Building a Two-tiered Tokonoma: A Style Once Prevalent in the Past [Season 4 - Part 16]

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[@kamurray67]

I wish words could express feelings better. To watch Shoyan work is a true pleasure. I wish I could apprentice with him even though I am 56 years old. I have been a carpenter for decades but I feel I am an amateur compared to him.

[@Jamie-mt2vb]

I can relate to your comment and I feel the same way. I never had a mentor or a set career direction for my entire life. I'm 60 years old now and I think back to how different my life might have been had I been fortunate enough to meet such a knowledgeable person. To apprentice under such a highly skilled and even tempered craftsperson and gentleman would be the joy of a lifetime!

[@vonHannersdorf]

Agree. Same with my "experience..."

[@shanedevon6447]

OMG you are still an apprentice at 56 years of age. Perhaps you should have tried another trade other than carpentry. If you could not build the little project in the video than you definitely should have tried another trade.

[@kamurray67]

@@shanedevon6447 Wow reading comprehension was not your strong suit in school was it there skippy.

[@Jamie-mt2vb]

@@shanedevon6447 Simpleton

[@stuartrharder8057]

Such skill is not easily acquired and practice is required to maintain the perfection Shoyan brings to each task.

[@mkmclachlan6349]

So wonderful to see a Master Craftsman create a traditional space for beauty and ritual in the home!

[@lohikarhu734]

There are always some details of how Shoyan-san does some special parts of the work... Except that he treats every part with care!

[@roshidihamzah7375]

あなたの仕事に敬意を表します。とても満足のいくものです。マレーシアからのご挨拶です。

[@johnvrabec9747]

Two things. 1. I love that Cyprus wood! 2. He is going to be one tired puppy after this build. All the awkward positions, etc. I love watching skilled craftsmen. He is a treasure.

[@dezmondw7927]

The skills!! Snatching that fly outta the air.. 😮

[@pawekurek4050]

fucking ninja ...

[@etcher6841]

Masterful work, once again. Your skills never cease to impress me thoroughly

[@donaldadams5342]

I never cease to be amazed & mesmerised by your exquisite skills Soyan. It is always a treat & SO relaxing to watch your videos. Thank you for showing us such brilliant workmanship. Cheers, Don from South Australia.

[@582tird]

Thank you for another wonderful video. I’m always amazed at your craftsmanship and the high quality of the lumber you use

[@kevinlucas8437]

I still haven't learned most of your terminology, but I still love watching the process !!!

[@jnovica]

I love the sound of your always sharp planer and thicknesser blades

[@Bill53AD]

Such beautiful workmanship. Thank you for showing me the work.

[@yolanda231000]

I love watching you create these masterpieces of simplicity.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

What a sublime project and what a gifted carpenter. Thank you for sharing.

[@gaborhuszar4452]

I envy those beautiful lumber, but your craftsmanship also something to brag about. That wonderful wood deserves your humble work.

[@rolandgdean]

I find it fascinating that, even with space as limited as it is in Japanese homes and properties, they still preserve this space to honor a sacred tradition. So much so that I've seen tokonoma large enough to make a half bathroom out of that space...but still, the tradition is held to be more sacred. This and things similar to this in the Japanese culture are why I hold them in such a high regard in my heart and mind. /deep bow. 日本の家や敷地のようにスペースが限られているにもかかわらず、神聖な伝統を尊重するためにこのスペースを保存しているのが魅力的です。その空間で浴室が半分になるほどの広さの床の間を見たことがあるほどです。しかし、それでもなお、伝統はより神聖なものと考えられています。日本の文化におけるこれと似たようなものが、私が心の中でそれらを高く評価している理由です。

[@jasoncurtis1793]

I bet his workshop smells glorious with all that sawdust from different kinds of wood

[@oov55]

such casual accuracy - comes with a lifetime of attention

[@davidreid8835]

Incredible skill and beautiful materials. I enjoy your videos a lot. Thanks

[@boisejim]

Thank you from Long Beach, California.

[@rwilcox_71]

It is a pleasure to watch you work! Much love health and happiness to you and your family!

[@MrSthomas423]

I would like to see a video just going over the types of timber you reach for on a regular basis, and what factors go into the selection. Maybe a visit to your supplier? Also fixings or joins, which when. Thank you!

[@therealdojj]

Just when we thought you couldn't surprise us any further, you've gone full on Mr Miyagi with your fly catching 😮

[@terrytopliss9506]

Excellent work as usual Shoyan,thanks for the video.👍👍

[@V1nc3nt1us]

Greetings from Finland! Amazing video as always! I just wanted to inform you that at the start of the Season 4 playlist, a few episodes are in a weird order, which made it a bit confusing. (Not sure if this has been mentioned before.) Otherwise, I love that you are making the playlists; it's much easier to watch the whole build.

[@Duane_the_carpenters_Sensei]

great work Shoyan San

[@Rearmostbean]

Shoyan's wood is really impressive

[@matthewthomas9644]

Shoyan you always do great work and make it look easy a true master 👍🏾

[@jamesdeery5377]

Beautiful work as always

[@androidmandroid7647]

The accuracy is insane. Always looking forward to your videos mister. 👍

[@JTOTHEW3000]

Those boards are massive. So rare to get anything like this in the States. I bet that wood would break the bank here....

[@Ham68229]

You are a true master. I always look forward to your videos. Beautiful work and as always, awesome video. Thank you for sharing, cheers :)

[@iskato914six]

excellent craftsmanship as always! I'm curious if you could provide a list of hand tools you used. 1. hammer(s) 2. scissor lifts for the mitre saw 3. square guides with handle for your circular saw. adding glue to the edge grain to prevent cracking is super smart. I've never seen that done before!

[@mauserkk98]

Very interesting as always.

[@bchdsailor]

Still being amazed by your workmanship

[@vonHannersdorf]

Thank you Shoyan. ❤🙏

[@jasoncurtis1793]

I love shoyans pink tape measure

[@etcher6841]

Mam ... These boards are massive !

[@fredrickstormborne6442]

hi american here, Can you go over some previous japanese furniture and explain thier function. If you could make a video on way the japanese engineered them that would be good content.

[@timothybaker8234]

I never see you using a table saw? Do you have one? Doing precision rip cuts with a circular saw takes skill and a steady arm.

[@guyvangenechten6484]

Very very Nice job as always!!!💯👌👍

[@eduardomontes1276]

As always, a piece of art !!!👍💪💪

[@needamuffin]

I don't know that I've ever seen a single semi-processed board that wide. That must've cost a small fortune by itself.

[@What1zTyme]

同意します、それはクールに見えます、本当にクールです！ よくやった！ Agreed, it looks cool, really cool! Well done!

[@zephyr1408]

Very nice !

[@dezmondw7927]

1st like. First comment. Took me yrs. Thanks for the good work Shoyan!! Blessings from Oregon

[@khenstot]

I see, the trick is to wake up your wood boards before cutting them.

[@antkn33]

I wonder how covering the wood with a blanket prevents it from warping

[@DannyH7923]

I wish I had the means to fly Shoyan-san to the U.S. and build a house for me, haha. Please keep up the great work and videos!

[@joelyoung8006]

The new outtro music caught me off guard

[@nickfleming3397]

What brand of pencil do you use for marking layout? The lines look crisp as

[@buaboy]

Can Japan please start importing lumber th the US? I've never seen so much beautiful and clear lumber.

[@kennethstaszak9990]

That is something that amazes me every time I see it but I don't imagine most would be willing (or able) to pay the cost. I seem to remember reading that this is the result of forrestry practices in place for decades. I can't see Japan forgoing their practices just for money.

[@daveg686]

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[@samgray4]

“It may look easy notching wood above the floor” Uh no it doesn’t look easy actually.

[@PeterNetped]

[@dapetersen]

13:00 Has nobody else noticed the man outside the window? Rather suspicious activity.

[@user-tigrik]

こんにちは, Shoyan! I watched a number of your videos, I really liked them! You are a wonderful craftsman and hard worker! Many of your technologies have interested me, especially "korgorushi". I am an engineer by profession, but I am building a country house in the forest with my own hands. I have a lot of Japanese Makita power tools, but there are also manual ones: Shogun saws, Takagi Gisuke chisels. I really like to work with them. May God grant you good health, good luck and all the best! Igor, from Russia.

[@artur777]

Wich bit for impact you used?

[@djparn007]

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