Shakuhachi Joint-Making, Rattan

PRODUCTION DISCONTINUED.

Most widely used for shakuhachi. 5 rattan threads. (approx.3 meter/thread)
 

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.

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.

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

Use Amyl acetate to make your own joint rings. 
130mmx300mmx0.8mm  Black only.

Use Amyl acetate to make your own joint rings. 
130mm×300mm×0.5mm
Tortoiseshell pattern.

Mentori means corner cut. Approx. 40 meters included.

Note to Buyers: Rattan threads are all handcrafted so that each thread may have a slight difference from the stated size.

Well cricular wooden middle joint inserts. Use sandpaper to taper before inserting. Internal diameter 16.5mm, External diameter 24.5mm, Height 45mm.

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

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.