Unless you move in architectural circles, you might never have heard of Yakisugi. But as a fence builder, [Lucas] over at Cranktown City sure has, with high-end clients requesting the traditional Japanese wood-finishing method, which requires the outer surface of the wood to be lightly charred. It’s a fantastic look, but it’s a pain to do manually. So, why not automate it?
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://hackaday.com/2024/03/28/automation-makes-traditional-japanese-wood-finishing-easier/