary.