Japanese Woodcraft Wisdom: How to Cut a Mortise with Clean Edges

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  • @DIYJapaneseJoinery
    @DIYJapaneseJoinery  7 років тому +77

    Hi guys. Thank you very much for watching my video and also for your valuable feedback! Please check out my other videos.

    • @porkycrook
      @porkycrook 7 років тому +3

      Real nice informative video and I adore those chisels.

    • @Strange-Viking
      @Strange-Viking 7 років тому +2

      DIY Japanese Joinery your focus of, and method on showing/teaching is very balanced and direct. Thats a skill on itself. Never change it. Thanks.After watching 2vids im sold, subbed

    • @michaelpage7691
      @michaelpage7691 7 років тому +1

      DIY Japanese Joinery keep the videos coming please. Love your style.👍🏻

    • @peterbutterjam97
      @peterbutterjam97 6 років тому

      This is really cool! What's the music that you used in the background?

    • @gwyn.
      @gwyn. 6 років тому

      DIY Japanese Joinery
      Thank you Sensei.

  • @bluesky6327
    @bluesky6327 7 років тому +16

    I appreciate your explanations throughout the video. Thank you for recording many parts of this in real time and including sound as you progress.These really help a novice like me get an idea of how this should work.

  • @DorianBracht
    @DorianBracht 7 років тому +45

    Very nice videos! Your explanation is very well done and your english is impeccable :)

  • @lancesurgeon7614
    @lancesurgeon7614 7 років тому +17

    It seems you just started posting content again. Please continue because it is excellent.

  • @boozoochavis7506
    @boozoochavis7506 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for posting these videos! I have to say I was shocked by some of the comments overall - do not be concerned by these and please keep up this good work. I have learned a lot, so you are reaching those who are open to learning.

    • @johnhassan2074
      @johnhassan2074 Місяць тому

      Thanks for your supportive comments. People who criticize on line are like horse flies - they sting but don't help with the plowing

  • @josephneubauer5342
    @josephneubauer5342 6 років тому +3

    I just took a course in Japanese joinery and this was a very good addition to my understanding of joinery.

  • @davidcuevas4792
    @davidcuevas4792 6 років тому +2

    So glad I found you! I am studying Japanese joinery, techniques and so forth. I very much appreciate being able to watch as well. Thank you, for taking the time to bring this tradition to so many of us here in the west.

  • @DerekBlais
    @DerekBlais 7 років тому +3

    I'd like to see a video on planing, grain flow, wood knots, and dealing with other problems in planing. Thanks for another great tutorial.

  • @pomegranatepip2482
    @pomegranatepip2482 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you! The advice about the edges and the grain line with respect to chisel cut direction was a big lesson for me.

  • @adrianyeap9214
    @adrianyeap9214 7 років тому +16

    You are indeed a master craftsman! love watching your videos!

  • @tootallbrad
    @tootallbrad 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! This has been invaluable advice on technique that I have been seeking for some time now.

  • @ammer3934
    @ammer3934 5 років тому +2

    Really glad to see you putting out more vidios. I use Japanese tools and I value your knowledge a lot. Thank you. Please continue to post more

  • @oshhomahoislamey6727
    @oshhomahoislamey6727 7 років тому +1

    You need to spread more information about the Japanese masters. They are the best in the world !!! I really want to learn how to work the same way ... Thanks for the video.

  • @andrewkotula3883
    @andrewkotula3883 7 років тому

    That was beautiful. I love the care you took for a hole that will never be seen once the joint is finished.

  • @jessel2958
    @jessel2958 7 років тому +27

    Great use of editing to emphasise important information

    • @DIYJapaneseJoinery
      @DIYJapaneseJoinery  7 років тому +5

      Hi Jesse! Thanks finding me on UA-cam!

    • @moonblink
      @moonblink 7 років тому +3

      Yes, I notice a lot of video makers like to show themselves in the video, like we came to see them work. I like this video was mostly about the work and what's going on.

  • @carlbruschnigjr1757
    @carlbruschnigjr1757 3 роки тому

    Excellent work, and I enjoy learning some of the finer details that you provide. I've cut a number of mortises by hand, but have always had trouble with keep straight lines. Watching this and seeing how you work with the direction of grain made it clear as to what I had missed in the past.
    Domo arrigatto.

  • @jasonrobinson9524
    @jasonrobinson9524 7 років тому +1

    Your videos are excellent in all aspects. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.

  • @MrSteamDragon
    @MrSteamDragon 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you. Cut my very first mortise using this technique, extremely happy with the results and the clean edges 🙂. Again, thank you.

  • @timb.6269
    @timb.6269 4 роки тому

    Wow. Great detail on the subtleties of cutting precise crisp mortises. Just what I was looking for as I embark upon some double through mortises that will be ruined by any sloppiness.

  • @noachmiller360
    @noachmiller360 6 років тому

    Man keep posting videos please, I love the way you explain everything so well. Thank you!

  • @james112098
    @james112098 7 років тому

    The detailed explanation of the techniques you use are very useful to me. Thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge.

  • @TheRaven0811
    @TheRaven0811 7 років тому

    This is the best tutorial on the subject I have seen. Excellent job!

  • @pantelisnikolaou6956
    @pantelisnikolaou6956 2 роки тому

    Excellent video with very good explanations on how deal with the grain direction when paring the last half millimeter of the mortise’s long sides!
    Thank you so much for sharing all these details! Very educative!

  • @matthewmazzonii4876
    @matthewmazzonii4876 7 років тому

    The most useful woodworking I have watched in quite a while. Oustanding!

  • @garyknight8616
    @garyknight8616 7 років тому +5

    Great video. I like the pace you demonstrate at, gives me a chance to learn. liked and subscribed.

  • @HarlyGuy13
    @HarlyGuy13 5 років тому

    So glad I came upon your video. I have not looked to see if you have other videos but I still subscribed. Thank you for a great video.

  • @Herr_Scheissemann
    @Herr_Scheissemann 6 років тому +1

    Awesome!! Thank you for sharing!!! Nice video, never really understand how those great craftsman do such clean work but now I do understand a little bit.

  • @woodsmith_1
    @woodsmith_1 7 років тому

    Your woodwork and videos are top-notch. Thank you!

  • @ibrarayoub3416
    @ibrarayoub3416 7 років тому

    This is so therapeutic and beautiful - well done

  • @crogersdev
    @crogersdev 4 роки тому

    Amazing. Great, clear, concise explanations. I will be adopting these techniques as I learn this new skill.

  • @MegaWeagle
    @MegaWeagle 7 років тому

    Have recently found your channel and I'm hooked!

  • @CrossbowRedneck
    @CrossbowRedneck 6 років тому +1

    HISA, you are a very good woodworker and great teacher. Thank you for your lessons at RMIT in melbourne it's Raphael here :)

  • @michaelpage7691
    @michaelpage7691 7 років тому

    Very instructive....please produce more videos. Please show the marking of the wood also in quick time. Thanks for giving your knowledge to others less knowledgable.

  • @michael-rommel
    @michael-rommel 7 років тому

    Thank you for the clear explanations and inserted still-pictures - a very informative video!

  • @superpuppy7854
    @superpuppy7854 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the concise tutorial and simple explanations. I will try this technique on the project I'm starting today.
    I particularly like your treatment of the corners. That's completely new to me and an area I've had problems with.
    👍

  • @sathancat
    @sathancat Рік тому

    Thank you, I'm learning so much from these videos!

  • @fpswillyy
    @fpswillyy 7 років тому

    Your voice is so soothing 😄 Great videos on this channel - please keep it up!

  • @timmytexlonghorns2206
    @timmytexlonghorns2206 3 роки тому

    Finally an in depth video on these i can stand a "how to video" that isn't actually to she you how to but you really nailed that man this is very in depth by comparison

  • @phillipyeager3176
    @phillipyeager3176 6 років тому

    I enjoy watching your work. I'm a 70 year old disabled veteran with Peripheral Neuropathy and Stenosis with drastically reduced motor use in the hands. I can do precise work, but much slower than you work. Still satisfying, to work with wood. Keep up the good work and good videos. Regards.

  • @Musicpins
    @Musicpins 11 місяців тому

    Fantastic! Nice guide and tips about mortices I learned a little bit today aswell - Also, I REALLY like your cam activated hold fast, didn't know that was a thing

  • @LowerMiddleClassUselessEater
    @LowerMiddleClassUselessEater 7 років тому +1

    your work is beautiful and your work area is very tidy!!

  • @EternalShadow1667
    @EternalShadow1667 4 роки тому

    This is truly an incredible vid, thanks so much for uploading!

  • @markgoddard2560
    @markgoddard2560 6 років тому +1

    If you have a very sharp, stropped chisel it is possible to flatten the base of the mortise. This is done by holding the chisel vertically and using both hands, drag it back the length of the mortise, then from the other end. To flatten out any ridges, drag from side to side. It is possible also to ‘walk’ the chisel back and forth to pick off any little bumps. Also, though it’s a bit of a cheat, if you really need the adhesion at the end of the tennon and are a bit low on the mortise, it’s possible to fill the gap with dust and/or shavings which when wet with glue will compress and adhere and for a really solid bond on the end of the tennon.

  • @SoulzBaen
    @SoulzBaen 5 років тому

    And now I understand what I was doing wrong...making my job harder on that project practice piece. Thank you!

  • @nickgiroux6
    @nickgiroux6 6 років тому

    Thank you so much for the videos! I love them!! Keep them coming!!

  • @alexcordero6672
    @alexcordero6672 4 роки тому

    I did this today using the instructions in this video. Thank you so much, it works!

  • @thefleetfarmer1815
    @thefleetfarmer1815 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video, I’ve never seen this technique but I really like it...well done sir

  • @pauldixon6654
    @pauldixon6654 5 років тому

    Young sir. iv watched a lot of videos on Japanese Masters at work You have the makings of being a master. Really liked the video your English is perfect and I will subscribe to your site . Many thanks.

  • @cherylvanepps66
    @cherylvanepps66 6 років тому

    Thank you for this helpful instructional video! I'm curious whether the approach (clearing out the center vs. the ends) for cutting a mortise is different depending on whether you are using soft or hardwood (pine or oak).

  • @jhowe5571
    @jhowe5571 5 років тому

    This was a good demonstration of chiseling a mortise. Much more simplified and easier. I have tried once or twice and butchered it badly.

  • @raspberrycrusader
    @raspberrycrusader 7 років тому +1

    Hello there, another lovely video giving detailed technical instructions, thank you. Could you tell me what the delightfully relaxing acoustic guitar music that is played first is please?

  • @hshwhitten
    @hshwhitten 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your videos. The V shape is very helpful.

  • @swilliams140
    @swilliams140 7 років тому

    Very nice workshop! Very well organized.

  • @jamieboyce3190
    @jamieboyce3190 Місяць тому

    Outstanding 👍

  • @maehay4065
    @maehay4065 7 років тому

    Thank you for taking your time to show us this beautiful method for wood working with us! You are an excellent teacher too👍👍🙏

    • @DIYJapaneseJoinery
      @DIYJapaneseJoinery  7 років тому +2

      Thank you for taking your time to watch my video. I will be posting more videos so please visit again.

    • @maehay4065
      @maehay4065 7 років тому

      I certainly will be! Thank you 😊

  • @das250250
    @das250250 7 років тому

    Lovely tutorial, skills, explanation, will watch more of your channel,ty

  • @243WW
    @243WW 7 років тому

    Beautiful workmanship, really nice and relaxing...

  • @TheHomeMaker1
    @TheHomeMaker1 4 роки тому

    Beautiful my friend love your style of hand wood working it’s amazing I only use Japanese style pull saws and Japanese style hand chisels as I find them much more comfortable to use and they seem to work much better for me keep up the great videos freind and thanks

  • @PGore9894
    @PGore9894 3 роки тому

    This was awesome! Learned a lot. TY

  • @missionron
    @missionron 5 років тому

    Just get a smaller square and you can check all sides for square. Starret has a mini square and so does Lee Valley. Excelent video!

  • @Method_MOK
    @Method_MOK 6 років тому +1

    well executed - thank you!

  • @hakonsoreide
    @hakonsoreide 7 років тому

    Very nice video with some very good tips for cutting mortises with just a chisel. For someone like me who is just starting out doing woodworking, it's the perfect tutorial. ありがとう ございます.

  • @michaelkellas8991
    @michaelkellas8991 2 роки тому

    Thank you for such a well done tutorial video

  • @darrenkingston9440
    @darrenkingston9440 7 років тому

    these vids are top notch

  • @1996jessej
    @1996jessej 6 років тому

    You make this look so easy

  • @gnome_farmer
    @gnome_farmer 6 років тому

    Great job. Your video is relaxing and informative.

  • @ThePeeteemee
    @ThePeeteemee 7 років тому +1

    excellent video, thank you for taking the time to make and share it

  • @decuevas244
    @decuevas244 4 роки тому

    Such valuable information. Thank you. Even though this is basic, it follows the law of nature, which is basic. Learn first the basics, and with them, all art is formed.
    Thank you! david

  • @ms9149
    @ms9149 7 років тому +123

    I don't even know why I'm watching this. I don't even own a chisel.

    • @andrewford80
      @andrewford80 7 років тому +13

      Mitchell Shotbolt nor did I until a few weeks ago. Gotta start somewhere right?!

    • @bamaadaa
      @bamaadaa 6 років тому +9

      Because Japanese woodworking is just art!

    •  5 років тому +5

      It has been a year. Do you own chisels now? I hope so!

    • @MegaFunnyman86
      @MegaFunnyman86 4 роки тому +2

      It's now been 2 years, you got a chisel yet?

    • @paulthompson2035
      @paulthompson2035 4 роки тому +1

      I don't think you need a chisel, just to watch him working is all you need

  • @pedropuertas5399
    @pedropuertas5399 7 років тому +1

    Thaks for this amazing vídeo. Very clear. Perfect.

  • @andrewaustin6941
    @andrewaustin6941 7 років тому

    excellent how to video! thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!!

  • @RobCardIV
    @RobCardIV 7 років тому +3

    I was watching Paul sellers woodworking and found these wonderful videos next.
    nagoya kara arigatougozaimasu !

  • @bradymcphail9690
    @bradymcphail9690 7 років тому +3

    Thank you very much for your videos, I'm very inspired by your videos. I learn a great amount from you. I have been a welder and woodworker all of my life 43 years I'm actually 53. but I continue to less. very valuable information and techniques.
    Thank you

  • @harrypowers9412
    @harrypowers9412 4 роки тому

    Excellent! Very instructive video.

  • @bradenmichaud5511
    @bradenmichaud5511 7 років тому

    Beautiful...keep them coming, we want more 😁

  • @timking9852
    @timking9852 5 років тому

    dorian, he is a dam fine carpenter, ive been watching your vids as well your great

  • @SJ-dn8dn
    @SJ-dn8dn 6 років тому

    Just saw Dorian’s comment.....Dorian, I am also subscribed to your channel as well!

  • @davidlewisbrokenanvilforge4555
    @davidlewisbrokenanvilforge4555 4 роки тому

    Love your music very peaceful thank you very educational

  • @ATSickz
    @ATSickz 7 років тому

    greetings from germany. thank you very much for this excellent video and please keep them coming.

  • @bjrnolavmonsen3502
    @bjrnolavmonsen3502 6 років тому

    Very informativ, thanks for sharing! Will try my first Andon lamp project soon, and this helped me alot. Very nice looking chisels btw!

  • @juandeleonjr4997
    @juandeleonjr4997 7 років тому

    You videos are awesome. I am learning woodworking, but I would prefer to learn Japanese woodworking, it is so meticulous and perfect. I truly appreciate your videos. There are other Japanese woodworking video that I see on UA-cam, but they are in Japanese. Although I can see what is being done, it would be nice to understand what they are saying too. So I appreciate you talking in English, I would like to learn to speak Japanese too.

  • @dakitanmonkey
    @dakitanmonkey 7 років тому

    Excellent. Very instructive. Thanks.

  • @rkidlat
    @rkidlat 6 років тому

    Excellent display and instructions. I am not experienced but understood it.

  • @DiHandley
    @DiHandley 6 років тому

    Love your work. Can you get a closer image? So it fills the screen?

  • @tube4waldek
    @tube4waldek 6 років тому

    Amazing advice. Thank you!

  • @karltraunmuller7048
    @karltraunmuller7048 7 років тому

    Excellent tutorial, thanks for sharing.

  • @duckingtonedits2369
    @duckingtonedits2369 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the video Sensei

  • @XexalSeyer
    @XexalSeyer 4 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @Kievlar
    @Kievlar 5 років тому

    So therapeutic to watch

  • @zerocoolpunk1987
    @zerocoolpunk1987 6 років тому

    Thank you! It's very useful knowledge for me!!!

  • @vc2616
    @vc2616 3 роки тому

    Great job 👌

  • @all4180
    @all4180 6 років тому

    Nice video, thanks!

  • @FredyArg
    @FredyArg 7 років тому

    Hello thanks for taking the time to make these videos!! Any chance you can make a tutorial on making a bed frame ?

  • @lyk3.l7ghtwalk3r2
    @lyk3.l7ghtwalk3r2 6 років тому

    Really good Video !! Keep going !

  • @williammarr1931
    @williammarr1931 6 років тому

    Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @diogofarias1822
    @diogofarias1822 7 років тому

    Thanks for the video!! It is really helpful. Just one question: is that softwood?

  • @SJ-dn8dn
    @SJ-dn8dn 6 років тому

    Great video! Thank you for making this...very simple instruction and your English is great....I wish I could understand Japanese so I could learn more. Please make more videos....I subscribed and will look forward to learning more!

  • @TaylorTheOtter
    @TaylorTheOtter 3 роки тому

    Great video! Is this process any different when cutting a mortise at an angle? I thought of a design that needs a 45° through-mortise and tenon joint and I'm a bit daunted by it (especially since I have yet to make my first normal mortise and tenon). Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

  • @nonparticipant4671
    @nonparticipant4671 4 роки тому

    Wonderful teacher. It seems the chisel is so sharp that it cuts on barely touching. I think one option would be to put chisel in sideways then turn it when the blade is clear of the edges. Thanks for posting this.

  • @abbii1661
    @abbii1661 6 років тому

    wow, honest answer, get the bottom as flat as possible. appreciated