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The Hinoki File

Woods, joints and old houses, kept on file

Care & Keeping

Keeping wood sound once it is indoors

3 boards · checked 19/09/2026

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A small brass hygrometer on a wooden windowsill beside a potted plant, condensation on the glass behind it, a timber-framed wall beyond.

CR-001Care & Keeping

Humidity and wood indoors

Explains the humidity band that keeps wood comfortable and how to read the signs.

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A hand wiping pale oil onto a small wooden board with a folded cloth, the grain darkening as it wets, a capped bottle and worn brushes beside.

CR-002Care & Keeping

Oils that feed the wood

Explains drying oils for wood: how they work and how to lay them thin.

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A water stone in a wooden base on a bench, a plane blade held at its bevel angle, dark sharpening slurry on the stone surface, water dipper nearby.

CR-003Care & Keeping

Sharpening on water stones

Explains the two-stone sharpening method and the habits that keep edges keen.

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