Ancient Technology of Making Cabinet Furnitures - Impossible Looking Dovetail Joint

Hello Everybody,
For this month, a lot of people who loved my previous videos have asked me to show them the skills of the great master artisans (very few people alive) and even older but they’re still trying day by day to pass on traditional values to the next generations.
#woodworking #japanesewoodworking #ancienttechnical
To thank and honor them, we decided to create a series of video shows about them and their work from the footage available from my friends and myself.
Based on the interview of a Master Craftsman: Shimpei Kimura and witnessing Kimura's work, Everything has been redone. I have rewritten the content, new effects work, new music, and a new creation is created as follows: "Ancient Technology of Making Cabinet Furnitures - Impossible Looking Dovetail Joint"
Today, this video will probably be more appealing because of the appearance of Master Craftsman: Shimpei Kimura, the master of furniture making in japan
Furniture makers are known as “Sashimonoshi"(Cabinetmaker)
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[@SuperGrimreeper]

In all the years of working in this trade, believing I was reasonably "experienced" in what I was doing - this video proves me wrong in everything I have ever done! This gentleman certainly inspired me, he is a true craftsman.

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

David Sheppard ...DITTO, I’m no master but I’ve 15+ years in cabinet design and building, taught me by Grampa with hand tools then later, self-taught using power tools when convenient.

[@paulgamalong7906]

using traditional carpentry tools..your work is amazing

[@MikeCarly1019]

After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans kzbin.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!

[@stillkickin3919]

So, this is what it feels like to be both inspired and discouraged simultaneously.

[@ReubenZeigler]

No kidding. Wow

[@jasondoust4935]

Chin up... I think he might have done this once or twice before. :-)

[@peterkenton]

This wood looks so soft. Like butter. I tried hand chiseling some red oak earlier and failed.

[@davidakridge2831]

@@peterkenton I tried chiseling some red oak last week and got three stitches in my index finger.

[@davidakridge2831]

@Nevermind yes, I found out you can't hold the board and chiesl. if it slips you are cut.

[@ozlerozcan1008]

He is a real master. He does everything in patience. Watching him was like meditation. Thank you for sharing this video 👍💯

[@marksmith5977]

You are on to something there, I find these very soothing, the degree of accuracy is incredible.

[@cw4608]

No power tools, no fancy workbench, no fancy jigs, or measuring devices. Just years of dedicated practice and dedication to the craft. Amazing, I hope younger generations follow you so this art is never lost.

[@superjaymccool7880]

I wish I could follow this guy around for a year to get some of the knowledge he has.

[@richcollins3490]

Absolutely incredible the skills this man possess, no power tools no problem. Something all fine woodworkers should aspire to.

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@callihanhopwood6255]

In my first work I always used Woodprix plans.

[@Mario-ce1dp]

初めて木が手作業で働いているのを見ます...私の褒め言葉...本当にとても良いです！

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

どうも

[@roymarable5860]

A true craftsman at work. You are an inspiration to all woodworkers everywhere.

[@Bwanar1]

Anyone that doesn't appreciate this gentleman's craftsmanship with wood, just doesn't understand the precision required. And doing it with hand tools makes it much more difficult. A true artist. Wonderful work, thanks for sharing!

[@sanjayvaidya1071]

True indeed

[@caseyspeaks6380]

I imagine he would say "power tools ? Do not allow one to feel the wood."

[@leehaelters6182]

@@caseyspeaks6380, as Wayne B pointed out: 0.0.34-0.0.37.

[@CJforUSA]

I'm just blown away by this mans skills and patience. I've spent years believing I was blessed to have been given the opportunity to acquire all that I have learned. Yet for the first time I feel so humbled watching another man wield his simple hand-made tools like a mighty sword against my entire shop full of power tools ....a true artisan indeed! Maybe I should ask if they have any openings at the meat-packing plant.

[@maggs131]

If you enjoy precision craftsmanship I encourage you to check out a channel called clickspring. The guy is an absolute master. His channel started with him making a clock by hand and now hes halfway finished recreating the antikythera mechanism. If it weren't enough of a challenge he is remaking and using period correct tools like a vise, drills and even hand files.

[@Kiwiwanderer]

These craftsmen are absolute artists. But they couldn’t be more humble, zen and serene....

[@sereanaduwai8313]

The ancient art and science of wood work! Just brings back memories of how things used to be done by these Master craftsman. The tools, hand saw, wood plane, vice etc and various gauges for making and measuring the wood is done with such precision and care beautiful. Still own a 4 piece hand made wooden settee and arm chairs that was handed down form 3 generations ago. Thanks for the upload

[@jamesolney3456]

I’ve never seen craftsmanship to this level before. Absolutely staggering!

[@maggs131]

@ 8:07 when he pushes the last drawer in, you see one or two popping out because of the air pressure from his ultra tight fit and thus demonstrating how easily they glide. If you know anything about woodworking,this blows the mind 🤯

[@mattd8222]

@@maggs131 the original soft close hinge

[@matthewwright57]

@@maggs131 Really need to drill a hole in the back. It shows off quality but its a huge pain for actual usability.

[@maggs131]

@@matthewwright57 you are right, it would be a pain. I feel like a failure tho because I never made a cabinet that required a vent

[@OneTequilaTwoTequila]

Those drawers are too tight. You want them to glide smoothly, not rub. Those drawers will likely bind on a humid day, and the other drawers pushing out is a design flaw.

[@michaelpalmer937]

Oh ...my...days, 42 years as her Majesty's joiner...that is deliciously exquisite piece... Congratulations ! English Mik

[@scottbuchanan4345]

I own a small trim carpentry business and enjoy working with my hands to create decor that others appreciate. I could make far more in another line of work, but am fortunate to have the option. That said, this level of craftsmanship makes me emotional. I could watch for hours.

[@lindalee7322]

I know machine tooled wood has its place, but I love hand tooled wood. I admire this gentleman's craftsmanship so much. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Dear Sir, What pleasure & joy it is to witness some mere slabs of wood being transformed into truly magnificent pieces of furniture. I can imagine having one of those in one's house & never tire watching it's natural beauty. Kind regards.

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

I love your commentary here, i'm really appreciate it

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Dear Sir, Thank you very much for your hearted response. Good projects &/ documentaries deserve good comments. I do believe yours definitely qualify. To not comment would be a failure to acknowledge what is worth appreciating & expressing one's opinion. Kind regards.

[@augustorodrigues7043]

ToolsConsumables :(

[@Ksoism]

That has to be humblest KZbin video title with a superlative in it. That joint is such an sideshow, although beautiful. Plus everything without a sliver of sanding. Absolutely beautiful.

[@Happy-uy5wc]

Very Beautiful workmanship. He is an exceptionally talented craftsman. I love watching him work.

[@samnotables338]

This is OLD SCHOOL precision. Master level ORGANIC CARPENTRY.

[@carolinelacoquine8748]

absolutely... you said it...such fluidity and lack of hesitation is simply amazing...

[@seekingyu8642]

hahaha, l like ORGANIC carpentry

[@robertalexander7661]

WOW! THAT WAS FREAKING AWESOME!

[@merrilldwayne]

Craftsmanship that must be respected by all who have ever worked with timber. Truly inspiring to watch the precision tools that themselves were handmade. Delightful to watch. Thank you for sharing

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

Well said! Thank you very much!

[@WootTootZoot]

Well that was humbling.

[@alansimpson596]

Somehow, Japanese woodworkers seem to be the best. I also love their tools. Those drawers are cushion fit...in other words they are so precise that the air pressure of pushing one drawer pushes out another. I'm just a hobby woodworker but if I had the chance to live my life over again I would choose to be a craftsman of this status and lead a very simple but satisfying life.

[@aleveraj]

In my humble opinion, Japanese and Nordic woodworkers and craftsmen in general, owe their master skills to a couple of factors: patience... infinite patience, and humility to never cease to learn, from others and from their very own mistakes.

[@stumble130]

It really helps that Japan has a system in place to fund the Living National Treasure. Basically an artist of sufficient quality gets an annual stipend to preserve and pass on their craft, helping to free their time to dedicate to just doing whatever it is they do as well as it can be done. It is a lifetime award of about $30,000usd a year.

[@theones261]

Alan Simpson i agree i have own one of their tool the japanese kana or blockplane it Works like charm, i could not sleep without planing a wood.

[@geraldcarpenter7408]

Ale Vera

[@MaximC]

Alan Simpson It's never too late.

[@DawnDBoyerPhD]

Stunning craftsmanship

[@enzorocha2977]

It's just shocking to come here after watching so many western carpenters with their dado jigs, powered routers and table saws, electric cordless drills (handheld and press), massive workbenches-so fancy! Here is this man, all hand tools, working from the floor, making heirloom masterpieces. Not gonna lie, this viewing experience is so Zen. Just breathtaking, humbling, inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing this video, a real treasure.

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

Well, our pleasure and glad you enjoyed it too

[@acewoodworks2709]

This man has mastered his craft. Awesome to see traditional Japanese woodworking still being practiced.

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

Yeah, That is our pleasure!

[@christophermanabat1934]

Cuts are so perfect that it’s fricken air tight... that’s why a drawer opens when he tries to close another drawer. Like a piston engine... the air pressure causes another drawer to open.

[@jdhelfrich]

I noticed that too. That blew my mind.

[@marciodemellogomes6914]

😉

[@knpstrr]

So how do you ever close it?

[@christophermanabat1934]

knpstrr close it slowly

[@osamab814]

knpstrr use a vacuum before closing

[@MrMNRichardWright]

Wow, no translation needed. Amazing to watch

[@dominguezprado7842]

Excellent work Mr. KOTARO TANAKA. You are indeed a MASTER CRAFTSMAN. The pieces of furniture you create are SHEER WONDER. Art at its best!

[@sajidullah]

Salute to the master craftsman !

[@mehranfreeman6192]

God level cabinetmaker.

[@scottbramley1778]

Simply amazing! The fact the air pressure from one drawer pushes out the other just shows the level of accuracy & skill, all with hand tools too! Can only dream of ever being even half this good :(

[@JayHendricksWorld]

Practice, determination and discipline will get you a lot further than dreaming.

[@jimjames6287]

So it IS actual air pressure pushing out those drawers??? The drawer fits are that precise?

[@galbow6770]

build the drawers 1/32" oversize in every direction and take off .001" swipes with the hand plane.

[@finnjacobsen684]

This demonstration of superb craftmanship functions as a meditation for me. I will never be able to reach his skills, but it is such a pleasure to watch.

[@TrapShooter68]

Talent + skill + training + practice = beauty. It's an honor to watch you work.

[@larryniidji]

Thank you for sharing. あなたはマスターです。

[@Themichaelwesten]

I no longer consider myself a cabinet maker ☹️ I am a mere saw feeding mortal with math skills

[@SpatialGuy77]

Michael Westen Ditto...😩

[@monday1973]

it is very humbling!

[@SpatialGuy77]

Ben Ruddle : you are so right. I have 10’s of thousands of dollars worth of machinery in my workshop... I’m just... embarrassed

[@sereanaduwai8313]

Knocks IKEA out of the ball park any day of the week!

[@Woodshop360]

Totally. Ditto

[@whygoogle5051]

Love the satisfaction in his face seeing the drawers being pushed out from another being pushed in... The tolerances being so small, so exact, that they’re effectively air sealed. It’s beautiful.

[@luisstanker1491]

My Gosh... what a GREAT HANDWORK. What a real Artist.

[@abeilleslade]

The cuts are so perfect, it pushes inside air out. Love his perfection and dedication.

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@billybobholcomb5049]

This is an amazing craftsman. The quality of his work is top notch. A fit so tight the closing of one drawer pushes another out. Nearly air tight!

[@maxp5422]

billybob holcomb oh that is why makes sense haha he really is amazing

[@vincerodriguez287]

tight and smooth

[@prottentogo]

That’s nice and all but it’ll drive me crazy to open another drawer by closing one all the time. 😉

[@darkounet3478]

Seems like a good idea, until nearly every drawer gets so tight it's stuck because the wood swell.

[@leehaelters6182]

Yeah, piston fit, looks super today, feel like a dimwit next week when drawers frozen solid and no way to get behind them to dry out and push them out. Drawer bottoms swell against box sides, and full height drawer backs scrape against dust board. Sure, no central heat or air in many homes still, but western construction evolved with same conditions during the same time, same tools, and gave more due to the movement of wood across grain.

[@azriel8549]

Everything he does and he uses (wooden tools!) is profoundly beautiful. This man is putting his soul in that piece of fourniture he's creating. There is no money to pay such a philosophical craftmanship. Big respect.

[@levieuxpops9862]

Fantastic is the word to describe the quality of his craftsmanship! Simply amazing wow!

[@MrTurcao197]

The furniture is so well constructed that when you close a drawer the others open pushed by the internal air. Impressive.

[@SarokarNGO]

Thank you for such a good video #sarokarNGO

[@SarokarNGO]

Thank you for such a good video #sarokarNGO

[@undress62]

Impressive precision but I prefer that no drawer opens “automatically”. I suppose that the finished product doesn’t do that.

[@serfoverlord9581]

how though? the other slots are open!! how??

[@Nr1Suchti]

I am not sure, if this is intended. One drawer should not open if you close another, otherwise it gets annoying in daily use. Thats the reason that you build the backside of a drawer a little bit lower than the side-parts, so that the air can flow within the cabinet, over the backside of the drawer. But I am very sure this master craftsman knows all that, so I am sure, that he has a reason to build the drawers like that and I would like to ask him about that. But I cannot imagine the reason being the random opening of a drawer, when you close one.

[@KillberZomL4D42494]

This is pure craftsmanship, ingeniousness and legendary woodworking, you Sir are brilliant, you make such piece of art.

[@MohamedOsman-lu3uh]

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[@BischBaschBosch]

Never tire of watching such craftsman. Always an inspiration. Finally getting to a point where I'm reasonably happy using my Japanese planes to smooth, flatten and polish timbers and boards but alas, I'll never be able to work like the gentleman in the video. Too many years of working on building sites have shot my knees to the point where even just watching this chap create his masterpieces sitting down like that sets my Knees off!! Thanks for the upload WE.

[@ranjanbanerji1152]

That cabinet is simply an item to display almost a lost art. Blessed are the recepients of such pieces of art.

[@keithcrawford3110]

This is so upsetting to me... this gentleman's mastery of the craft is breathtaking. Just incredible. Bravo.

[@RRED2]

Your work is impeccable a true Craftsman. A pleasure to watch and learn. Thank You for sharing. 🙂

[@ShabaaUkelele]

I have never thought I could admire Japanese craftsmanship even more. Thank you for the video. Great upload

[@StephenKelly-ey6ne]

These men are absolutely fabulous they are the true craftsmen and i hope not dying out i hope they are passing on their obvious love of beauty and their skills to another generation. And i honestly and sincerely mean this as i write i pray that they never get arthritis because it would just devastate these men i am sure.

[@unatrader108]

When you use your leg as a clamp while cutting out dados with a chisel, you have reached immortal status.... wow.

[@inspectorsteve2287]

Those corner joints are so tight it's incredible. I love that design he used.

[@inspectorsteve2287]

@1 New Notification you don't like it.

[@inspectorsteve2287]

@1 New Notification I thought so. There wasn't a gap in sight

[@inspectorsteve2287]

@1 New Notification you as well.

[@muhammadabidbashir2674]

I have never seen such a Carpenter. Traditional way of making the Furniture. Perfection matchless. Nowadays people are using so many expensive machines but no match with this Carpenter. Awesome 👏

[@mickelion6198]

I'm a very proud carpenter and I respect every good carpenter in the world

[@sreeprakashneelakantan5051]

Watching this is meditation for me 🙏

[@AndreaArzensek]

Piston fit drawers are doable and maybe not practical but those mitered blind dovetails are mad skills. Beautiful and very precise build. I wish one day I’ll be half of craftsman he is.

[@PaulWW36]

The best is he was doing them by sight rather than markings, i get it wrong when i've spent an hour setting it out !!!

[@MrJKellerLewis]

What type of wood is he using on the drawers? Is it a softwood or are those marking gauges so amazingly sharp to cut the dovetails in any wood?

[@miyadaiku1112]

it's called Hinoki, Hinoki is a softwood, related to Yellow Cedar, Port Orford Cedar, and Atlantic White Cedar (north American species of the same botanical family, none of which are true cedars by the way).

[@MrJKellerLewis]

Thanks Denny!

[@barkebaat]

It saves time when you cut the pins by eye, and since these are hidden anyway it doesn't matter if they're not 'perfect' ( and you 'mark them over' for cutting the tails anyway). You often find this on older furniture.

[@quirtdrozario9983]

Amazing!!! Awesome!!! A true craftsman. No power tools just hand craftsmanship. Wow!!!!

[@stevesoukup3273]

WOW!!, Speechless,And in Awe!!, Perfect soundtrack, music as beautiful, and tranquil as fluid as his hands as he works.

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ISTOmaker]

great video, great build.

[@vicdelrosario4099]

Even though he had no machine,like elec.planer or jointer,his tools are perfect to use.he made furniture better and i was amaze.

[@TROIO76]

Wow.. Incredible ! TOP

[@thomasarussellsr]

Now that is a true work of art and skill by a master furniture builder. Awesome.

[@badboyvids1]

This video never gets old no matter how many times I watch it so relaxing so motivating

[@richcollins3490]

Wow your beautiful and extremely skillful work is astounding, Bravisimo!

[@jamessanders5397]

This man is truly an artist. A very rare artist nonetheless

[@mucsalto8377]

this man ist not an artist - he does not create art, but furniture. That is called a craftsmanship and that asks for the same kind respect.

[@thomasfholland]

I’ve made some pretty awesome pieces of furniture while working as a cabinet carpenter. But this video shows it being done without any electrical machinery - all by hand! I’ve been humbled.

[@orkidorkid]

This is what can be called perfection !! I wonder who can dislike such a magnificent kind of work !!

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

Stunning.

[@chaodong4620]

thanks for sharing, so educatable

[@josejiga5759]

The love for the art and the unmeasurable skill demostrated on this video makes my soul rejoice.

[@stephencole958]

What a talented man. Society needs more skilled artisans like him.

[@notavailable2343]

Impressive !

[@harryroger1739]

This is insane. He doesn't have a tablesaw, drill. He doesn't even have a workbench!

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

yeah, although the younger Japanese woodworker have all of what you mentioned, they still keep such woodwork posture and their hand woodworking tools

[@yematosan8837]

This is hard wark bro , it's not your amireca

[@harryroger1739]

@@yematosan8837 I'm saying it's amazingly insane. I couldn't make something so precise without a jointer, planer, tablesaw etc... Though it does inspire me to try a small project completely with a minimum of hand tools - learn how far my knowledge and skills alone can take me.

[@davidjordonmiller9686]

@@harryroger1739 If you’re looking for hand tool projects, Rex Krueger has a bunch on his channel. Might be worth checking out.

[@undress62]

Those tiny drawers are for his back-pain killers collection

[@stroys7061]

Master Craftsman at work is a piece of art in and of itself. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThrashingBuddha]

This absolutely blew my mind! Such craftmanship with hand tools only. Amazing!

[@muhammadnaeemalvi5048]

Impressive

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Awesome work...👍🏼😊

[@laurencelance586]

The casual perfection of this master craftsman is magnificent to watch. As Michael Western, and Ben Ruddle observe; yep, Humbling!

[@videolabguy]

Watching the master at work is wonderful. The finest humans create the most useful things.

[@pch4287]

Beautiful work.Congratulations

[@rawyin]

Respect.

[@LosoIAm]

Bless those who are lucking enough to have one of his creations in their possession - amazing skill (and patience & dedication)!

[@JohnlynHD]

A mere 50 years ago I was an A level woodwork student here in the UK being taught by a brilliant woodwork teacher. For my main project I made a bureau using this dovetail joint, it was called a secret mitre dovetail. Lovely to see it being made by a genius.

[@chrisbrown33]

I've got nearly every power tool invented and he used none... Not even a power drill to fit the handles. I felt like an apprentice again when watching him work. Impressed!

[@WoodworkingEnthusiasts]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and keep working on it... you’re improving

[@Xonem1]

I feel the same, sometimes I stop to work due to the lack of certain tools, this video make me appreciate all the tool I have, this also encourage me to seek solutions when seems to not have one

[@kightremin]

Ma: What takes you so long? Me: Closing a cabinet!

[@aeea8318]

This cabinet is the most beautiful I've ever seen on this channel 😍

[@w6263]

I know today we have tools to 'save us time' but you can't beat handmade craftsman ship in projects. No power tools here, just pure hard work and pride in the work he does.

[@jasonl8326]

My back hurts just watching him work on the ground like that, and he's probably pushing 80.

[@undress62]

Those tiny drawers are for his pain killers collection

[@ThaGreatestAlexander]

he must spend a day sharpening for every day building

[@jeanettenorman7052]

I have no adequate words to describe your gift. Thamkyou for sharing.

[@shizukaze]

Simply masterful... A joy to watch, if not painfully humbling...

[@arkster00]

Amazing. And no nails used either anywhere except for wooden dowels.

[@jlinkels]

Incredible to work which such a precision and with so extremely fast movements.Almost inhuman.

[@AK-ek8vf]

Priceless ....Skill and Furniture both ....

[@waltermessines5181]

Pure poetry; almost like a love song to life itself.

[@kimchee94112]

Just incredible workmanship, unfortunately I'm still stuck at pocket screws. And besides there's no way for me to sit down on the floor using foot as a vice without my back or bottom giving out.

[@justtestingonce]

Ha ha lol! Pocket screws are so efficient in getting shit done but we all desire craftsmanship :-)

[@jacklife7165]

it all starts and stops with the feet. check out katy bowman

[@theeddorian]

But pocket screws are good for a few decades at most. Well setup joinery will last centuries, or even millennia in the right environment. Look at wooden furniture and joinery survivng from Egypt's Old Kingdom.

[@d.k.1394]

hehehe. lol

[@leehaelters6182]

@@theeddorian, a few decades? You too, with the generosity.

[@shitpostistan]

@8:09 the fit is so precise, as he pushed in the final drawer in, the air forced the other drawer to pop out. #Cray

[@Alex_Erickson]

Que PERFEIÇÃO! INCRÍVEL!

[@williamgronbach4538]

Simply Amazing I love seeing an old craftsman at work it is true becoming a lost art