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The Japanese House was rebuilt in Boston by a team of Japanese carpenters. Because of the traditional style of the House, the carpenters had to use traditional tools. Many of the examples shown here were used when the House was being rebuilt. Take a closer look: do these look similar to any tools you may have at home?

AB 80-34 Kawara
AB 80-37 Kawara
AB 81-138 Nails
AB 81-141 Branding Iron
AB 81-4 Hard Hat
AB 81-40 Mallet
AB 81-46 d Saw
AB 81-48 Carpenter's Plane
AB 81-49 Toishi
AB 81-51 d Chisel
AB 81-51 j Tool Belt
AB 81-51 l Chisel
AB 81-59 a Carpenter's Square
AB 81-60 Paint Spray Gun
AB 81-62 c Hammer
AB 81-65 Crowbar
AB 81-66 d Trowel
AB 81-69 d Brush
AB 81-74 Nail Pouch
AB 84-13 Ink Line