Building a Carpenter’s Sawhorse - Joinery and Hand Tools (suitable for beginners)

[@michaelbreeze4292]

I love your content mate. Its really great to see technique over expensive tools/bench ect as a person who wants to get out there and learn more about joinery and wood working. Cheers Mate

[@davidwhiren817]

The true value of a master carpenter is his or her knowledge & use of joinery in all phases of construction !!!

[@sungwookang3749]

Lovely Color change of the sunlight from the begining to the end. sawhorse too.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Cheers! 😊🙌

[@RJFPme]

I absolutely love Japanese joinery and old architecture.

[@Raul28153]

That's hysterical~!!! The video shows how to construct what I think is a traditional saw horse. BUT the ones the work is laid on in the beginning of the video may be the better ones.

[@sethgaston8347]

The build he’s making is better for beginners. I’m sure he has or eventually will make a tutorial for the sawhorses shown in the beginning.

[@ricos1497]

I made a couple of those last summer! Almost the same, but the middle stretcher in mine has a tenon either end and is secured with wedges once through the mortice holes (tusk tenons?). I also rounded the feet in ogee shape as my in-laws use the saw horses as legs for a large outdoor table in the summer (I get them in the winter!). They are fantastic, and I really must make a second set because I've nearly always got something in top of my existing ones. The wood I used was just old junk wood from my father in law's farm, but it turned out nice, whilst doubling the work to make. Your approach of just a single beam is far more appropriate. I'd probably make a concave hollow in the centre of the feet so that there is just contact on the ends rather than a flat surface as I tend to use on uneven ground.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Yes, I would recommend a concave hollow on the legs as well. I wanted to do that but wanted to keep it as simple. Good luck and enjoy making your second set!

[@thomas-gk9jp]

Thank you Dylan, really nice piece and video. Plus the bamboo forest in the background which is lovely :)

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that! That was the only place I could find to work in 😅

[@thomas-gk9jp]

@@dylaniwakuni Anytime Haha 😁

[@afistfulofvideos]

This is so cool to see from start to finish!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thanks 😊

[@quentinmerrien5939]

Thank you for all your videos and work. I really enjoy watching from scratch everything you make, and look forward to train to do the same. I also really appreciate to see both english and japanese text, as I am learning Japanese. あいりがと

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that 😊🙌

[@gradywright]

Very interesting in knowing how to understand and properly use carpentry markings on a piece of work. Also thank you for sharing this video. I want try this project.

[@susantoarifsardjono6689]

thank you, watching this, is so relaxing....

[@dylaniwakuni]

😊🙌

[@pathardage1880]

That is absolutely beautiful.

[@richardforst1574]

Great idea to include the CAD drawing. Nice work!

[@markquilter5638]

I must say Dylan your one of the most elegant craftsman I've ever watched work! You turn every piece of wood with both purpose and respect,I never get tired of watching your videos Plus it's me birthday today and I've milled a load of pine to make saw horses so gonna copy yours👏👏👏

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy birthday! Wishing you a great day making saw horses! Thank you for the kind words 😊

[@memofrf]

The storage friendly support looks useful to. Thank you.

[@Bobcat1950]

How about a video on the support frames you used to support the beam. Excellent video.

[@smolboyi]

I bet these could hold up literal tons!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Download the 3D model (SketchUp) with dimensions: www.buymeacoffee.com/dylaniwakuni/e/121865 *It is free to download. To view the file, you will need to log in to SketchUp (free). A mobile app is available on the App Store. www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-free If you've found the model (and video) helpful, a cup of coffee (or Super Thanks) is very much appreciated! www.buymeacoffee.com/dylaniwakuni

[@GKganesan]

Excellent. Thank you. I learnt a lot.

[@Uli_Krosse]

I have been waiting for this, even if I didn't know it beforehand. Thank you, I will attempt that.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that. Good luck!

[@glennirwin4710]

unreal craftman

[@boblow2186]

Very nice work. Good design for easy work. And just hand tools thanks for sharing 👍

[@dylaniwakuni]

Cheers! 😊🙌

It is so simple, but efective. I really like it 👍

[@dreamer110ful]

These are absolutely gorgeous. I love them!!!

[@ikust007]

Really like the way you edited the video. Mostly when you show the drawing in smaller caption. Excellent as always . Like all you do.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thanks 😊

[@doomcoon]

I think I just found a new hobby

[@paulcookies]

Awesome job

[@stenhouse.woodworks]

Your work is simply elegant

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you 😊

[@michpeo]

Lovely woodwork. I have 2 technical questions: 1. Is the a point in the pegs being square (opposed to round) other than athstetics? 2. What is the purpose of taking the sides of the taps, instead of letting them be the full width? Thank you for a nice, clear and calm video.

[@IantheWoodcraftsman]

Great job, as usual. Amazing craftsmanship!!

[@bryan_azangu]

Amazing technique.👏👏👏

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thanks 😊

[@maciejglinski6564]

im learning so mug from your videos

[@dylaniwakuni]

That’s great! 😊

[@emperoroffools6852]

Very nice work. 👏

[@time4clocks]

I admire your skill and talent! They look very solid and will last a long time! 👍😸

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you 😊

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

They're beautiful, are they meant to be broken down?

[@ZygmuntKiliszewski]

You should admire and at the same time analyze while learning. Congratulations and best regards 😀.

[@Chain21SAW]

Hi Dylan , great video.. can I suggest a video on a sawhorse with angled legs too (4 legs) with explanation of the sashigane use for marking angles ?..

[@michaellee8198]

Always a pleasure to watch!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thanks 😊

[@svenlauke1190]

I wish I had the space, materials, tools and skill to make this. yes its 100 times more work than just using screws, but damn if you don't feel proud at the end of the day for having done it this way

[@acevfx2923]

What type of wood is this exactly?

[@1967250s]

Good seahorses. Thank you. Can you show us the bamboo forest there? It looks interesting. Do you ever use bamboo to make anything?

[@michaeladams2644]

They look quite heavy, I wouldn't say they were as good as the traditional UK trestle I was brought up with, it seems more like a semi permanent workshop bench ?

[@johnhaywood6358]

Please, can you help period. What size tenon and Mortis would you make if you’re beams were 3.5” x 3.5” thank you in advance for your help.

[@mattbrown6066]

Dylan, any info on the horses you're using in the beginning? They look awesome!

[@loganpirie4387]

I played a video game called “Ghost of Tsushima”, in the background of the game they have the same birds that are in your video😂. Great build.

[@JedediahSmith342]

Thank you Dylan Iwakuni san. Looking forward to give this a try downloaded the drawing and ordered douglas wood to make the sawhorses. I assume douglas wood will do? Please give me suggestions? Thanks again for showing me how to do it. ⛩️🎏🙏🏽

[@avandras]

How did it work?

[@JedediahSmith342]

@@avandras unfortunately the wood I bought is still drying I will keep ya updated

[@TheAthanik]

Thank you!

[@dylaniwakuni]

😊🙌

[@RichardDenRooyen1973]

second question... that ryoba saw, what is the tpi for it? it looks a lot rougher then say 10tpi

[@RichardDenRooyen1973]

im wondering... Japanese chisels are hollowed out at the back. What is the reason for this and does it affect sharpening?? i see that the hollow part is almost near the edge in many cases. i imagine u cant sharpen it for the full lenght, right?

[@Broqsten]

I could have built this in 5 minutes with a miter saw and it 6 screws. Im just kidding. I love the craft. Probably took him 6 hours to do all the wood joinery. Appreciate the process and effort. I can image him in saying "don't sit that (fill in the object) on my nice horses"

[@garrido_heron]

Can I use construction beams for this or needs to be hardwood?

[@andrerochefort9604]

Bravo,très intéressant

[@cuacongbietthumotoimorongc8806]

Nice

[@Harry-x4n]

Are there any resources you know of for people who want to learn this type of stuff Dylan? Like, come to japan and join the trades or something?

[@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394]

That's Doug Fir from western North America.

[@EmZay365]

Why are he using square pins? Is there any reason or justed aesthetic?

[@jamesdyson7126]

Excellent

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thanks!

[@jamesdyson7126]

@@dylaniwakuni Dylan, You are Excellent. Keep Going.

[@BX138]

I just tried to watch a bunch of videos on how to make a saw horse for Sashimono, and they're ALL sped up with no talking!!! Freaking tell me how to build it!!!

[@kominkajournal]

Perfect✨💓👏

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you 😊

[@benschweizbach4478]

Beautiful work! How long did this project take from start to finish?

[@maximilianspielmann1913]

What brand and model is the sashigane?

[@crazypergy]

Fantastic! Love the hand tool approach. The saw horses look beautiful.

[@brandongeston6912]

What’s the link for your tools?

[@vanopnt]

Very cool. Sent you a beer for the 3d model. I am wondering though about the marking - what is your reference? In some cases it seems like you are doing center line reference and in some you use one of the faces?

[@dylaniwakuni]

The joineries are marked from the center reference line but only the pin (which is slightly offset between the mortise and tenon) is marked from the face. Cheers!

[@vanopnt]

@@dylaniwakuni thanks for the reply. Now I am wondering how to get the mortises be at the correct angle relative to the imaginary plane. Especially for the square peg. Looks like in this case you squared the timbers precisely so all surfaces are at 90 degrees to each other. But how does one chisel the mortises when the timber is not all 90 degrees... Especially a through-mortise. I'm very puzzled. =)

[@passg1920]

Hi Dylan, beautiful work and craftsmanship. I'm looking to buy my first paring chisel, which kind and size (or sizes) do you recommend to begin with that might be useful for this kind of timber joinery? Thank you.

[@canobenitez]

one big, one small. good luck

[@charlesa3374]

The secret to this fine work is patience and sharp chisels

[@anthonyplana8140]

Hey Dylan, what kind of wood did you use?

[@ricos1497]

Looks like pine or spruce or something. You can see the rings, it seems a fast growing soft wood type, but I could be wrong (it happens a lot)!

[@TheHomeMaker1]

Spf = s-spruce p-pine f-fir

[@dylaniwakuni]

This is Sugi (cedar)

[@anthonyplana8140]

@@TheHomeMaker1 Dylan replied with the right answer.

[@anthonyplana8140]

@@ricos1497 Dylan replied with the right answer, indeed a fast growing soft wood

[@HWCism]

Nice job. And all hand tools, love it.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Cheers! 😊🙌

[@morgorth3242]

i cant open the models u hoped u can add a PDF file. btw wats the size of the beams? thicknes

[@dylaniwakuni]

I think you can view them from SketchUp: It is free to download. To view the file, you will need to log in to SketchUp (free). A mobile app is available on the App Store. www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-free The beams are 90x90mm

[@morgorth3242]

@@dylaniwakuni thanks 90x90 i can work with that. i use fusion 360 as my drawing tool

[@glennirwin4710]

Love lack noise.

[@k9six185]

Hey Dylan I suggest you make a video so people can comment on their suggestions as to what you should do so they won’t make suggestion comments on videos that just need comments on your skills and quality…….LOL

[@thedolphin5428]

I've noticed the Japanese aren't too concerned about checks and splits in their timber . As a builder, I'd never use such splits.

[@royalmoline7073]

In terms of building saw horses you mean?

[@thedolphin5428]

@@royalmoline7073 Well yes and no. I've seen both furniture and houses made with checks I'd never use... from a structural point. But then maybe their perspective is more Zen, ie, it's a feature and is perfect just as it is!

[@danny5327]

I call luthier!!!!

[@Cannonudders]

You can hear the wood split at 11:20.

[@Rufio1975]

I don't think so. The way it's encased it had nowhere to go. Probably stepping on twigs

[@Cannonudders]

@@Rufio1975 turn up the sound. Either way, it doesn't matter, just found it notable.

[@Rufio1975]

@@Cannonudders I'm not arguing with you man. Just giving my opinion. That's all. You could be right.

[@Cannonudders]

@@Rufio1975 all good. It's certainly not going to be an issue, those joints are rock solid. Great work.

[@Rufio1975]

@@Cannonudders Yea, I dig his channel.

[@concddad]

The wood contains the center of the tree, which will lead to the wood cracking lengthwise along its grain and inward, perpendicular to the ring ("checks", as such cracks are known in the English-speaking world). Will these cause problems?

[@Katerpillara8001]

Это, наверное, кОзлы?

[@suhayl5157]

how is this "suitable for beginners"?