Shakuhachi Joint-Making, Rattan

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

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

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.

Mentori means corner cut. 4-meter x 10 threads.

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

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

10 rattan threads (approx.4 meter/thread)NOTE:There has been a dramatic price increase in rattan thread.

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

This useful file is for smoothing out the depression in which to set the string and rattan.
Size  Withd 6mm

Suitable fo trimming the joint section. Reduced price for the pair. *No further discount is applicable.

A tool for drawing perfect circles on the outside of the bamboo for work around the middle joint. 2 blades.

24.0 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.