Yes. I think you can find high quality lumber in the US but you gotta be in the know. Also he has amazing tools and amazing skills which helps make it look even better. If you gave me that same lumber it would probably end up looking like I bought it at Home Depot fire sale. ;)
Hi! I'm from Poland. My grandfather was a carpenter. When I look at your work, I remember my youth time. . . Thanks for the video, your work and the reminder of old carpentry techniques... and my Grandpa... 🥲😍
I'm and English language viewer, from OR in US. I lived in Niigata ken for a couple years in the 90's. I worked for a long time as a carpenter in the US. I love to watch your work. And... I subscribed long ago.
It is indeed beautiful and built by a master . Please don't retire or stop making videos . Your ability and attitude to perfection is a lesson for any up and coming person wanting to work with wood . I saw a prayer above a wood work shop which read " May people who don't work with wood find something else that's just as good " I am sure you agree ? I have worked with wood all my life and envy your ability . My praise is heart felt .
@@jamespyacek2691 I'm very jealous of his jointer/planer and I've never seen a 'super surfacer' here in Canada, nor that saw with the dado stack for cutting rebates.
The amount of Experience in his work become visible in how he handles big tools. I’m a furniture maker by trade, and seeing this guy swinging around that huge circle saw is a pleasure
Shoyan-son, thank you very much! I am currently in Ibaraki-Ken, Japan visiting relatives for the first time since 1987 when I was a child. I am delighted and inspired by your work and I have purchased several Japanese chisels to bring home to Canada for my own projects. Thank you for honoring us by sharing!
hi from Dublin Ireland . its fantastic watching a master craftsman , i hope you never lose the hunger to create . blessings from the land of the setting sun .
It ´s a gem !!! beautiful job carpenter san, 👍👏👏💪💪 I hope that the day you retire, your son inherits not only the tools but also your qualities and your ingenuity to create such wonderful things. It's a pleasure to watch your videos every time.
Emperor Shoyan! Today you asked for subscribers. Today I subscribed. I’m addicted to your content: your craftsmanship, professionalism and patience are rarely found qualities in the 21st century. I discovered your UA-cam channel around last December while doing research on a variety of topics related to carpentry, hand tools and power tools. My objective is to build a range of simple, furniture with clean lines for home. The furniture must maximize space - nesting desks, tables and benches and discretely hide furniture when not in use during the day. Discovering your UA-cam channel is dangerously intoxicating. A beginner like me can easily acquire a false sense of confidence after watching you. You make things look so effortless; and that’s the danger. The most talented people, regardless of profession, make the difficult look easy. Think I’ve watched virtually all of your English channel content. Can’t wait for your next video, Emperor, Shoyan! All the best from beautiful Vancouver, Canada!
@@lohikarhu734 Hello Lohi! Thanks for the comment. So, were you born in Vancouver or, did you live here for a few years? When, where and why did you move to Germany? You got me puzzled with your question. You want me to say [type], sugoi. Okay, sugoi! See ya!
I love how politely you asked us to subscribe. Done! I appreciate the insight into a different process that I gain from watching your videos. Thank you!
Sometimes the simplest designs are the hardest to make because every imperfection is easier to see. This bench is flawless! You are truly skilled. Thank you for sharing
I am as envious of his workshop and carpentry skills as a I am about the amount of timber stock he has in his workshop. He has more timber than my local independent wood-yard!
We should Subscribe because Shoyan is a true Master and we should show our appreciation and respect for his efforts in sharing his lifetime of knowledge. Thank you Master Shoyan -Castor
It’s so wonderful to see a true carpenter I wish I can meet you one day .I have being enjoying your videos for 2 years now. I have worked in Europe and in North America and I have never seen so much workmanship into your craft. It would be an honour to meet you.
I love this bench video! I subscribed to your channel. I'm very impressed with your skills. I have a son who is currently in Osaka working as an English teacher. I live in Oregon USA. The joinery techniques of Japan, and other countries is very nice to learn, and I will be trying this wedge joinery technique soon. Thank you.
Showing us the old ways incorporated with new ones and still delivering a beautiful, practical efficient ,piece of work and yes haha old house almost needs old stuff to suit it sometimes but maybe house needs a new look to suit new stuff 🤔
Thank you so much for these wonderful videos. I am a 69 year old New Zealand woman and my father was a carpenter and house builder. He built strong houses, but nothing as beautiful as you create ( apologies Dad)! I wished to work with wood all my life but it was not acceptable for a lady, so I watch your work and learn and perhaps in my next life I will make some thing. Please keep showing us the glorious timbers of Japan and the skills required to work with them.
It is never too late to start, I started in my sixties, now 72, having a blast! I wanted to do wood work and metal work when I was at school but like you say, we were not allowed, only for boys!
I’m always amazed at the level of skill and beauty of work displayed by the older generation of Japanese carpenters. You truly are an amazing man. I wish I had 1/16th the skill and knowledge you possess
It’s really enjoyable to watch Japanese achieve similar principles as traditional Western woodworking but with different tools and techniques. Pulling the saws and planes instead of pushing and much greater use of the body for work holding instead of clamps.
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If you retire, please don't stop making these wonderful videos.
Anyone else in the US surprised by the incredible quality of Japanese construction lumber?
At least in usa the lumber can be called lumber . U should see india
Yes. I think you can find high quality lumber in the US but you gotta be in the know. Also he has amazing tools and amazing skills which helps make it look even better. If you gave me that same lumber it would probably end up looking like I bought it at Home Depot fire sale. ;)
He didn't get that lumber from Home Depot...
@@nathanmarineau3993 no he didn't, it came from Canada or the US West Coast, Japanese have a love affair with Doug fir vertical grain...
I think the Japanese keep all their timber. No exports.
Such straight lines there really is so much beauty hidden in simplicity
You have inspired me to make one for my home. Mine will only be eight feet long and constructed out of redwood, Thank you for being you.
Hi! I'm from Poland. My grandfather was a carpenter. When I look at your work, I remember my youth time. . . Thanks for the video, your work and the reminder of old carpentry techniques... and my Grandpa... 🥲😍
lets give this great person one million subs. he deserves it.
Elegant and beautiful design. I also enjoy the laughing at yourself for the glove choice to apply oil finish.
Your carpentry is so good I think you are as much a artist as carpenter. I really enjoy watching you work .
This Gentlemen is taking pride and Joy in his work. Really nice to see , good for him. Really enjoy watching his work.
I think it suits your beautiful home perfectly. Thank you for sharing your craft with us,.
Have to love that tennon machine 😋, loved the shaver too...
His effortless precision is evidence to how many years he has been doing this
Nice wood working, FYI carpenters never retire 😄 👍🏽. Terry from the Navajo reservation. 2nd generation carpenter.
Absolutely excellent…not just the craft but the person
Don't be ashamed to ask - I have subscribed. Been watching your channel for a while and love watching your excellent work
Great carpenter of the world God bless you
So amazed and subscribed! Please don't retire - please keep teaching
This man has the craziest variety of machines. I love them all!
I'm and English language viewer, from OR in US. I lived in Niigata ken for a couple years in the 90's. I worked for a long time as a carpenter in the US. I love to watch your work. And... I subscribed long ago.
Maybe one of my favorite videos on furniture making! Please keep making furniture!
It is indeed beautiful and built by a master . Please don't retire or stop making videos . Your ability and attitude to perfection is a lesson for any up and coming person wanting to work with wood . I saw a prayer above a wood work shop which read " May people who don't work with wood find something else that's just as good " I am sure you agree ? I have worked with wood all my life and envy your ability . My praise is heart felt .
It's honestly kind of insane how much work this man puts into everything. So much attention goes into every single plank of wood.
that's called being a good carpenter. Building anything the right way takes time, skill and attention.
@@krenwregget7667 Oh absolutely, but it certainly is rare to see it.
Yeap, a true Daiku-san.
And he's got the coolest tools!
@@jamespyacek2691 I'm very jealous of his jointer/planer and I've never seen a 'super surfacer' here in Canada, nor that saw with the dado stack for cutting rebates.
The amount of Experience in his work become visible in how he handles big tools.
I’m a furniture maker by trade, and seeing this guy swinging around that huge circle saw is a pleasure
I'm a low end furniture maker. All I have is a hatchet and cauk.
Was thinking the same thing, he does it with such grace.
That is some sweet woodwork, I love how there is not a single knot on that wood, perfect bench.
Never knew they made such small super surfacers, would love one in my shop
Was that the Ryobi scraper tool?
@@oktuluo No, it's the machine that creates shavings like a hand plane. If you google Super Surfacer you'll find the bigger version of it.
yeah man where I can get one of those, seems only in Japan
You and Paul Sellers are my two favourite Carpenter/Joiners on here. Always a pleasure seeing your craft.
Different approach
I love the humility of the Japanese people, very kind as always.
I lived in Japan for three years in the early 80's, Morito Beach, Hayama. 3 of the best years of my life. I miss the culture very much. Great work.
Wonderful joinery skills and some tools and machines I have never seen before. Thank you sir. Perth, Western Australia.
I've never seen a tenon machine like this. And the bench couldn't be more beautiful - that goes without saying.
i much prefer videos like this to your usual house building videos, thank you
Cherish these moments with your father.wish I could do this with mine.
Beautiful, really beautiful. This is the kinda furniture I would pay for happily knowing that it’s Well made and will last.
Shoyan-son, thank you very much! I am currently in Ibaraki-Ken, Japan visiting relatives for the first time since 1987 when I was a child. I am delighted and inspired by your work and I have purchased several Japanese chisels to bring home to Canada for my own projects. Thank you for honoring us by sharing!
I see a Japanese woodworking channel I directly subscribe.
His carpentry skills are just something from another world.
I live in the same world then.
hi from Dublin Ireland .
its fantastic watching a master craftsman , i hope you never lose the hunger to create .
blessings from the land of the setting sun .
Love your channel. Love to see the way Japanese do woodworking. Very different than in the west. Very interesting!
Please,don't ever retire! Arigato!
You are one with your wood Sir. Your love for the craft shows, even in the smallest of ways.
Of course, I'm going to subscribe with pleasure. Deepest respect to all Craftsmen.
it's a joy to watch your channel. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge.
Melbourne, Australia
It ´s a gem !!! beautiful job carpenter san, 👍👏👏💪💪 I hope that the day you retire, your son inherits not only the tools but also your qualities and your ingenuity to create such wonderful things. It's a pleasure to watch your videos every time.
Thanks for sharing your skills and motivating amateurs to take up DIY projects.
Such a beautiful and elegant piece of furniture. Thank you for providing this video in English.
Master, I wish you luck in your endeavor. I thought you were already beyond 100k. Thank you for your Masterful skills.
Troy 😎
Emperor Shoyan!
Today you asked for subscribers. Today I subscribed. I’m addicted to your content: your craftsmanship, professionalism and patience are rarely found qualities in the 21st century.
I discovered your UA-cam channel around last December while doing research on a variety of topics related to carpentry, hand tools and power tools. My objective is to build a range of simple, furniture with clean lines for home. The furniture must maximize space - nesting desks, tables and benches and discretely hide furniture when not in use during the day.
Discovering your UA-cam channel is dangerously intoxicating. A beginner like me can easily acquire a false sense of confidence after watching you. You make things look so effortless; and that’s the danger. The most talented people, regardless of profession, make the difficult look easy.
Think I’ve watched virtually all of your English channel content. Can’t wait for your next video, Emperor, Shoyan!
All the best from beautiful Vancouver, Canada!
Hello to you, in my "home town" from 🇨🇦 in 🇩🇪
Can you say su goi??
@@lohikarhu734 Hello Lohi! Thanks for the comment. So, were you born in Vancouver or, did you live here for a few years? When, where and why did you move to Germany?
You got me puzzled with your question. You want me to say [type], sugoi. Okay, sugoi!
See ya!
What took you so long to subscribe.The man should not have to ask if you are getting value from his work
it is all in the details, you sir, are a craftsman.
Father and son beautiful project. 👍🏻
That lumber! So nice! Also it's the first time I've seen a power smoother, very interesting.
I love how politely you asked us to subscribe. Done! I appreciate the insight into a different process that I gain from watching your videos. Thank you!
Craftsman inspired woodwork thank you for showing this beautiful piece.
The Love of labor and Wood has a new home. Excellent Craftsmanship
Just subscribed. I really enjoy your craftsmanship and take inspiration when building my own projects. Thanks, from the U.S.
Beautiful. Simple, elegant. Like so many Japanese things. Thank you for sharing your expertise Mr. Shoyan. Greetings from Mexico.
Brilliant traditional joinery 😊😊😊
He has some unreal tools at his disposal, gee I’d love to have a couple of them.❤❤
Thank you, your work is faultless and fantastic. A true craftsman.
Japanese craftsmanship is indeed professional and beautiful. I can see the parallel in quality to say, Mexican auto parts.
Absolute pro. Thank you for showing us your incredible skill.
I'm always enthused to see your work on both chanels (E/J). Thank you very much.
It's a genuine joy to watch you work. Throughly enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing!
Congratulations on reaching 100k subscribers on this channel!
Sometimes the simplest designs are the hardest to make because every imperfection is easier to see. This bench is flawless! You are truly skilled. Thank you for sharing
This was the first time I have seen one of your videos. Your work is outstanding. Thank you for posting. Subscribed.
What a beautiful piece, thank you for your videos. Watching you work puts a big smile on my face.
from Canada, it is an absolute pleasure to enjoy watching your work ethic........ thank you.
I am as envious of his workshop and carpentry skills as a I am about the amount of timber stock he has in his workshop. He has more timber than my local independent wood-yard!
I watch your videos in the morning to get motivated to go to work :D
This is art. Beautiful craftsmanship. That bench will be used by hundreds of people
well i hope you reach your goal i enjoy the craftmanship and talent you have if you do retire or semi retire hope you have many years of enjoyment.
God bless this man and his family
Thank you, very beautiful bench...
We should Subscribe because Shoyan is a true Master and we should show our appreciation and respect for his efforts in sharing his lifetime of knowledge.
Thank you Master Shoyan
-Castor
A very nice work. And I am now a subscriber of your youtube channel.
It’s so wonderful to see a true carpenter I wish I can meet you one day .I have being enjoying your videos for 2 years now. I have worked in Europe and in North America and I have never seen so much workmanship into your craft. It would be an honour to meet you.
It's a valuable lesson to watch a master at work. Thank you for this video!
Beautiful craftsmanship, you are almost there 100k subs 頑張って!
I love this bench video! I subscribed to your channel. I'm very impressed with your skills. I have a son who is currently in Osaka working as an English teacher. I live in Oregon USA. The joinery techniques of Japan, and other countries is very nice to learn, and I will be trying this wedge joinery technique soon. Thank you.
I never watch Shoyan's work without learning something. A true craftsman.
No kidding… I have been seriously schooled in 17 minutes….
I have to take off my hat to this. Precision and diligence like no other. All credits to you Sensei! Subscribed.
A very beautiful bench. Your craftsmanship is amazing. Your neighbors will be very jealous. Stay safe.
From Tug in England ,, I love watching this channel your attention to detain and craftmanship are outstanding
A true craftsman
It’s delightful to watch a master at his work. Learned about joining tendons without glue.
Carpenter here, subscribed from the northeastern US. I love your work!
I could watch this guy work all day
Showing us the old ways incorporated with new ones and still delivering a beautiful, practical efficient ,piece of work and yes haha old house almost needs old stuff to suit it sometimes but maybe house needs a new look to suit new stuff 🤔
Simply Beautiful!
This is literally the nicest bench I’ve ever seen.
Very nice. You are a true craftsman. I like they way you respect the wood.
I am a potter, and someday I would love to have a studio made with carpentry like you make. Bravo. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
lovely craftmanship
8:50 thank you for this technic. The block is indeed useful
Thank you so much for these wonderful videos. I am a 69 year old New Zealand woman and my father was a carpenter and house builder. He built strong houses, but nothing as beautiful as you create ( apologies Dad)! I wished to work with wood all my life but it was not acceptable for a lady, so I watch your work and learn and perhaps in my next life I will make some thing. Please keep showing us the glorious timbers of Japan and the skills required to work with them.
YOU ALLOWED A WOMAN'S JUDGEMENT TO PREVENT YOU FROM PURSUING THE NOBLE CRAFT OF WOODWORKING? IRREDEEMABLE! MAY RON SWANSON HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOUL!
Go start now never too late to learn a new skill you will find satisfaction by accomplishing small projects. Start by building a bird house
It is never too late to start, I started in my sixties, now 72, having a blast! I wanted to do wood work and metal work when I was at school but like you say, we were not allowed, only for boys!
I’m always amazed at the level of skill and beauty of work displayed by the older generation of Japanese carpenters. You truly are an amazing man. I wish I had 1/16th the skill and knowledge you possess
It’s really enjoyable to watch Japanese achieve similar principles as traditional Western woodworking but with different tools and techniques.
Pulling the saws and planes instead of pushing and much greater use of the body for work holding instead of clamps.
Smart, elegant, efficient and inspiring 🙏 👍
Delightful to watch. Congratulations!
Thank you from The United States, this is beautiful!!!!! I have subscribed :)