Why were bamboo nails used instead of metal nails for the joints of the Hinoki stool?
While looking into a wooden stool for bathroom use, they saw the explanation that it was assembled with bamboo nails rather than metal screws or nails, and became curious about its purpose.
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Azmaya's Hinoki stool joins the components using bamboo nails and hide glue instead of metal, a method designed to maintain a sturdy structure by reducing corrosion and warping in wet environments.
In typical furniture making, hard iron nails are mainly used, but Azmaya excluded metal parts and joined the components with bamboo nails and hide glue[1].
Generally, in high-humidity environments like bathrooms, metal parts can rust and damage the surrounding wood, or gaps can form because the metal cannot accommodate the wood's expansion and contraction. On the other hand, bamboo nails naturally mesh together as they absorb moisture and dry along with the wood, reducing the loosening of joints.
In addition, without applying varnish or chemical paint, the surface was smoothed only with precise planing to preserve the unique grain of the Hinoki cypress wood[2].
hmmm, metal vulnerable to moisture was left out in favor of a joinery method tailored to the wood's inherent properties.
The maximum load capacity that the structure joined with bamboo nails and hide glue can withstand has not yet been confirmed.
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| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| 높이 | 45cm |