I'm a retired mechanical engineer and am also getting into japanese joinery. I also do alot of electrical ... welding ... and metal casting. In the past I did a lot of cabinetry and paneled door but as a result of an accident those days are done lol. But am loving getting into some Japanese stuff which is how I found our channel. I love your energy and you channel. Thank you for all you work!
Thanks for the video … using your design I made one for myself … slightly different (including a translation to U.S. customary unit of measure) … I have been experimenting with Kumiko for about a year and your Shoji lamp is a great application
gotta say John, your tutorial here has been my #1 go-to for making my 1st Shoji lamp. thank you. Even with the language barrier.. i speak English...... JOKES! sorry John can't help it. I'm an Aussie.
Just come across this on my journey into learning, when cutting the rebates/notches in the posts you could set up two stop blocks. One on the right of the saw blade for the start and one to the left of the blade for the last cut, then easy to make first cut and nibble out to the last stop/ rotate repeat/ flip repeat. Probably thought of this now as it’s a year old vid, but hey just putting the idea out there. Great description of the process.
This was super helpful! I had wanted to make a shoji lamp with kumiko, but I couldn't mentally figure out the frame. It was also really helpful seeing how you placed the bulb holder and how you used only one asa-no-ha pattern per side. I'd thought I was going to have to have two. Really helpful! Thank you!
I was recently cutting slots in the bottom of a box to hold small/thin items upright. I didn’t have a good method for getting them evenly spaced. I really like your simple jig with keyed slots to make accurate, repeatably spaced slots in a piece of wood. Definitely a technique to add to my repertoire. Beautiful lantern - I may make one of these as a gift for someone!
Hello John, a very nice work, I would also like to dive into the world of Kumiko. Do you have a construction plan for the beautiful lamp that can be purchased? Best regards from Daniel from Oberhausen
Just an idea if you had a stop block at each end when cutting the half laps on the frame it would be easier and quicker with less chance of slipping when removing the waste between the cuts
Another question re equipment, what is the best brand of Rip Saw Guide (to make really thin cuts perfectly) I could use for a bandsaw? I am a very beginner in my having fun, live on a farm in regional western australia and often no phone service. If I cut myself, I am stuffed. I have decided to invest anything and everything that will keep my hands away from blades. Cheers.
Skillful work and nice design. I’ve done a little Kumiko but haven’t put any of it to good use. I liked the video and subscribed as well, but truthfully, the long arduous shots of your working out of frame were annoying to me. Not anyone else I guess because no one else seemed to mention it. I’m just being “that guy”, I guess, but hope you’ll correct it in the future. Best regards and thank you for the inspiration.
Hello Great instructions. Just discovered your channel Do you have a video on making the table saw jig you used to cut the various pieces, especially the 1/2 laps Thanks John
MACCA!! You're an incredible woodworker for a sparky! 😂😂 Nah just mucking around mate, but honestly this is incredible workmanship and a stunning feature piece.
i would love to make this but i dont know how to make a jig for the table saw i have a portable one from home depot. and never made a jig before. i only have that one saw other then a drumel. could you or anyone help me make one. i am a disabled vet ad i cant find work. i want to earn some extra money but only make the best quality that i can.
If you speak like this (obnoxious condescing baby-talk) in 'real life' someone is going to put you in the dirt ... assuming they haven't many times previously - I know I would. Channel blocked
I'm a retired mechanical engineer and am also getting into japanese joinery. I also do alot of electrical ... welding ... and metal casting. In the past I did a lot of cabinetry and paneled door but as a result of an accident those days are done lol. But am loving getting into some Japanese stuff which is how I found our channel. I love your energy and you channel. Thank you for all you work!
Can you please make a Playlist for all the kumiko related videos?
Thank you for explaining the whole process in details, beautiful lamp indeed! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
@JohnMcGrathManInShed it's beautiful! Thanks for the lesson.
Thanks for the video … using your design I made one for myself … slightly different (including a translation to
U.S. customary unit of measure) … I have been experimenting with Kumiko for about a year and your Shoji lamp is a great application
Good stuff!
gotta say John, your tutorial here has been my #1 go-to for making my 1st Shoji lamp. thank you. Even with the language barrier.. i speak English...... JOKES! sorry John can't help it. I'm an Aussie.
Glad I could help!
Good man! Thank you!
You have done a great job explaining this. I saw a few jigs that I intend to replicate. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Just come across this on my journey into learning, when cutting the rebates/notches in the posts you could set up two stop blocks. One on the right of the saw blade for the start and one to the left of the blade for the last cut, then easy to make first cut and nibble out to the last stop/ rotate repeat/ flip repeat.
Probably thought of this now as it’s a year old vid, but hey just putting the idea out there.
Great description of the process.
One word John! ‘Stunning’
Thanks Mark
Lovely work. Hon the Irish. 😊
This was super helpful! I had wanted to make a shoji lamp with kumiko, but I couldn't mentally figure out the frame. It was also really helpful seeing how you placed the bulb holder and how you used only one asa-no-ha pattern per side. I'd thought I was going to have to have two. Really helpful! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful
Just two words John - "Impeccably done work"!
Yet another excuse to buy a decent table saw- savage job!
Really cool 😎 video
Glad you like it
Savage looks awesome 👏
Brilliant - I love the precision you have managed in this project John.
Cheers David
Absolutely Gorgeous!
👏👏👏 ❤
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much!
only a question, why you don't use a japanese rice paper? thanks
I was recently cutting slots in the bottom of a box to hold small/thin items upright. I didn’t have a good method for getting them evenly spaced. I really like your simple jig with keyed slots to make accurate, repeatably spaced slots in a piece of wood. Definitely a technique to add to my repertoire.
Beautiful lantern - I may make one of these as a gift for someone!
I'm glad you found the video useful
Looks great
Thanks!
Beautiful piece. Well done sir. Lovely contrast between the lime wood and walnut.
Can I ask what brand of slide, stops, guides you use as in the red variety.
Wow 👌 beautiful, from another sparky
Thank you! Cheers!
Hello John, a very nice work, I would also like to dive into the world of Kumiko. Do you have a construction plan for the beautiful lamp that can be purchased?
Best regards from Daniel from Oberhausen
Very nice work. Looking forward to the future videos.
Love to hear that Tradify saves you so many hours!
Looks just awesome, great job! 👍
Thanks! 👍
Incredible!
Thanks
Gotta respect a guy who dares to say "so, without further ado..." and then immediately launches into further ado.
Hello, love the latern. On the jig for the table saw. I hope I can ask this correctly. Is the main kerf on the inside or outside?
Nice work john
Cheers Kim
That’s awesome John. You will be a samurai soon
The lamp looks stunning John.
Really great project.
Very nice John, excellent work Sir.
Thank you kindly
Absolutely stunning.
I will be building one like this in the near future and will credit your video.
Regards
One Handed Maker
Nice! Good
Thanks!
looks fantastic, well done john
Cheers David
Love the kumiko lantern and I really fancy taking this up. My only concern is how would you finish the wood as it’s so fine for de nibbing etc.
Nice!
Glad you like it
Just an idea if you had a stop block at each end when cutting the half laps on the frame it would be easier and quicker with less chance of slipping when removing the waste between the cuts
Just discovered your channel...love it!
Welcome!!
Beautiful, John! Really nicely done! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Tremedouse job
Cheers Arthur
Beautiful job John, so well done :)
Another question re equipment, what is the best brand of Rip Saw Guide (to make really thin cuts perfectly) I could use for a bandsaw? I am a very beginner in my having fun, live on a farm in regional western australia and often no phone service. If I cut myself, I am stuffed. I have decided to invest anything and everything that will keep my hands away from blades. Cheers.
Skillful work and nice design. I’ve done a little Kumiko but haven’t put any of it to good use. I liked the video and subscribed as well, but truthfully, the long arduous shots of your working out of frame were annoying to me. Not anyone else I guess because no one else seemed to mention it. I’m just being “that guy”, I guess, but hope you’ll correct it in the future. Best regards and thank you for the inspiration.
Hello
Great instructions. Just discovered your channel Do you have a video on making the table saw jig you used to cut the various pieces, especially the 1/2 laps
Thanks
John
I don't have a video on the jig unfortunately
MACCA!! You're an incredible woodworker for a sparky! 😂😂
Nah just mucking around mate, but honestly this is incredible workmanship and a stunning feature piece.
😂 Thanks!
John nice work is it a sparky thing wanting to see the bulb?
Love your videos.
It could be Paul.
Do you think a stationary shop would have rice paper. I don't know where to look.
Online is your best bet, a quick google search will sort you out
where do u buy basswood? im also in uk
No rebates to hold the panels?? Everything is held together by friction alone?
Friction fit works just fine, you could add glue but its really not needed
MUY BUENA ESE MISMO DISRÑO CON UMA ALTURA TOTAL DE 54CM ????????
Pardon me,but did you say loin wood or lime wood?
Lime Wood
i would love to make this but i dont know how to make a jig for the table saw i have a portable one from home depot. and never made a jig before. i only have that one saw other then a drumel. could you or anyone help me make one. i am a disabled vet ad i cant find work. i want to earn some extra money but only make the best quality that i can.
Who else tried to shoo the fly?
If you speak like this (obnoxious condescing baby-talk) in 'real life' someone is going to put you in the dirt ... assuming they haven't many times previously - I know I would. Channel blocked
You have done a great job explaining this. I saw a few jigs that I intend to replicate. Thanks.
really excellent