Beginning Japanese Woodworking || Making a Chisel Box

[@k.s.3748]

I'm a German-trained journeyman in the US. It's great to remind myself that everything doesn't have to be line to line perfect to work. Fun box. I laughed out loud when you said, just eyeball it!

[@FairScale-tx1qv]

I don't care if you are a German or a Papua New Guinean. Everything DO have to be in perfect line for the product to be the best. Each human being does have his own skill levels but doesn't mean the best products don't exist. Get lost.

[@michiel5160]

​@@FairScale-tx1qvJust good enough is usually best. Often it makes no sense to invest too much time and money.

[@rya3190]

​@@FairScale-tx1qvMost machine work requires .01in, I've seen stuff work with a 1in, and I've seen .001 achieved (some .0001)... depending on what you need, that .25 doesn't really matter, especially when the material is pulling on itself.

[@AFrolicsomeMind]

I'm about to learn woodworking or at least I say I am. I took a safety course at our local woodshop and was overwhelmed by all of the machines, which are from the 60s and 70s. I cannot believe what you just did with these tools alone. Thanks for this! This will help me so much!

[@stauffap]

Watch some Roy Underhill and Paul Sellers videos. You may be surprised about how much can be done with hand tools and how fast one can work with them.

[@jamescarpenter1095]

If you take a bar of soap and rub a nice film on the sides of your saw, it will stop that high pitched squeal when you are using it.

[@dtksoulchaser1]

Thank you for this!

[@genem2768]

I also find getting my fingers out of the way helps.;)

[@BurnsFilm]

Made me feel easier for approaching woodworking. Too easy to get lost in making everything 100% perfect

[@timelmore2]

I love that you keep it simple. I've often thought of starting a channel called 10 Tool Tim to show people that you don't need to buy everything before you can make something.

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Tim Elmore do it and I’ll follow!

[@JR-yr8xm]

@@LimitedGunnerGM I'll follow too. People forget that most things can be done by hand. Possibly everything can be.

[@sigaso28]

I’d watch

[@MarkOhanesian]

Tim Elmore please do for those of us who want to make things out of wood but live in an apartment and don’t have room for power tools and table saws

[@maxwaldburg4286]

Do it.

[@treelimb2878]

You have a refreshing attitude about you. Thank you for posting.

[@Eliel7230]

I like the rustic nature of this project. It is in keeping with traditional Japanese tool boxes in that they do not use finishes of any kind in their tool boxes. They are meant to be rustic and functional. Artistic in the sense of the craftsman's skill without it being an intended show piece. This was a very good expression of that spirit. Thank you for sharing it with us. I'm inspired ! 😀...again !

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks for watching!

[@mandowarrior123]

Uh, they do use beeswax, because sometimes it rains. But nothing fancy.

[@yankovification]

because of that simplicity. make me happy. I appreciate this ...

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks, I appreciate that

[@MBDronePhoto]

I like the esthetics. Turned out nice and my rookie self may try this project

[@littleblom]

Super cool video! I like how you're not too religious about things which doesn't matter. It's very encouraging for beginners and inspiring for stuck perfectionists Thank you for sharing

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words!

[@brilliantdecember]

I think the part I enjoyed most about this video is your attitude. As a "perfectionist" I just suffer a lot so your video is good for my learning to not be so. Thanks.

[@Andrew8885W]

Really happy I watched that ☺️

[@imout671]

The catalpa i know in Alabama/USA is very dense, heavy and rot resistant. It was grown in the American colonies for fish bait and fence posts. In certain months moths lay eggs on the big leaves and the multi colored worms are a favorite for fishing in the local creeks and rivers. I have a stump on a concrete slab out back of my shop i use for ax work that's at least 25 years old.

[@egglyph]

I wonder how dou you feel watching your old videos. Do they make you smile?

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Honestly they do. I enjoyed the entire learning process of making videos and I have always been shocked but also appreciative of the attention I've received over the last 7 years for them. Watching them again just gives me good feelings as I associate certain personal life events with certain projects that stay ingrained with me.

[@ClintRoseCarving]

A lovely box with some creative joinery, love it!

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks sir

[@soofihasan]

Beautiful work, i love the simplicity of the process, yet the box came out looking v pretty indeed. Thank you for sharing. Respect from Pakistan

[@AdventuresInDIY]

Great project!! Love the dovetail top idea.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks sir. You should make one. It's handy to have around

[@HeavyTone66]

Looks great mate, keeping it simple and stylish. Great looking nomi box.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks sir

[@christhiancastillo1607]

Well, this is my weekend project. Thanks man =)

[@jtnaff12]

Great project! I really like the idea of woodworking with simple but effective tools and the freedom to 'think outside the box' :)

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks sir! and thanks for watching

[@mouseyboy427]

This was an incredibly helpful and informative video! Well done!

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks for watching!

[@JamesSmith-su3oz]

Nice simple box, got to love the kiss method.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Indeed sir, thanks for watching

[@MatchaMakesThings]

Pretty little box

[@Randomstuff77654]

Lovely little box

[@RonaldJS]

I have a catalpa tree at least 2.5 feet in diameter, I can only imagine how many boxes it would make.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

More than boxes, a tree that big could make many large chests of whatever size you wanted. If you cut that down make sure to save all that timber.

[@836dmar]

Rad Derry ...and pick up all those cigars!

[@OEF_Vet_0331]

Perfect!! This has inspired me.

[@MoscaWoodworking]

that wood is identical on what I buy here in Italy under the name of Paulownia.... I think your first impression was the right one

[@teo-medesi]

Yea we've got a bunch Pavlonia trees here in Croatia as well

[@kenbonfield]

A friend from Japan makes some of the world’s finest acoustic guitars with pawlonia. His name is Tony Yamamoto. Which makes it a hard wood. So your second choice is probably correct.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

I actually owned one of his guitars for a long time. Great luthier

[@kenbonfield]

You are very lucky. And smart.

[@green_building]

You are the rock n rolled wood worker i ever seen on youtube hahaha.. if Paul Seller see this im sure he will entertained a lot lol.. 😄

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Haha! You can feel free to send him my videos. We don't do the same thing at all, different approaches

[@Mikhandmaker]

Beautiful box!

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks sir

[@mrgooddeeds3115]

Very entertaining funny and informative. Thanks... liked and subscribed. 😊

[@piousminion7822]

It looks and sounds like you're making it out of wood-colored styrofoam. lol

[@TimTrOn3000]

this is pretty rad. i just really wish you cut the shoulders of the dovetail with the ryoba you had right on hand. those fuzzy lines really irked me, though i tried not to let it

[@jorgenlannock]

very nice, wished i had the patience to make boxes like that 😁.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Lol this one is super simple. Just have to sit down and chisel some wood my friend!

[@jorgenlannock]

@@Lemongrasspicker yes, like i said... the patience to sit down for a while 😂

[@Lemongrasspicker]

@@jorgenlannock indeed sir! Lol

[@jorgenlannock]

@@Lemongrasspicker no, it the chiselthing. i work so much with electric tools, i have becum lazy to actually use handsaws and chisels 😚. i do love watching those traditional japanese woodwork.(love the silent workshop) but i don't see me do it myself 😋. so, it's all up to you, friend! hehe

[@Lemongrasspicker]

@@jorgenlannock sounds good. I'll keep at it!

[@robertbrunston5406]

Interesting box! Thank you.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

You're welcome, thanks for watching

[@Tuffjobs]

Looks great. Bare footed carpentry!

[@alphaomega7253]

Hello, are the Japanese noodle storage boxes the same design?

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Hello. I'm not sure of the answer to that

[@rosalindaestrada5314]

I like your little box! Do you think I can used the same pattern on a 35 inch to 25 inch and 10inches deep? I have some recycled wood and I want to used it as a storage and a cushion on top.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Absolutely, just scale it up and have at it.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

I'd like to see pictures if you do it. Sounds like it'll be a really fun project

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

I don't think I have ever seen wood so soft before. You could probably look at it wrong and it would break.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

It's crazy. I'll try yelling at it with some stern looks sometime to see if it does anything lol

[@ronnewton606]

great box..

[@CarlosSantos-qc9ch]

i always learn something - thanks

[@janosszentpeteri1922]

Hi there, how much this set of tools cost nowadays? Where did you purchased those ones from? I would also like to know that all of those tools you are using in this video at the time o purchase were sharp and ready to use? Many thanks for the answers and help! Have a harmonious day!

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Honestly it's been so long since I made this video and I already had the tools before but I dont remember a single payment price for anything in this video. I do remember that the chisels were not sharp or set up when I got them. It's expected to do your own setup work when you get them new.

[@peb2020]

I like this guy... not very perfect but it's more realistic

[@Lemongrasspicker]

I like you comment. thank you

[@miguelb6722]

Impeccable!!! 👍

[@tayloralbrecht8362]

This was amazing and thank you!

[@PEDRORUGELES]

where can I get these japan tools

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Ebay, Hida tool, Cornish Little Nomi Shop are the top 3 in my opinion for getting tools

[@Donegaldan]

Great enthusiasm and demonstration of accurate carpentry skills. Thanks. It's pronounced Re-yo-bi nor Rai-yo-bi

[@Lemongrasspicker]

It's an "a" on the end.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks for watching!

[@Donegaldan]

@@Lemongrasspicker You are right that's the power tool Ryobi. Re-yo-ba My mistake!

[@Lemongrasspicker]

@@Donegaldan no worries! I figured that's what you were thinking about when you wrote it lol

[@Donegaldan]

@@Lemongrasspicker Keep posting- we all need to learn and enjoy the advantage of Japanese tools.

[@waydetahtawy319]

🪚 Thanks 👍🏾

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks for watching!

[@ぶーさん-s8p]

とても素晴らしい😀

[@evgmerc]

Hi, what sizes of chisels are you using in this video?

[@Lemongrasspicker]

The smallest one is 2mm and I think the other two are 30mm and 18

[@evgmerc]

@@Lemongrasspicker thank you)))

[@twcmaker]

"Not really going for traditional here".. Great video editing, tags and everything else to get these views. Crazy numbers on this box

[@Jim__K]

Nice. Looks like you got a place with more room?

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Same space, bigger planing board but same balcony and everything.

[@kennietalvitiesvedlin1622]

nice video! it would be fun if you wrote down what the tools you used in this video are called

[@Lemongrasspicker]

I name them in the beginning

[@HDKawabata]

Qual nome dessa madeira e qual usar qual madeira usar pra essa tecnica pf ?

[@Lemongrasspicker]

The wood is call Pawlonia or Kiri

[@bert3393]

Where did you get all the tools?

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Ebay and other small tool shops

[@cmk4633]

Im a complete beginner, you wouldnt happend to have a sort of print out plan for this ?

[@Lemongrasspicker]

I do not

[@woodcraftswonders]

Very nice 👍

[@rseabrease]

I really love your approach with simple tools and only a few of them. How many tools do you have for doing your hand work?

[@Lemongrasspicker]

When I made this video 3 years ago I didn't have much. I still don't have much so maybe 30-40 total?

[@sleverlight]

how do you spell that at 1:21? Kabeki?

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Kebiki

[@normanjeckel9502]

Looks like Butternut wood ?

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Never worked with that wood before

[@18roselover]

LOoks like siberian elm I bought from NW MO. but its harder than catalpa

[@Lemongrasspicker]

ok?

[@fernandolobaoemoficnadeapt9197]

Parabéns por todos os trabalhos mostrados, mais um Like .

[@Lemongrasspicker]

thanks sir

[@WoodArtVlogs]

Nice

[@ga5743]

Nice, on my list.........thank you.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

You're welcome, thank you for watching

[@tonykalioros8139]

Look.keep up with the good woodworking.i like you keep the Japanese traditions in woodworking.i also know that this is my be only o hobby for you and that's cool..allow me to give you and advise though .You have to start been a little be more precise when it comes to japanese woodworking especially..they are very known for their perfection abilities !keep up 😀

[@Lemongrasspicker]

There are precision projects, and this is not a precision project. Thanks for watching!

[@eduardoOlima]

I know it as kiri... a friend had some threes in his ranch. not very common here in Brasil.

[@Adam-118]

Well now I have a clue!

[@focalplane3063]

Sharpen your frigging pencil..............!

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Your point?

[@focalplane3063]

should be your point! LOL

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Haha! Can't blame me for not making that joke

[@phillipyeager3176]

LOL. Give him a break.

[@HalianTheProtogen]

Nice Final Fantasy font

[@Lemongrasspicker]

I'm confused?

[@joeFrogue]

I think japanese woodworking is about perfection not about simplicity.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

That is not what my Japanese carpenter friends tell me.

[@kevinhenri5751]

It’s about harmony

[@CowboyDave1812]

Where did you learn Japanese woodworking techniques?

[@Lemongrasspicker]

I had a good teacher. Most of the time I read books and referenced them. The techniques really are the same for western and eastern the joinery is just different. Also the application varies.

[@garenne0169]

Nice box 😁👍🏼

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks sir

[@markarmstrong2592]

So rough even for a chisel box needs tidy up

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Troll

[@sergioduartesigaomestre5122]

Muito bom, very good

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks sir

[@davidjackson9072]

cood to see the bare feet can hold stuff with toes

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Indeed

[@thinkingmonkey8083]

First I'd like to say that your Japanese woodworking skills are better than mine ever have been or ever will be and no, I don't have any woodworking videos of my own. I also concede that you did point out many times that this was a quicky chisel toolbox, was not traditional, and that it serves its purpose just fine. With that said here are my negative comments (what video would be complete without them?) 1) A lot of times the difference between amateur and professional is not God-level skills or super high-dollar equipment but being careful what you're doing. You're not measuring carefully, cutting carefully, or basically anything carefully. 2) What you call "good fit" (1:24), my Grandpa would have called "holes big enough to throw a cat through". Luckily for all of us, he's not around to critique our work. 'Thumbs up' vote for your video, nonetheless. Lastly, will you PLEASE sharpen that pencil? That rubbing wood on wood doesn't make a very good mark as you may have noticed (or maybe not).

[@Lemongrasspicker]

There are projects that require precision and this is not one of them.

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Where do you live? Looks and sounds like you’re close to me!

[@Lemongrasspicker]

I'm in a 3rd floor apartment

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Where do you live?

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Lemongrasspicker central Texas

[@Lemongrasspicker]

@@LimitedGunnerGM I'm a good ways from there actually.

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Lemongrasspicker I need to make a video that shows my planing beam that you inspired.

[@severinosilva9056]

GREAT. BEAUTIFUL BOX. FROM BRAZIL MY FRIEND.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks sir

[@nikos-giorgos]

I was gonna leave a comment but i won't.

[@andrewaustin6941]

#dapper

[@Lemongrasspicker]

#dapperdan

[@steher]

The tite says beginning. I didnt know that it meant that you were the beginner.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

I just enjoy life

[@snowmancool13]

Less Talking, man!

[@Lemongrasspicker]

More grammar man

[@chaba49]

The guy is no carpenter . He might have all the tools but hes all over the place.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

k

[@ejer.]

Veru nice sloppy.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

I love some sloppy

[@Rusty_ok]

Dude are you sitting on the floor? How about the next project is to build a proper work bench? Good project thanks for posting.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Thanks for watching. The big planing board is my proper workbench.

[@andrewcady9443]

It's Japanese woodworking, the floor is where they do it!

[@andrewaustin6941]

Maybe it's time for you to spend some time in lemmongrasspickers video archives! LOL

[@biffo1960]

K4

[@Lemongrasspicker]

K5

[@arhon108]

For Japanese woodworking you talk a lot😂

[@Lemongrasspicker]

What? Lol

[@laurentvaslin1246]

Sorry but this is terrible craftsmanship...

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Troll

[@carlcooper3525]

Sometimes it looks better no being so perfect! Kind of rustic looking. Lemongrasspicker likes it, I like it!

[@leoarias4991]

Just want to say, if you are a beginer cArpENter and will eyeball the entire project dont use Japanese Woorworking or we might have another Pearl Harbor on our hands, just because of you. SO SAD

[@Lemongrasspicker]

k

[@geriapoz]

Bonne continuation... (du massacre......) troll

[@Lemongrasspicker]

troll

[@GMonty958]

you talk too much....but good job....

[@andrewaustin6941]

Some people like the talking, it's part of the draw of his content for me...

[@goober650NX]

Yes and No

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Talk less save time. Ok

[@camelazo]

japanese are crying right now!!

[@Lemongrasspicker]

You're Japanese?

[@camelazo]

​@@Lemongrasspicker No, reclaim wood doesn´t work to make a tutorial and making a box to protect my smooth japanese chisels it´s an appropriate title.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

@@camelazo huh?