shawn mcveigh

Hello Patricia,

I have sent you a PM message regarding your build. I look forward to hearing from you. All the best

Hello,

I am searching for a fine woodworking/cabinetry or carpentry job in New Zealand. My foundation is in fine Japanese woodwork and carpentry. I have done everything from fine furniture, cabinet and door work to timber frame buildings. I learned through a 4 ½ year apprenticeship with a company specializing in traditional Japanese architecture and woodwork where a lot of joinery and refined techniques were used. My passion for fine woodworking doesn’t stop at the job site. I continue to study intricate carpentry layout and challenge myself with roof models at home. I also design using 3d programs.  I am not limited to just working in the Japanese style but it has proven to be a strong foundation to approach all woodworking and carpentry projects. I have also done work with natural building techniques such as straw bale, light straw clay infill  and cob.

I love New Zealand and long to return with my Family to settle down and start new roots. I met my wife in New Zealand while we were both backpacking in 2010. The country had a profound impact on our lives. Basically I need a full time (30hr week) job offer to be able to immigrate through New Zealand’s skilled migrant category. I am 33 and my family and I would like to Immigrate within the year 2017. We are German and US citizens. If anyone may know of a job opportunity that I would fit in please let me know. I am willing to fly to New Zealand to do an interview or whatever it takes. Thank you so much

Shawn
breathingunderwater@hushmail.com

Jay C. White Cloud wrote:Hi Shawn,

Welcome to Permies......nice to have you join the group!

I believe there are a number of folks here that appreciate the Asian designs and approaches to architecture. I have specialised in the "folk class" of vernacular styles like Chise, Hanok, and Minka for over 30 years. We actually have several Minka farm houses for sale currently on one of the websites for a company I consult with. There aren't many of us in North America, so another welcome to working at being a Daiku 大工. It has been many years since we met but Dale (founder of Takumi) might still remember my name.

Please take some nice photos and post them here of your chisels...at any rate folks would enjoy seeing them.

Again...welcome,

j

Hello Jay,
Nice to meet you and I will be checking your website as soon as I am done typing this.
I just uploaded a few pics of the Ouchi.
Sounds like you have a lot of experience especially since your doing minka and hanok type stuff. What is Chise by the way?
I will mention you to Dale tomorrow. I am sure he will remember you.
I look forward to sharing more with you! all the best for now.

This is my first post here. I am wondering if anyone here has interest in Japanese timberframing or any experience in it? I work with a company called Takumi in Seattle,wa that specializes in traditional japanese carpentry. I love meeting others who are interested in this type of building.

Also I am selling a set of Ouchi Japanese timber framing chisels. I have not used them so they are brand new. I bought them from japan and the maker is called "Ouchi" and is a famous blacksmith from Miki. If you are interested please email me directly
breathingunderwater@hushmail.com
the set is
48mm,36mm,30mm,24mm,16mm,9mm
I am asking 650.00 for them
I priced the set at Suzukitool an online japanese tool store at they were priced over 1500.00 so I think 650.00 is a very good deal.

all the best,
shawn