The following is a collection of Kumiko resources that I've found useful, or want to keep for future reference. It generally focuses on Kumiko tutorials, rather than project showcases.
Sections are grouped by topic. Links within each section are roughly sorted by difficulty level.
- π± - Great for Beginners
- πͺ΅ - Intermediate Techniques
- π - Advanced Mastery
Note
I'm not affiliated with any of the below channels or books, and receive no compensation from them. However the content and creators are great, and if you are able they are worth supporting.
- YRTI - Japanese Woodworking with a down-to-earth focus on hand tools.
- Johnny Tromboukis/JTWoodworks - Modern Kumiko that pushes what is traditionally possible. Unique jigs and table sleds.
- Adrian Preda - Strong focus on handtools, kumiko, and kumiko-adjacent projects.
- Des King - Wrote some of the best books on Kumiko, with classic and very intricate designs.
- π± Matt Kenney - The Art of Kumiko: Learn to Make Beautiful Panels by Hand
- π± Michael Pekovich - The Why & How of Woodworking
- πͺ΅ Desmond King - The Complete Guide to Shoji and Kumiko Patterns
- πͺ΅ Toshio Odate - Making Shoji
- π± Wood by Wright - How to make a kumiko jig - Hand Tools
- π± JT Woodworks - How to make Kumiko jigs - Power Tools
- πͺ΅ Japanese joiner MASAO - Birdsmouth Jig
- πͺ΅ JT Woodworks - The Sakura Shuttle: Kumiko Made Easy
- π± YRTi - How to make Kumiko for beginners with Hand Tools - Mitsukude Kumiko Grid
- π± Devin Felix - Making jigs for kumiko frames - Power Tools
- πͺ΅ Adrian Preda - Making Hexagonal Kumiko
- πͺ΅ Mike Farrington - Kumiko With Triangular Gridwork, Japanese woodworking
- πͺ΅ Johnny Tromboukis - Make Kumiko Grids Easier! - V2 Kumiko Sled
- πͺ΅ YRTi - Real Braided Wood β the Trick of Hida Chidori Goushi Kumiko
- π JT Woodworks - Make a Kumiko Crosscut Sled for gridwork | Woodworking
- π± YRTi - How to Cut Kumiko Strips for Beginners - No Expensive Tools No Saw Skills Required
- πͺ΅ Adrian Preda - Cutting Kumiko Strips by Handtools
- πͺ΅ Bike City Woodworks - How To | Make Kumiko Strips with Power Tools β DIY Woodworking Tutorial
- π± Bike City Woodworks - How to Make Kumiko: Asanoha Pattern // Beginning Kumiko Woodworking Tutorial
- πͺ΅ JT Woodworks - 4 Kumiko Patterns to Master Next | Beyond Asanoha
- πͺ΅ TANIHATA - Wood Bending "Kumiko" Japanese Traditional Woodwork - Also includes saw depth trick