Mokuchi Studio Episode 1: Jason Fox
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Apr 20, 2023 
Join Jason Fox, owner of Never Stop Building, as he shares his captivating journey into Japanese woodworking. Discover how a shift from software to timber framing led him to apprentice in Japan, honing his craft through intense immersion. Jason also recounts the joys of family life, including the unexpected home birth of his daughter, and the thrill of restoring an 1870s farmhouse. Plus, hear about his vision for the Maine Japanese Woodworking Festival, uniting the community with joy and creativity!
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From Software To Sawdust
- Jason traces Never Stop Building from software consulting to hardware prototyping and eventually woodworking and carpentry.
- The name and tattoo reflect a lifelong ethos of continually making and evolving his work.
Logo Born From Ancient Trees
- Jason adopted a stylized bristlecone pine cone logo after a transformative hike among ancient trees on the West Coast.
- The logo connects his brand to longevity and continuous growth he admires in those trees.
A Single Workshop Changed Direction
- A timber-framing workshop with Robert Laporte and a Masashige Tataki chisel pivoted Jason toward Japanese-influenced woodworking.
- That course and subsequent workshops opened new commissions and a decisive career shift.