Capture the clean lines and simple beauty of Japanese woodworking by making a traditional Andon or Japanese lamp (pronounced ahn-dōhn). While the original, oil-lit style is no longer commonly used, modern andon designs with electric fixtures are plentiful and offer a wide range of design possibilities and levels of complexity for woodworkers.

The construction of the andon frame is very straightforward in appearance, yet its many small mortise & tenon joints, shallow rabbets, and thin Kumiko patterns (lattice-work) present a wonderful challenge. Working towards a level of high workmanship on small projects such as this can dramatically improve a craftsperson's skills…

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