tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post528249520809936669..comments2023-11-05T06:16:56.961-05:00Comments on the Carpentry Way: This One Rings a Bell (6)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-55264061718151968382010-08-19T06:23:34.173-04:002010-08-19T06:23:34.173-04:00Chris,
that's it! Couldn't figure out wh...Chris,<br /><br />that's it! Couldn't figure out why it was there, but carrying the bell is a very good reason.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />Tomtomausmichigannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-39857678065913983872010-08-18T19:42:50.531-04:002010-08-18T19:42:50.531-04:00Tom,
oh yeah, I know all about getting lost in th...Tom,<br /><br />oh yeah, I know all about getting lost in these drawings, as wandering way off course into the woods is a hobby of mine. Gotta keep the piece with one's wife too - also a familiar point!<br /><br />The large beam protruding above the komai - perhaps you are referring to the 'o-bari', the bowed log which serves as the main carrier for the bell?<br /><br />A portion of the o-bari will be visible below the eave ceiling boards and the two fan rafters in the immediate area will terminate into it.<br /><br />~ChrisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-60609985374144246252010-08-18T18:09:59.193-04:002010-08-18T18:09:59.193-04:00Chris,
a person could get lost in those drawings ...Chris,<br /><br />a person could get lost in those drawings and forget to make supper and have their wife get mad at them. Especially when they are trying to figure out the large beam protruding above the komai! Gotta go!<br /><br />Tomtomausmichigannoreply@blogger.com