@@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164 mr chickadee has the sharpest chisels I’ve ever seen. It’s almost like he doesn’t even need to hammer the chisel, it’s so sharp you can just push it through the wood
Are there general rules of proportion of "lenght" of the joint, to the thickness of the beam used? During laying out phase? On your joint, it seems it's like 1,5 (of thickness) on one side. *EDIT* : I did some reading (The Art of Japanese Joinery), and it seems that the total length of this particular joint, should be roughly x 4 of used beam thickness ;). For those interested ;)
Its not as difficult as it looks but it is tedious, people look at complex joints and think they cant do it or its to complicated. The main thing is marking it out correctly after doing that u just take your time and follow ur marks, obvi u get faster with practice. I have done a few of the impossible joinery techniques, and at first was overwhelmed by looking at it, and i was like i can do this, looked up how to mark it and took my time. Anyone can do it as long as you have patience, and not one of those brute force it type people. I also agree they are works of art, puzzles. The fact that all of these joints were used on homes and such is crazy. That is what fascinates me so much about the japanese culture. They have a level of pride in there craftsmanship that is hard to match anywheres else in the world. I am not saying others dont have a sense of pride just not as a large group of people like that. Master craftsman in many trades from knife and sword making to carpentry / woodworking. LIke some of there swordsmiths, I seen a video on it, some swords taking up to a year to complete.
You got it. There are a lot of places that can help. Here in Atlanta there is highland woodworking. In Savannah there's Mary May. In North Carolina THE Roy Underhill teaches in a small shop outside Winston Salem. The Japanese woodworker has Been strong in California. If I could give you a piece of advice don't spend a lot of money on tools. Frank Klause taught me years ago that a set of blue headed marples from Lowe's is more than sufficient. Pull saws work, frame saws work, back saws are excellent too. It's not the tool. There's no magic and steal. It's just time and practice that allows you to do good work.
Probably took longer then that judging by the lighting in the video but looks like it may have only been because of the camera repositioning and when he was using the saw
Your videos are great, thanks for sharing ! I feel like many people (including me) would also be interested in watching the process of laying out the joinery.
My 3rd video from this channel and I'm subscribing.. I really love watching someone that loving his job and sharing it to others so it becomes really satisfying!
In addition to being very sharp and being made of good steel, the bottom of his chisel is likely perfectly flat and coplanar along both sides and at the cutting edge. It's a Japanese chisel, as you can see at 0:56, the bottom is concave in the center. You can also get western chisels to be as perfectly flat, but since you have to grind more metal, it's a lot more work if they aren't already flat when you bought them. If the chisel is well-sharpened and the bottom is this flat, you can set the bottom on a flat surface and the chisel will cut the thinnest protrusions over that flat surface. This technique is called "paring" if you want to look up other guides. In general, you need to supply a significant amount of downward pressure to keep the chisel registered against your flat surface, but you need to do that in a way that keeps every part of both hands behind the cutting edge so you won't put the chisel through your hand if you slip. If you've got the money for it, this video is a fantastic intro: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/chisel-techniques-for-precision-joinery
wow, samuel davis guy doesn’t understand that it takes a very sharp chisel to chisel this thin. the reasons he says; thin layer and time taking has nothing to do with being able to chisel this thin without a sharp chisel. that’s the topic here, yet this gut barges in without understanding even what it is being talked about. quite a large percentage of population has no idea what they are talking about and this is a clear example. a tragedy. ‘how you sharpen a chisel like that?’ ‘it’s because he’s chiseling thin and taking his time with his sharp chisel.’ ‘...’ ‘chisel owner, how do you sharpen your chisel?’
@@tizmon well I use a 1200 mesh whetstone or even sandpaper..and yea when I shave the edge of my line to level any dado surface or side (7:35) I go in thin layers... i make a living off of my work so it’s good enough for me. Sorry if I triggered you
@@samueldavis5895 I believe it is a sharp blade, but notice the dark petina on the metal, that is finely tempered steel. Not at all a coincidence that blade is sharp.
Such perfect work, congratulations! I could watch this for hours!!! I have never seen that side-ways use of a chisel before? I think this is really wonderful, thank you for your video.
I've been in the construction trade since 1987, this just blows my mind ! I wonder how many generations in his family has handed this wisdom down to the next ? This is exactly what we need to return to, traditional trades, otherwise they are already 3D printing houses now ! Robots will never be able to replace a hand crafted product ! We need to go back to traditional ways in order to move into the future ....
The tools used are so sharp. Maybe that is where my skills are compromised. I need a tool sharpener. I still don’t think I could accomplish such technical excellence within my life’s time. The Japanese Artisans are supreme.
I made one of these in college it took a couple of hours, admittedly it was not as excellent as this one but it was my first and only time I did it and it was just fine
Lovely lovely joint!!! The square block, the calmp and the chisel as the simplest, but the most powerfull technic that i learned of japanese woodworking videos
Really cool and unique. I kinda want to get into woodworking, been looking here and there into different techniques. Strong appeal with these.👍 Thanks for sharing. I'll put that book on my radar too.👍
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So this was what was going on behind the scenes at the Nichihonzan MyoHoJo Peace Pagoda in Milton Keynes UK. We see the finished products, but did not see how they were made.
every time i see someone doing one of these joints using power tools i know they are going to screw it up and when they are done the pieces almost sorta kinda fit together ish... THANK YOU for doing it right! awesome job :)
Estimado Sr. Dylan. Disfruto mucho viendo sus videos. Felicitaciones por su trabajo. En este caso me atrevo de comentarle que me parece que esta pieza es diferente en la punta de cada una de ellas, deberia ser una cara paralela al lateral, para que al insertarse forme una cuña de ajuste. La superficie que esta trabajando en 1:04 del video deberia ser paralela a la superficie de la mesa de trabajo, es decir paralelo a la superficie exterior de la pieza, formando de este modo un angulo de ajuste con la parte plana conica. Un cordial saludo
I can really appreciate the artisanship of the joint - but can't imagine building a house like that (Japanese Joinery on all beams/supports) They may last a hundred years, but it takes a very long time to cut each joint precisely and then put everything in place.
This guy shows how to lay it out. He's doing it in rough construction with a circular saw, but the principal is there. I'm going to try one too! ua-cam.com/video/-SUtoKKNKHQ/v-deo.html
And when you study these methods of construction, and the buildings standing for centuries built with no nails or screws, and resisting the earthquakes that plague Japan every year
If this joint were to be right in the middle, and the beam supported on both ends and a load placed more or less in middle, on the joint... in which orientation could the joint hold the most load before failing? I have seen another video of yours where this joint is put in a vertical beam/post, but when the joint is horizontal, is there one obvious way to put it?
I'm only in high school but i really find woodworking interesting especially due to the tsugi japanese joinery techniques , btw, what is the type of wood you are using ?
Hello sir! I hope you're well! I am trying this out following your Sketchup plans but I had to alter it since my piece has different dimensions. I finished cutting it and I am trying to assemble it but it wont come together because they are too tight at the point that the peg would go. Did I some how not provide enough space? I added 7.5mm from the halfway point to one of my lines before I started cutting. I know that was a lot of word vomit but do you have any advice in regards to the layout here? Thank you so much!
Other than as a hobby for both the art/creativity and the science/precision, I can’t really appreciate the value/need for these practices and techniques
It's a relief to watch someone finally using a sharp Japanese chisel!
You've not seen any videos by Dorian Bracht? Mr Chickadee? Paul Sellers? ISHITANI? And a host of others ...
@@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164 mr chickadee has the sharpest chisels I’ve ever seen. It’s almost like he doesn’t even need to hammer the chisel, it’s so sharp you can just push it through the wood
Are there general rules of proportion of "lenght" of the joint, to the thickness of the beam used? During laying out phase?
On your joint, it seems it's like 1,5 (of thickness) on one side.
*EDIT* : I did some reading (The Art of Japanese Joinery), and it seems that the total length of this particular joint, should be roughly x 4 of used beam thickness ;). For those interested ;)
I would LOVE to learn that type of joinery. As I near retirement age, I would truly enjoy creating wonderful pieces of art!
Sharp blades
Nothing stopping you.
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Its not as difficult as it looks but it is tedious, people look at complex joints and think they cant do it or its to complicated. The main thing is marking it out correctly after doing that u just take your time and follow ur marks, obvi u get faster with practice. I have done a few of the impossible joinery techniques, and at first was overwhelmed by looking at it, and i was like i can do this, looked up how to mark it and took my time. Anyone can do it as long as you have patience, and not one of those brute force it type people. I also agree they are works of art, puzzles. The fact that all of these joints were used on homes and such is crazy. That is what fascinates me so much about the japanese culture. They have a level of pride in there craftsmanship that is hard to match anywheres else in the world. I am not saying others dont have a sense of pride just not as a large group of people like that. Master craftsman in many trades from knife and sword making to carpentry / woodworking. LIke some of there swordsmiths, I seen a video on it, some swords taking up to a year to complete.
You got it. There are a lot of places that can help. Here in Atlanta there is highland woodworking. In Savannah there's Mary May. In North Carolina THE Roy Underhill teaches in a small shop outside Winston Salem. The Japanese woodworker has Been strong in California. If I could give you a piece of advice don't spend a lot of money on tools. Frank Klause taught me years ago that a set of blue headed marples from Lowe's is more than sufficient. Pull saws work, frame saws work, back saws are excellent too. It's not the tool. There's no magic and steal. It's just time and practice that allows you to do good work.
One of the most talented craftsmen with the most satisfying videos on UA-cam. Thank You.
Thank you for your kind words :)
I'm pausing at 2:26 just to tell you that, as an apprentice woodworker, I've **already** learned a lot by watching your techniques. Cheers! ✌
I believe wood joints such as these are awesome. Where and when to use these joints would be a huge help.
Japanese woodworkers is on another levels! Even their kitchen tools is very sharp
This is possibly the most respectful way to tree wood. So beautiful and therapeutic.
In 9 minutes this person did a stunning joint with chisels faster than I can make a standard corner with a pocket hole jig! Amazing!
Probably took longer then that judging by the lighting in the video but looks like it may have only been because of the camera repositioning and when he was using the saw
Definitely took a few hours for this one piece.
Undoubtedly, simply, outstanding achievement. Thanks
God that’s so cool. I love the way its brought together with the wedge/dowel.
Sharpest chisels I've ever seen, love the sound as it shaves off a neat strip!
Now that is some mighty fine and precise work there. Well done sir! Well done!!!!
Love your work, and looking forward to seeing how much more you grow over the course of your career.
Your videos are great, thanks for sharing ! I feel like many people (including me) would also be interested in watching the process of laying out the joinery.
Happy to hear that! Thanks!
Awesome work! I'd love to see that thing sanded clean
That is a precision work. Impressive chisel movement. Keep it up.
thank you so much for these kind of videos, they have helped my outrageously for my major work at school!
That's great to hear 😊🙌
Very impressive. I don’t think I will ever make a joint like that, but it’s satisfying to see it done. Thank you for posting.
A sharp tool and a firm hand
初めまして、若い頃随分作りました、懐かしい「墨半分」マーキングのことですね、ゼットソー気になりますね、丁寧な細工です､日本の木造技術広めてくれて有難う御座います♪100％
嬉しいお言葉ありがとうございます😊
Fantastic ! I could watch whole day ! Especially when you slice off the wood...
Cheers! 😊
Thanks for sharing close-up views of each step of how you prepare the surfaces of the joint.
Cheers! 😊
My 3rd video from this channel and I'm subscribing..
I really love watching someone that loving his job and sharing it to others so it becomes really satisfying!
Master of the Art of Perfection
You used Covid well! No wasted time. Good job Dylan.
Thank you 😊
Pure mastery of woodworking. Good job.
Thanks!
Can you do a video on sharpening chisels? I don't think I've seen anything close to the shaving your are doing in this video. Really impressive.
That’s because he’s chiseling in very thin layer taking his time as you should.. and sharp blades
In addition to being very sharp and being made of good steel, the bottom of his chisel is likely perfectly flat and coplanar along both sides and at the cutting edge. It's a Japanese chisel, as you can see at 0:56, the bottom is concave in the center. You can also get western chisels to be as perfectly flat, but since you have to grind more metal, it's a lot more work if they aren't already flat when you bought them.
If the chisel is well-sharpened and the bottom is this flat, you can set the bottom on a flat surface and the chisel will cut the thinnest protrusions over that flat surface. This technique is called "paring" if you want to look up other guides. In general, you need to supply a significant amount of downward pressure to keep the chisel registered against your flat surface, but you need to do that in a way that keeps every part of both hands behind the cutting edge so you won't put the chisel through your hand if you slip. If you've got the money for it, this video is a fantastic intro: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/chisel-techniques-for-precision-joinery
wow, samuel davis guy doesn’t understand that it takes a very sharp chisel to chisel this thin. the reasons he says; thin layer and time taking has nothing to do with being able to chisel this thin without a sharp chisel. that’s the topic here, yet this gut barges in without understanding even what it is being talked about. quite a large percentage of population has no idea what they are talking about and this is a clear example. a tragedy.
‘how you sharpen a chisel like that?’
‘it’s because he’s chiseling thin and taking his time with his sharp chisel.’
‘...’
‘chisel owner, how do you sharpen your chisel?’
@@tizmon well I use a 1200 mesh whetstone or even sandpaper..and yea when I shave the edge of my line to level any dado surface or side (7:35) I go in thin layers... i make a living off of my work so it’s good enough for me. Sorry if I triggered you
@@samueldavis5895 I believe it is a sharp blade, but notice the dark petina on the metal, that is finely tempered steel. Not at all a coincidence that blade is sharp.
Such perfect work, congratulations! I could watch this for hours!!!
I have never seen that side-ways use of a chisel before? I think this is really wonderful, thank you for your video.
Thanks
I've been in the construction trade since 1987, this just blows my mind ! I wonder how many generations in his family has handed this wisdom down to the next ? This is exactly what we need to return to, traditional trades, otherwise they are already 3D printing houses now ! Robots will never be able to replace a hand crafted product ! We need to go back to traditional ways in order to move into the future ....
Fantastic detail. Beautiful work. Thanks
The tools used are so sharp. Maybe that is where my skills are compromised. I need a tool sharpener. I still don’t think I could accomplish such technical excellence within my life’s time. The Japanese Artisans are supreme.
I made one of these in college it took a couple of hours, admittedly it was not as excellent as this one but it was my first and only time I did it and it was just fine
That was awesome!!! Watching you doing it felt like a meditation!
Lovely lovely joint!!! The square block, the calmp and the chisel as the simplest, but the most powerfull technic that i learned of japanese woodworking videos
Cheers! 🙌
Great craftsmanship, worth seeing a few times, congratulations 👌.
Beautiful work to watch....so calming!
I noticed that the grain direction is very important for smooth peeling of mating surfaces. 👍👍👍👍
I'm stunned... no, I'm flabbergasted. This, is amazing.
Haha, cheers! 🙌
Wow, these joints are a work of genius. Thanks for sharing. :-)
This is inspiring. I hope to one day be able to do this joint nearly as well.
Really cool and unique. I kinda want to get into woodworking, been looking here and there into different techniques. Strong appeal with these.👍
Thanks for sharing. I'll put that book on my radar too.👍
Japanese precision ❤️❤️❤️❤️
The name is enough ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎉
This is not joinery. This is art!
Bravo monsieur, du très beau travail pour votre assemblage et video que j'ai suivis avec plaisir. Merci !
Nevermind woodwork thats artwork outstanding
If you make tiktoks, you will be viral, it's amazing how you cut the wood
This is soo underrated!! The quality of your content!! Thank you for these videos! 🙏🙏🙏 Releases all my stress helps me relax..Subscribed 🙏🙏 u deserve more than a million subs... Thanks again🙏🙏🙏
Happy to hear that!
Cheers! 🙌
@@dylaniwakuni 😇 Cheers!
Just perfect thank you for sharing and thank you for being such a good teacher. ⛩️🎏🙏🏽
Please do a video on what kinds of chisels you have and how you get them so sharp.
Me ha encantado. Es una maravilla, transmite paz todo el proceso. Voy a animarme a probar el Kanawa Tsugi.
Great chisel technique using the square block to keep to your edges thanks
Cheers! 😊🙌
True craftsmanship
amazing precision
That prescision😎😎😱
Kerja yang tenang dan rapi❤❤❤❤
This lock is also used i every old farm in denmark. its called a french lock :)
Sooo beautiful, bravo!
Is beautiful craftmenship 👏👏👏
This joint was used in the past in Denmark too.. but we called it a "French joint"
Amazing! Shaving a milimetre off here and there.
That's craftsmanship.
Amazing 🤩
Excellent work!
Thank you 😊
Very very good, a great job, guy!
Thank you! 😊
Thats beaitiful❤️
So this was what was going on behind the scenes at the Nichihonzan MyoHoJo Peace Pagoda in Milton Keynes UK. We see the finished products, but did not see how they were made.
every time i see someone doing one of these joints using power tools i know they are going to screw it up and when they are done the pieces almost sorta kinda fit together ish...
THANK YOU for doing it right!
awesome job :)
Fantastic !!!
Estimado Sr. Dylan. Disfruto mucho viendo sus videos. Felicitaciones por su trabajo. En este caso me atrevo de comentarle que me parece que esta pieza es diferente en la punta de cada una de ellas, deberia ser una cara paralela al lateral, para que al insertarse forme una cuña de ajuste. La superficie que esta trabajando en 1:04 del video deberia ser paralela a la superficie de la mesa de trabajo, es decir paralelo a la superficie exterior de la pieza, formando de este modo un angulo de ajuste con la parte plana conica. Un cordial saludo
Perfect - Thank you for sharing
I can really appreciate the artisanship of the joint - but can't imagine building a house like that (Japanese Joinery on all beams/supports)
They may last a hundred years, but it takes a very long time to cut each joint precisely and then put everything in place.
Perfecto ensamble que admiro como aprendiz carpintero aficionado... espero aprender lo suficiente para hacerlo con paciencia y habilidad. Gracias.
Me impressiona tanta habilidade👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I wish my Stanley Bailey chisels were that sharp
Vraiment du superbe travail, incroyable bravo
I'd love to see the details of how this is marked out.
The locking piece is tapered but is the hole also tapered?
Good way to keep the pieces in a straight line along the length!
When you are cutting the end grain, are you somehow making the wood wet?
Did you wet it with hot water or some oil for precise cuts?
I really want to give this joint a shot but, how do you lay it out?
Absolutely amazing, I'd love to learn more
This guy shows how to lay it out. He's doing it in rough construction with a circular saw, but the principal is there. I'm going to try one too!
ua-cam.com/video/-SUtoKKNKHQ/v-deo.html
You should rename this channel to ASMR Japanese Wood Working.👍
Beautiful
Gorgeous
Bravo. A work of art! I think I’ll do all my kitchen cabinets like that now (not🤪).
Bonita unión, y muy bien ejecutada👌
I really want one of those chisels
And when you study these methods of construction, and the buildings standing for centuries built with no nails or screws, and resisting the earthquakes that plague Japan every year
Excelente. Gracias.
excelente video , pero de donde , porque y en base a que es el trazado de las lineas a cortar
If this joint were to be right in the middle, and the beam supported on both ends and a load placed more or less in middle, on the joint... in which orientation could the joint hold the most load before failing? I have seen another video of yours where this joint is put in a vertical beam/post, but when the joint is horizontal, is there one obvious way to put it?
I'm only in high school but i really find woodworking interesting especially due to the tsugi japanese joinery techniques , btw, what is the type of wood you are using ?
I would like to know that as well. My main problem is the material, don't really know what to use.
He said walnut and birch in a response to someone else.
Is there a book with plans to these japanese joints?
better than a machine could do
Is the hole in the middle also wedged? Or only the pin is wedged? Great show!
Wold this joint work in a span? Like two 3 meter rafters joined to make a 6 meter rafter?
What are the tools used in this video? And what is the brand? Please!
Can you name the cutting tools you used?
Hurry up and join the pieces already !!! And take my moneyyyy
Hello sir! I hope you're well! I am trying this out following your Sketchup plans but I had to alter it since my piece has different dimensions. I finished cutting it and I am trying to assemble it but it wont come together because they are too tight at the point that the peg would go. Did I some how not provide enough space? I added 7.5mm from the halfway point to one of my lines before I started cutting. I know that was a lot of word vomit but do you have any advice in regards to the layout here? Thank you so much!
Other than as a hobby for both the art/creativity and the science/precision, I can’t really appreciate the value/need for these practices and techniques
That was satisfying asfffff