I love watching the Ishitani videos. I often envy of the designs, wood, tools and processes. The only thing I have equal is the same orange phillips screw driver. I got a full set of these and the straight ones when I was stationed in Japan while serving in the Air Force at Yokota. I miss the days of going to Japan's Do It Store. Far more than the same name different chain in the U.S.
A-G not just any wood can be bent in this fashion. And you have to use properly prepared wood-moisture content and drying technique (air vs kiln). Clearly this guy has got a formula that works!
Tôi học thợ mộc năm lên 14 tuổi, gia đình tôi làm nghề mộc từ thời ông nội tôi. Năm nay tôi đã 25 tuổi. Muốn co một xưởng mộc của riêng mình mà khó quá. Những gì bạn đang có và đang làm nó là toàn bộ những gì tôi muốn. Cảm ơn bạn, bạn là động lực để tôi phấn đấu hơn trong công việc của mình. Mong bạn và gia đình luôn mạnh khỏe. Hãy ra nhiều video hơn vì tôi biết nhiều người cũng rất yêu quý bạn. Cảm ơn! ❤
Dear Sir, A very novel way of making an efficient & well thought out bending jig with outstanding results. The preparation of soaking & ironing to wood also demonstrates the experience with wood fibres. Very well done. Kind regards.
I love this video! This might be my favorite video of yours so far. You of course make beautiful furniture and pieces, but I really enjoyed seeing how you make jigs and use your creativity to solve problems. Thank you for this video!
I understand if you don't want to spill all of your secrets but I have a few questions about the steaming process that you used here. 1. Are you soaking the wood in a solution or just water? And for how long? 2. Your irons are beautiful! Where are they from, they look vintage? 3. You iron/steam the wood for 30 minutes, constantly applying heat, rotating on all four sides, with the foil open on both ends. Is that correct? Love your work! All the best!
I worried about the anchor for the winch breaking loose. Potential for injury. I'm very curious about your steaming method. Why not use a steam-box and kettle. No ironing or foil required. Works for heavy pieces of wood very well.
Nice work. I have never seen this done by drowning the wood first and then using an iron. I have only seen the wood put into a tube and then steamed for a while. Have you tried both methods? what are the pros and cons? Which one is better? Is there a way to do it without using the foil? Just seem a bit wasteful. Or it is simply the only effective way?
Really enjoy your craftsmanship Natsuki, but on this occasion I think building the jig vertically in a press framework allowing interchangeable forms and using a cheap 12 volt DC hydraulic pump and with a 10 tonne ram of desired stroke length would of been a more sustainable set up, and a lot safer for Chie over those cheap ratchet winches, cable and blocks. You can't beat the power of fluid. Kind regards.
Geeeees that was nerve wrecking. I hope the capacity of those pulleys and cables far exceeds the loads youre using. great as always, was that walnut? ballsy
its nice to get a brief glimpse of Chie!
I love watching the Ishitani videos. I often envy of the designs, wood, tools and processes. The only thing I have equal is the same orange phillips screw driver. I got a full set of these and the straight ones when I was stationed in Japan while serving in the Air Force at Yokota. I miss the days of going to Japan's Do It Store. Far more than the same name different chain in the U.S.
7:22 What magic is this! One handed foil cut, perfectly too!
Very good and funny videos bring a great sense of entertainment!
ISHI - Grand master of woodworking .
As someone who knows very little about woodworking I appreciate the effort to share these things. Much thanks.
Wow ! I didn't even know it was possible to bend so much a thick piece of wood like this one
A-G not just any wood can be bent in this fashion. And you have to use properly prepared wood-moisture content and drying technique (air vs kiln). Clearly this guy has got a formula that works!
Excellent video ! You made my day.
These movies are like meditation. So calming. : )
I tell my friends that I watch these as a resource for calming and meditation.
garagemonkeysan indeed
The jig, or mold, is as important as the final piece. Great teamwork! Great video!
Tôi học thợ mộc năm lên 14 tuổi, gia đình tôi làm nghề mộc từ thời ông nội tôi. Năm nay tôi đã 25 tuổi. Muốn co một xưởng mộc của riêng mình mà khó quá. Những gì bạn đang có và đang làm nó là toàn bộ những gì tôi muốn. Cảm ơn bạn, bạn là động lực để tôi phấn đấu hơn trong công việc của mình. Mong bạn và gia đình luôn mạnh khỏe. Hãy ra nhiều video hơn vì tôi biết nhiều người cũng rất yêu quý bạn. Cảm ơn! ❤
Dear Sir,
A very novel way of making an efficient & well thought out bending jig with outstanding results. The preparation of soaking & ironing to wood also demonstrates the experience with wood fibres. Very well done. Kind regards.
Another beautifully shot and edited video showing your amazing craftsmanship, thanks Natsuki and Chie.
You don't appear old enough to be such a master of you craft. truly outstanding.
I love this video! This might be my favorite video of yours so far. You of course make beautiful furniture and pieces, but I really enjoyed seeing how you make jigs and use your creativity to solve problems. Thank you for this video!
Thankyou for showing that. I'm going to try your method the next opportunity I get. Your videos are the best.
always a joy watching your calm joinery methods
Отличный результат и захватывающий процесс.
I continue learning from you.
I wish some day to know your workshop.
Greetings from Uruguay
I really like the look of the bent wood. Also I appreciate the aluminum foil ball. おめでとう
Ishi speaks!
another awesome video! the shots are well thought of. the video is an art itself. hoping for more to come!
a simple & traditional way make me surprise for this bending work ..... amazing ...
Character In the video It's great, I like it a lot $$
Very cool!
Watching Your video always soothes my soul.
Thank you!
Excellent. Can't wait to see the masterpieces you create using this jig!
Very nice !
Excelente trabajo!!!
Saludos desde Mexico!!! 🙋
That was amazing to watch. I have never seen this method. I look forward to seeing the project in it;s entirety..
I understand if you don't want to spill all of your secrets but I have a few questions about the steaming process that you used here.
1. Are you soaking the wood in a solution or just water? And for how long?
2. Your irons are beautiful! Where are they from, they look vintage?
3. You iron/steam the wood for 30 minutes, constantly applying heat, rotating on all four sides, with the foil open on both ends. Is that correct?
Love your work!
All the best!
Just wow..... You are the legendary WoodBender!
OMW, I nearly couldn't watch that final bending. Good job.
You are a master of patience! wow
Great work brother !, also Mitsubishi pencils, my favourite :)
Great video as always. I loved the ending aluminum ball!
9:02 the moment when Chie became a world champion body builder
This is so satisfying to hear!
Very nice!!!💯💯👌👌👍👍
Great job, as usual.
Nicely done! 👍👊
Que buen trabajo, felicitaciones, podrian decir en que liquido sumergen la madera y por cuanto tiempo?
Always excited when I see a new video from you... Also the video quality is impeccable
Great job! Congrats!
😮 What an amazing technic, thank you
Nice work turned out very nice' Thanks for sharing the video with us.😎👍JP
I worried about the anchor for the winch breaking loose. Potential for injury. I'm very curious about your steaming method. Why not use a steam-box and kettle. No ironing or foil required. Works for heavy pieces of wood very well.
Brian Robertson can we have a separate comments section for the safety police? The rest of us wish to be spared your nonsensical blathering.
a lot of work. thanks for sharing.
PERFECTION!!
Can't wait to see the finished product.
I miss hearing "semi" every summer. We don't have them in Canada. Sometimes so loud you can't talk with someone near the same tree.
forces involved must be extreeme! kinda scary...awesome to watch all your vids
It was very interesting and informative!
Exquisite jig. I need to make this. Thank you sir.
Aluminium ball ;) and where the dog?
Well done, nice project!
This process terrifies me for some reason. Love watching your videos though! That's insane bending wood this thick.
Just awesome!!
Superbe technique
For a second there, it looked like like you are standing in front of a crossbow! :O :P
Keep making more wonderful videos like this sir.
Nice job! 👍👍👍
Nice work. I have never seen this done by drowning the wood first and then using an iron. I have only seen the wood put into a tube and then steamed for a while. Have you tried both methods? what are the pros and cons? Which one is better? Is there a way to do it without using the foil? Just seem a bit wasteful. Or it is simply the only effective way?
beautiful
Really enjoy your craftsmanship Natsuki, but on this occasion I think building the jig vertically in a press framework allowing interchangeable forms and using a cheap 12 volt DC hydraulic pump and with a 10 tonne ram of desired stroke length would of been a more sustainable set up, and a lot safer for Chie over those cheap ratchet winches, cable and blocks.
You can't beat the power of fluid.
Kind regards.
History just repeats itself I’d love to see a video of this set up.
Thank you, this is a very informative and beautiful video. How long do you iron for?
Thanks and all the best
I guess you already have a plan for those bent pieces. Can't wait to see what you're going to do with them!
Thanks again very different method
Amazing
COOL, no pun intended.
wow this is cool, with respect
Well done.
Nice sneakers!
I was nervous af watching her apply the tension. That table strong as hell
I haven’t seen this ironing method before. Do you get more consistent results with less spring back?
The table on which you do the bending must be very strong!
i was thinking the same thing! i would hate to be on the opposite end of whatever component may fail . . .
I'd definitely reinforce table underneath with steel strips!
The power of plywood
Perfeito, Parabéns.
saludos desde chile :D
So *that's* how to make a monster crossbow!!
Amazing. 👍🏽
Where do get metal bending straps. I’ve looked everywhere. Please get back to me . Thanx
Yea a new video .awesome.
Great workmanship, i would like to know, is that all type of wood can do this kind of bending? Or any specific wood type using for bend?
😊👍🏻👏🏻
Geeeees that was nerve wrecking. I hope the capacity of those pulleys and cables far exceeds the loads youre using. great as always, was that walnut? ballsy
I would like to see the finished result. Is the first segment a result of the jig failing or just a first attempt with another jig?
Hello! I'm learnig about woodwork, but i have another question, what fluid do you use to drill the metal?
Very cool
Can you post a link to the types of marks you use to communicate or remind your self what’s square and what’s been planned?
Thanks for the great video. What wood did you bend? The soaking phase, was the water heated or room temperature?
Amazing work, are you going to show us the project with that bended wood ???
Very smart idea
Very nice! How long do you keep the wood in the jig?
Shiro?
Was that an old school book press used to compress the sheets?
Wonderful
Why not use a steam box? The method with the three irons looks like a lot of work!
What type of steel do you use in the jig? Springsteel?
I'm a bit confused, he sat there for half an hour ironing them?
That much of a bend from ironing?! How is this possible?
Where's Shiro?