Grandpa Amu creates a wooden arch bridge,no nails,very powerful craftsman

The wooden arch bridge, an ancient Chinese mortise and tenon technique, is characterized by no glue and no nails. the structure is very strong. grandpa A Mu finally finished it, with the help of the photographer, who is also grandpa A Mu's son. with the new bridge, the small garden is more beautiful.

[@GrandpaAmu]

The video was released late, and I still worked hard to complete it. Today, let everyone see the full video of the wooden arch bridge, everyone slowly appreciate 视频发布的时间晚一些，还是努力完成了它，赶在今天，让大家看到木拱桥的完整视频，大家慢慢欣赏

[@rikynovianto1951]

Mantap

[@喵队长]

The good things are always worth to wait. 美好的事物总是值得等待。

[@jmeehan85]

Grandpa amu is our hero!

[@beardedshenanigans3742]

I love watching your woodworking, the simplicity and beauty of your work is wonderful! Keep it up! Signed: Aspiring Grandpa Amu in America...

[@reidliu6508]

机翻太严重了……

[@jimmartin7437]

I’m a carpenter for 56 years this year and when I watch this man I feel like an apprentice again. So much enjoyment watching you work. Thanks

[@AlexanderVadura]

Mir ergeht es genauso. 1960 habe ich begonnen das Tischlerhandwerk zu erlernen. Wenn ich so etwas sehen darf, dann habe ich nicht sehr viel gelernt. Danke für dieses Video 🎉

[@mistermister1072]

all that work, and likely the best part for him was his grandson walking across it.

[@harrymills2770]

As an oldster, visiting the zoo seems very much a pain in the ass, but to take a kid to the zoo and see it through THEIR eyes is a kick.

[@scragglewaggle4109]

He put him there to test the bridge. If it fails at the very least it was just some random kid he nabbed off the street just for this very reason.

[@henryvalero9235]

From Lil Giant Would have been nice to say why he built it and how long it took to do so. Could just be a short silent line on the video. Man builds bridge for . . . and it only took . . . weeks! I remember a parable about an old man who came across a wide stream one night. The old man was able to ford the stream, but when he had done so he stopped, and began to build a bridge over it. Later, when he was finished, those who saw what he had done asked why he had done so. It was not his river or his land, but a public byway. He had already crossed and did not need the bridge. The old man answered something to the effect that, “While traveling I saw a youth, who is traveling my way, yet is far behind me. He may, being young and inexperienced, make a slip in the darkness or find the way too long and difficult. I build a bridge for him. I build a bridge for those who come after.”

[@jackwgn]

The sad part is people will probably just walk around the bridge

[@sushiblossom4601]

@@scragglewaggle4109 um I don’t really understand what you mean

[@Evolucion7]

We young builders have much to learn from our elders. Thank you for sharing your projects with the world, Grandpa Amu.

[@user-00dog]

FREE UIGHUR . FREE HONG KONG.

What an invaluable heritage to share with the world- Grandpa Amu, I want to thank you for sharing us your incredible craftsman abilities, your humbleness, your patience and dedication. I hope you live a long peaceful healthy life and keep sharing your wisdom with us

[@ciprianodelgadillo7153]

Realmente ingenioso.

[@giuseppes8792]

Milo Zabál, very well said sir and wanted to say something along those lines. This was a masterpiece.

[@tdalb8985]

I just wish, I could've said, what you did. Nice post.

[@bennettbeathard8781]

@@tdalb8985 why are, you putting, so many, commas?

[@dpz9872]

@@bennettbeathard8781 So trolls have something to do would be my guess.

[@lisakent1869]

My husband, who is a great carpenter, says you are the best carpenter he has ever seen!!! Wonderfully talented man!

[@seaflower999]

actually it is our traditional building skill. um I would say this kind of technique is widely use in chinese buildings. of course he is one of the professional.

[@meteoryang4272]

不是他的天才 是中国古人的智慧

[@Pitfcjijbdtib]

There are lots talented carpenters like Grandpa Amu in China. It’s Chinese wisdom

[@literary6064]

@@meteoryang4272 不仅是他的天才

[@hilo1083]

@@meteoryang4272 不仅 而不是 不是

[@solarflare1008]

Outstanding talent that comes with decades of experience. Bless those hands. Nothing but respect.

[@baoxilu2739]

No design drawings, only the most basic tools, and the bridge turned out to be so beautifully proportioned. What a master craftsman and an artist!

[@logan5326]

Grandpa Amu is no joke; he’s even using old school tools to make this great bridge! Working with him must be a true pleasure!

[@ionex20]

i think soo... without machine

[@logan5326]

Irwan Transspotters ..true!

[@MusikArsenal]

Even working for him would be.

[@cornovii3012]

It would be an honour to work with him :)

[@nothappening3789]

A true craftsman. Amazing work. Just a few old school tools. Real talent.

[@faiekisaacs9370]

Really beautiful the way the grandpa let his grandson cross the bridge first, the future moving forward, over the solid foundation created by those who came before. ❤️

[@threeNinetySix]

also if the bridge collapses children heal faster :P

[@bendover2684]

Dude dont over interprete the smallest fart Into a hurricane

[@Anya-B.]

Solid foundation, you say? :/ Well... He IS kinda putting his bridge directly onto the soil, in a very humid area, so... well... :/

[@waste8154]

@@bendover2684 fart?

[@bendover2684]

@@waste8154 fart

[@youshouldread]

I have 37 years in carpentry. I can build just about anything. But the patience to cut, chisel and build this are on a level I have not achieved.👍

[@jefflemere4609]

Yet.

[@youshouldread]

@@jefflemere4609 there's no yet. I can't do it...😵

[@jefflemere4609]

@@youshouldread The implied yet means you could do it, though not the same way, meaning you might be able to do similar as him. One mustn't limit themselves or they may be blind to what is doable.

[@shaunmichaels6801]

@@youshouldread yeah, you can, build some thing🤔😉😅👍

[@MisterXdotcom]

@@youshouldread I was thinking the same, my late grandfather was master carpenter and wood work in general, he was really good but this is on another level!

[@granite676]

That Is fantastic !!! Grandpa is a treasure that keeps on giving, when grandpa paases on his skill will be lost I really hope grandson you are learning and watching and his skills pass on to you . He is a TRUE CRAFTSMAN that not many in this world could even hold a candle to ! 👍😉❤

[@brandusagheorghe7517]

No, no, no..... This is not a bridge!!!!!!! This is ART!!!! Respect from Romania!

[@petechin3305]

太令人佩服尊敬了！

[@davidzhang5600]

@Rowena Tam 中国很古的古建筑都是没钉的，因为铁钉还没被发明。

[@clauescorpio0825]

Exactly🤗😀😊👑💜💜💜💝

[@timmayer8723]

This is beyond art, this bridge is a master piece, defined as one of a kind, the Mona Lisa comes to mind.

[@theaterofsouls]

for real...

[@pacibaco]

Had I had the choice I’d have dropped everything to spent the last 30 years to work under this man . A true wealth of knowledge. No time clock , no drama , no corporate ladder on nonsense

[@PaarthGuptaYT]

rick poghll Well said.

[@kenyastud]

...and no fifty shades of taxes

[@xXWorldgamefunXx]

Yet you are still dependend on wages from your corporate overlords. Capitalism !

[@bobcranberries5853]

I’m pretty sure the CCP is helping him produce these videos as KZbin is completely banned in China. Do I sound paranoid? Go watch China Uncensored!

[@vladtheimpaler1570]

@@bobcranberries5853 good on the CCP then.

[@Trinton1]

Who else doesn't understand y this showed up in ur recommended list but ending up watching the whole thing

[@shaggy1881]

I've seen his videos before, but they show up randomly. They're always fun and interesting to watch, though. I'd love to learn how they build houses like this.

[@karmerkarmz437]

😂 so true

[@mattym8038]

Yeah

[@erinmergner4133]

Me

[@TheGwizmiester]

Same

[@АнтониоПетров-я7щ]

Дорогой отец, ты в очередной раз создал ещё один шедевр!!! Лёгкий, изящьный и невесомый!! Пройтись по которому одно удовольствие!!!! Он очень хорошо вписался в сам сад, паря над журчащим ручьём, восхитительная картина!!! Отец живи долго и дай бог тебе сил на новые свершения!!!😎😉🙂☺😀😄🙄💪👌👏🖒👍🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@MonicaEGolak]

The grandpa Amu is not lazy he is very diligent. Also his age doesn´t stop him. That is what keeps him going, his creativity. Keep up the good work Grandpa Amu.🙏💯👍💚😉

[@LiveLNXgaming]

"very powerful craftsman" is the exact right title.

[@dunaldd0ck]

In german sehr mächtiger bauarbeiter,sounds like he would have the power of a king

[@Nebujin383]

@@dunaldd0ck it's not "Bauarbeiter" ... it is "Handwerker".

[@baruq4786]

The subtitle should be: Why buy a hammer when you have an ax?

[@sotovido7808]

If I could make him young I would. His talents should last forever.

[@Sarge92]

oh god let the poor man rest

[@sotovido7808]

@@Sarge92 you're the poor man so go rest.

[@Mewwiee1]

@@sotovido7808 He lived a tough and beautiful life I think he deserves a rest

[@Mewwiee1]

@@sotovido7808 the only way to preserve his talent is to teach young people.

[@Ferboza]

@@Sarge92 but he have a good life

[@ShakyamuniBuddhaHouse]

Best wish from Hong Kong, China. To build a bridge without one nail, this is what we call Chinese wisdom and traditional arts. I am proud of being a Chinese.

[@katharinabecker752]

In Europe we know this type of bridge as a 'Leonardo da Vinci' bridge.

[@nlee8801]

Very nice bridge. Very good video to watch and learn and I have learned alot from your watching your works. Thank alot grandpa Mu.

[@seanlee7563]

Skilled carpenter.

[@RPIdemon]

I have no idea how this got recommended to me, but this is some amazing craftsmanship. Not only that, but this has arguably the best soundtrack of all of the building videos I've ever seen

[@willdpj15]

This guy should have his own masterclass on traditional building.

[@WorldAquariumSingapore]

Yes and pass down his knowledge as well

[@mathquik1872]

so beautiful. and without any major effort. wow.

[@cloudiwolker8134]

And you obviously never heard of carpenting.

[@alonzomartii]

@@cloudiwolker8134 And you never heard of people using screws, nails and pocket wholes then call it carpentry.

[@pat2430]

@@alonzomartii what exactly do you think people did prior to modern carpentry?

[@scottandersen420]

You are a very talented craftsman, Grandpa. There is so much to be learned with so little time. Thank you!

[@robertnorris1808]

Utterly amazing to watch how Grandpa Amu built this bridge. Doing it all with hand tools and zero power equipment or glue or nails. This little bridge will be around for all in this mans family to cherish and see the beautiful job their Grandpa Amu has done. After watching this I can see why it has had so many views. My hats off to you Grandpa Amu and I hope your son and others in your family will carry on with what they have learned from you.

[@juanalvarez5550]

MICHELANGELO BUILD THE SAME, MUCHO MORE SOFISTICATE. YOU CAN SEE IT A VINCI, ITALY, IN HIS MUSEUM.

[@hawk2239]

@@juanalvarez5550 Зануда придираться к деталям

[@ScipioWasHere]

"A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in."

[@hyang8901]

Wonderful comments

[@ByuDwitomo]

Ima write something so i could get back to this comment in the future..

[@marcelescoda7045]

Wise. This is the problem with politicians, they never make long term actions, just acting for votes in the next election.

[@venoir6930]

marcel escoda exactly, our politics are destined to fail

[@dabj9546]

Are you implying he is gonna die before getting use out of the bridge?

[@moirazzz2255]

My grandpa did carpentry as well. We are still using tables and benches he built when he was alive. When I was little, he used work outside of my bedroom window. Each morning I was woken up by the sound of him working on the woods and also the birds' songs. And in summer all the rice fields in front of our house would turn to different shades of green and it was so beautiful. I really miss those days in the countryside.

[@clipboard.]

Nice

[@dr_khan4u]

Wow,.where are you from?

[@hadrianaugustus3547]

Move back

[@Abcdefg25152]

Move back and give your kids that memorys

[@moirazzz2255]

@@Abcdefg25152 But no one back home does carpentry anymore. How sad.

[@edyirawan7406]

Bagus dan kuat tanpa paku jembatan kayuNya. Terimakasih bapak sudah mau berbagi teknik cara pembuatannya. Dari Sibolga (Sumatera Utara) Indonesia.

[@itsxandr]

This brings me peace in a way that I can't even describe

[@RAMIROXX]

X2

[@bidenadministrationischina5091]

True that

[@menpeko9338]

Ww3: Daft incoming

[@lifesabuzzwhoopwhoop]

You and me both

[@abeginnerspov5968]

Don't describe.

[@Zidniaailman]

*IKEA has left the chat*

[@junsong8834]

I am sorry. :)

[@EngMorvan]

😂😂😂

[@xiuxiuyi7971]

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@Mrw5211]

😂

[@_NakFelzKi_]

*HAHAHAHA*

[@Ekaymos]

Crafting level: Master Category: Wood

[@Rodox2k10]

Specialty: Screw-less.

[@CN-wt2bj]

What the fvck is grandpa amu. Why is this in my feed?

[@CN-wt2bj]

He built a shitty wooden bridge so what.

[@pogdog86]

@@CN-wt2bj b r u h

[@pogdog86]

@@CN-wt2bj w t a f

[@wangxiaoxiao732]

阿木爷爷太了不起了，想传统艺术致敬

[@AndresSepeda-tz6pf]

De verdad es un genio

[@Asyik2aku]

No nails,No rope,No strings,No joining brackets and No machinery tools... This is Masterpiece..

[@russellkiwwa6632]

Wood joint...

[@hudsonjaxson8877]

Alot of unnecessary hardship imo

[@m.c.5945]

Chinese ppl, u know what I'm talking about

[@anonanonymous1988]

Yep, the communists took all those things so he had to find another way.

[@stephenmneedham]

How do you think those tools were made?

[@vintagejoehill]

Using the axe as a mallet. I love it. Just everything this dude does is legit awesome. Absolute legend. Beautiful build

[@vexillonerd]

Everyone uses the axe as mallet/hammer.

[@noobihack1141]

Joe... shuuut uuuuup🙄

[@thekingpotato3299]

But he used a hammer

[@vintagejoehill]

@Dingleberry jeff of course. I just love the simplicity of the tools he's using. American's bitch if the tool is the wrong color. This dude is using a hatchet that's probably 30 years old to cut and hammer. It's a good change of pace.

[@vintagejoehill]

@@noobihack1141 nooooooooooo. :) Have a good day.

[@stephencrawford6082]

Why would anyone dislike this? A joy to watch this amazing skill.

[@rmns987]

IKEA

[@1Corinthians151-4]

Probably racist ppl. Unfortunate

[@samhammer]

Power tool fetishists.

[@Walaney]

Sad man/people..🤣

[@ddsbabes7140]

they watch d whole vid just to dislike shame

[@davidsun1483]

老工匠的手藝真的很棒令人敬佩

[@AGhostintheHouse]

I hope he has young apprentices so that his skills can be passed on.

[@72Yonatan]

Most Chinese farmers are moving to live in urban areas now. But it would be sad if this art is not passed down to the future generations.

[@ETERNlTUS]

He has a kid (or in-law), who help him off-screen, which is also the father of boy who appear in this and some other videos.. That guy also the one operating the camera, editing it, upload on youtube, and also mantain this channel.

[@davidalanjonesridge9874]

Ah, yes, I adamantly agree with you all concerning this skill being passed on. As I have attend arts and crafts shows most of the booths are attended by what would appear to me to be a senior person, so, in order to perpetuate the skill I have asked some if they are training a young person? And sometimes that young person is assisting in the attendance of the booth, so, they are not only learning the skill but also the business side.

[@johnp556]

@Aconite sucks, should be guilds to ensure the true skilled craftsman get paid. Same reason why grocery store bread is the norm not the exception.

[@sws212]

It's known in Japan as Joinery. Not sure if the Chinese has any stark difference but the art itself is surviving ok. Definitely not as well as it should but there are a lot of enthusiasts around the world who learn and use it.

[@its570Key]

I’m not the only one that watched the whole thing because of how soothing the background music was 😂😂

[@aresRebellion]

I watched the whole thing in silence on autoplay

[@darealberrygarcia]

Why are block people are so evil

[@carlotiu1308]

Imagine this video playing shitty electro music in the background

[@wilfordbostic5334]

I know right

[@derricksmith6573]

The way he used the wedges to lock the railing in was genius.

[@samc2481]

This is the traditional way of building the arch bridge in China...

[@WorldAquariumSingapore]

he should write a book or ebook

[@sarttee]

i was looking at the titl, and im thinking... no nails? whats he using wood.... few minutes later he is.

[@jmsegurac]

Dude I was just gonna say the same thing. A true master indeed.

[@TheJesseManer]

I only came to the comments to see if anyone else thought this. incredible idea.

[@bbayerit]

I loved watching Grandpa build his bridge, but could spend endless hours each day just staring at it and enjoying its beauty and strength.

[@docrobinson558]

They unspoken beauty of that construction is when those joints get wet the wood will absorb the water and swell, .aking them even tighter

[@alaskanken2132]

I liked the wedge anchors on the handrails. This is the same principle on concrete anchors the more pressure down the tighter the connection. This must have been the original version.

[@carlos19524]

1000 years from now: grandpa builds flyable airplane ( no engine or gas)

[@Yung_Bnoxxx]

Grandpa builds a nuclear bomb (no metal or screws)

[@arthritis1097]

erickRBLX I think that would be a bit of a stretch prob like 50 years

[@corneleousworthington4566]

Grampa Amu shoulda used nails.. bridge breaks while testing, cause grampa tear his tunic

[@lonnieporter8566]

No, he'll do that tomorrow.

[@Millyjayttv]

First, Grandpa builds fountain of youth (no fountain, no youth)

[@ColdOsburn]

Someone need to make a documentary of this guy he must have a lot of history and stories to talk about

[@RaneBane]

I dont think they talk much tbh

[@BRONCOS997]

eddispagheddi what is that supposed to mean?

[@tanveerdeyvlogs1392]

wood history documentary?

[@alphajalloh8602]

TANVEER DEY VLOGS life lesson, only in the west people don’t respect older people. Being old in many cultures is to be wise. Except in The west

[@waterloobear3159]

They made the virus. No thanks

[@joenmass]

What a wonderful craftsman with an eye for engineering. May Grandpa live a long healthy life making more amazing things. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@Репортершын]

У деда не золотые а бесценные руки! Все построил без гвоздей! Респект деду!

[@АртурСухарев-б3ю]

И, видимо, золотые внуки...

[@ЮрийДовбищук]

Хорош наш лес

[@ЭдуардМахиев]

@@АртурСухарев-б3ю Да, внуки от дедов не далеко "падают". Думаю вырастет такой же мастер, а может и лучше.

[@АртурСухарев-б3ю]

@@ЭдуардМахиев плох тот мастер ученики которого не превзошли его..

[@АлексейКотов-ш4ь]

@@ЮрийДовбищук шутка зашла:)))

[@baine5.7]

How can this have dislikes! That was some of best craftsmanship ive seen, not one nail an solid as heck .

[@spaceninjasteve3356]

Swedish/ Irish American most are people that don’t want it in their recommended feed. But i am with you. This is awesome!

[@maggiesmith6013]

It's probably because it was used as click bate for advertising. We probably fall somewhere in a Google algorithm that says we will like the content. Kinda makes me feel used too. That being said, I do really like the video.

[@crazy9932]

Problibly cus it comes across as lost art and ancient wisdom, when a 10 yr old can look up on google how to make same thing. Heck in h.s my ckass mates and i would make lots of crap out of wood, and metal. Im not trying to dis on video, but when you can go to library and read up on how to do wood working, and follow instructions like in a lego set.. its not really lost art then. Just a guy building a bridge. That's my opinion on why thier dis likes, i didn't dislike it, he did a good job. Just opinion on what others think is all. Sorry if sound mean.

[@UnvisitedProfile]

adam latham you’re right but if you personally met the man you would understand exactly why. To hell with this guy.

[@crazy9932]

@@UnvisitedProfile nope never met him. Goid thing it was a guess lol

[@suburbia8831]

God some buddy pay this man. The world 🌎 needs more people like him he’s golden 🙌🏾

[@biglemon204]

Pay him for what- building a foot bridge on his own property?

[@suburbia8831]

Big Lemon o I didn’t know it was his property

[@b58_productions]

corona alert

[@dayconcept6197]

@@biglemon204 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA U MADE MY DAY DUDE!!!!

[@MK-ny7tp]

Gand mara gae na.. aae the Hoshiyar ban ne.

[@Hellbent7069]

Wow! Grandpa's wood working skills are impeccable to say the least. He's a very hard worker. Be blessed grandpa.

[@TheStevadin]

The main thing in this whole story is that grandpa doesn't use nails or screws to connect them, but makes cuts in the wood like so-called "swallow tails", and then the pieces have a tight connection to each other, and did you notice how he fastened the fence posts to the whole bridge, by hammering two little wooden shims at the ends of the pillars, and when driving the pillars into the prepared openings in the construction of the bridge, those shims spread wood from the inside and enable a firm connection of the fence with the bridge construction, of course without nails and screws. This is the core of carpentry, who knows how to watch has something to learn!

[@eliseomelano5742]

my no

[@eliseomelano5742]

no

[@feiluman]

@@eliseomelano5742 try google Lu Ban

[@jeraldineclark5163]

The teacher teaches , but student must want to learn and apply .

[@Ghost-Of-Kyiv-]

Thanks Bojan Vila

[@mr.marcus3929]

Потрясающее чистое, позитивное видео, которое поднимает настроение. Крепкого здоровья Дедушке Аму!

[@Dimitr_Max]

Проще трубу поставить да два грузовика щебня насыпать. Можно будет мелким транспортом проехать - повозкой, трёхколёсным велосипедом и мотоциклом, или что ещё из этого у них популярно.

[@ЕвгенийРоманов-й8в]

@@Dimitr_Max вот так у себя в колхозе и сделаешь

[@postnovnick]

Евгений Романов колхозы теперь только китайские в Сибирях. И такой хуйней там точно никто заниматься не будет.

[@dimavit3175]

@@Dimitr_Max Задача в том, чтоб построить мост, который гармонично сочетается с природной красотой и не нарушает её целостности. А за щебень, песок и трубы, дадут такой штраф, что всю жизнь рассчитываться будете, после восстановления природы за Ваш счёт.

[@abdulaxatovalaziza980]

Так прекол видео что он всё без идиного гвоздя сделал а не как проще.

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

Those self tightening tenons with the little wedges that tighten as it goes into the mortise are slick. Very advanced skill here.

[@k.s.3748]

In the west we call those fox-wedged tenons. They fell out of style here several generations ago.

[@shaunmichaels6801]

Never even seen one before, lost skills....

[@christianpnorris]

Yah, that creamed my coffee... I had a cross-cultural/generational re-eureka event seeing that. Amaze-balls ingenious!

[@chrisbabbitt4202]

@@k.s.3748 what replaced it?

[@ABhandari]

Absolutely amazing ingenuity!

[@jameslumley5170]

You are a Master Builder, Sir. You created something purposeful and made a masterpiece in doing so. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

[@Борис-ю8й]

Это не мост, а шедевр. Его надо было из морёной лиственницы строить, чтоб служил веками.

[@ГригорийАркуша]

Ничё! Из сибирской сосны тоже постоит!

[@АртурСухарев-б3ю]

@@ГригорийАркуша тонко, очень тонко. ;)

[@РамильМухаметов-к2ы]

Ну что с тайги на халявку привезли, то и строит- сгниет ещё привезут... Мой прадед за свою жизнь 59 домов срубил каждую весну продавал, за лето строил, так и подымал семью... 7детей...

[@АлексейКотов-ш4ь]

@@ГригорийАркуша шутка зашла;)))

[@СтасСтасов-в1з]

Листвяк не смог бы он так спокойно пилить

[@dr.100purrscent5]

Grandpa Amu is a True Magician! He is showing us all his secrets and are Minds Are Still Blown away by his talent! He is amazing and as cute as a button. I'm so glad his son encouraged him to share his magic with the world, it is such a delight to see. The toys he makes for his grandson are outstanding. 💗💗💗

[@SylvanApe]

I agree its cool to have this on YT, but this is basic engineering, not secrets and no one should have their mind blown by it.

[@dr.100purrscent5]

@@SylvanApe I have to stand by my comment, because to me it is mind blowing and lovely. I've watched him make incredible toys for his grandson and they are very impressive. Hell, I can't do it and even if I could I still like to give people their props because it's cool to see something creative and positive. Plus, the videos are encouraging to give people inspiration to try build something...big or small. But that's my opinion. You are certainly allowed to have your opinion too. I happen to find him magical, that's all. I hope someone in your life finds you magical. I'm sure you have cool talents too. Have a wonderful day 💗

[@SylvanApe]

@@dr.100purrscent5 Like I said, it is cool and the man has skills, but... It's just like the 'I can't draw' mentality, holding what he does as something other than skills anyone can acquire is what makes others think they can't do this too. It is a barrier to others trying.

[@dr.100purrscent5]

@@SylvanApe I disagree. I think his videos are encouraging. Just because I have never built a mini bridge doesn't mean I don't believe in myself...carpentry isn't my natural skill. I can learn, and with a little guidance I can do a lot. But that's neither here nor there. This isn't about me not believing in myself. I'm good. I am inspired by his talent. I have many talents of my own too. Some people acknowledge them; some people hate on them; but most people don't know about them. As I grow I learn that all 3 sides are just fine, because my only true competition is me. I'm becoming more happy with me everyday, Grandpa Amu seems pretty happy. I guess that is all that matters really. Peace ✌

[@SylvanApe]

@@dr.100purrscent5 ​ @Dr. 100 PurrScent "This isn't about me not believing in myself" It's not about you at all, nor was what I said. If you reread my post you will see I am talking about how holding people/skills like this in reverence is a barrier to others trying. It's exactly how ancient societies like stone masons, carpenters, weavers etc used to stop others trying to copy their techniques or even have a go without paying dues. It was always 5% 'magic' that had to be given to you, or inherited. Once people learned that there was only skill, not juju, involved, many more people began to do it themselves. "carpentry isn't my natural skill" And here it is in all its 'I can't draw' glory. It's not a natural skill for anyone, it is a skill-learned and practiced. See, it's insipid in our language and minds - 'He's special' so he can do it, rather than, 'He has developed a skill with the help of others, I can do it too.'

[@Coneshot]

May the people who downvoted this video never have the pleasure of crossing such a fine bridge!

[@takayama1638]

It’s not the bridge people vote for, it’s the video. Music probably made people vote down. I didn’t because I like the content, but music was nerve racking.

[@vtown7o7]

@@takayama1638 turn it down

[@redjoker9351]

My good sir u just take the words out my mouth but nicer

[@guitarlots]

Or stumble and fall in the creek

[@sord134]

Perfect 👍

[@donquixote1502]

The Design of this bridge is brilliant. Grandpa Mu´s handy work is outstanding and the way he uses his wooden saw is incredible. He cuts perfect 90-degree angel with this 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤

[@virginiafisher4573]

The " old ways " are the most beautiful and lasting. Thank you.

[@vivous6842]

What do you mean by the old ways? If you're talking about his carpentry skills, as a carpenter's apprentice I can say for certain that that level of expertise is what's still being taught. I don't mean to say he's not good or something. He didn't use a single power tool. I just mean that it's not be any means the old way

[@BeHumb13]

@@vivous6842 😒...it is OLD and she jus gave the man a compliment. Let it be 🙄

[@vivous6842]

@@BeHumb13 im not trying to offend, like I said I'm just stating that it's not the old way since carpenter's are still taught to do things like this, It's just THE way. And I certainly didn't disagree with her complement. Like I said, he didn't use a single power tool, that in itself is a very tough feat considering his age

[@tmo_117]

ViVous One what he meant by the old ways is no nails or power tools

[@99Etien]

T Mo and exactly this is what is STILL the way you learn it as a carpenter! just because you think its old and not done anymore it does not mean it is!

[@LostChaos1313]

"Holy $#:+" Old school carpentry at its finest. As a carpenter that is some fine skills used to build a simply beautiful structure.

[@wideawake7071]

I built a deck a years back an its a little over kill .. cause i spent more time thinking of the best ways to make it strong an sturdier than others ive looked over.. i can remember checking it out after the long process i took an the feeling i had knowing i did this. Cause im not a carpenter, but its been almost 20 years now an this structure is still strong an standing.. the feeling its gave me over these years has been worth more than just a deck.. watching that old man smile after completing his project, yea, i understand , i understand completely.. id love to have his skill..

[@CarlosMorales-dn8ww]

He started when he was 12 years old

[@JZBL86]

in ancient China, they did built the buildings like this

[@bumblebee0369]

@@JZBL86 . ..I bet all those buildings built like this stood up for a very long time. If their still standing today. Very nice

[@JZBL86]

@@bumblebee0369 there still are many these kind of buildings in China. the oldest extant timber-frame building in China were built in Tang dynasty, more than 1000 years ago. You may see Nanchan tample at en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanchan_Temple

[@Razvii]

This man out here casually making dozens of damn near perfect fit dove tail joints like second nature

[@majsketchup]

That and the joints for the hand railing which were made to expand by using small wedges (so it seemed) were super impressive

[@richard2mitchell]

@@majsketchup yea you got it right the holes was tapered

[@stanleystriker7065]

I hope he's got at least one apprentice working for him.... 🤩

[@SheolicSeraph]

I recall that as a child, my grandpa from China would come over every two or three years. Dude as an absolute beast in wood work and gardening. He made all his tools by hand, and actually forged the metal parts himself. He made us beds, chairs, replaced our doors, etc. I don’t recall that he ever used a single nail or screw, but solely relied on wood working techniques. When I asked him how he got so good, he said he spent his childhood in the 1940s and 50s learning how to work wood. Some people obtain these old skills because they grew up in rural areas and had to hand make things by themselves, so knowledge was passed on through the generations.

[@majsketchup]

@@SheolicSeraph That's amazing. Thanks for sharing

[@hanslgurtner3082]

Not the one who earned a million in one month, my respect, but this man who still masters the old techniques.

[@serezhakorzhov3149]

Молодчина дедушка, простой инструмент, одним словом мастер, здоровья вам.

[@АндрейПрокичев]

Заметил замки какие, особенно на перилах понравились. Этот точно дом без единого гвоздя соберёт.

[@neghahfa5645]

Но, на всякий случай, первым по мосту мальца пустил.

[@ВладимирГуков-ц2и]

Ну а ты , что хотел, русский лес ведь прочный, и без гвоздей можно дом собирать

[@БобЗлобный]

@@АндрейПрокичев смотрел замки у японцов красивые конечно. Но сложные и много времени уходит. Это действительно надо либо болеть этим либо за деньги делать, а так можно гораздо проще и быстрее.

[@PoTaPblcH_8]

@@БобЗлобный в данном случае видимо мужику просто нравится работа. а вот сколько эта работа стоит, даже боюсь представить. А сколько труда вложено.....!

[@atomsk1972]

Don't give this guy power tools, he'll take over the world.

[@xxzzsss]

Not for Pewdiepie (knee gears, about that word)

[@p.w.7493]

Did you notice how 'sharp' his tools are, lol? He's GOTTA be an engineer!!💯

[@raymondorech5578]

@@p.w.7493 Plus the precise angles of his cuts, so satisfactory 😌...

[@ellisrobinson6926]

All he needs... Is his Hatchet

[@jiaunmew878]

😂😂😂

[@路人-r9i]

有能力 有手藝 還肯分享與傳承 是一位令人敬佩的師傅👍

[@RT-rt9rt]

Long live Grandpa Amu and his helper... We need more people like Grandpa Amu and his partner...

[@bobross547]

Yes

[@ЛехаГарай]

Этому человеку жизни и здоровья.

[@lssimon.7143]

Every piece just fit perfect 👌

[@SRK.203]

Натуральный жизни

[@tdutybq10]

И русского леса....побольше да???

[@АнжейДжованни]

@@tdutybq10 пнх

[@tdutybq10]

@@АнжейДжованни и пож, не хамите... Или пешая прогулка с эротич уклоном???

[@tomware9448]

This is my favorite build a level of craftsmanship rarely seen today

[@borvigroup5311]

Hope this grandpa healthy and happiness

[@hernisr.quinonez824]

.

[@f.k.burnham8491]

A totally beautiful construction project, both in craftsmanship and in physical beauty. This was a very complicated project and I salute your skill in constructing it. I think here in the U.S. you would be considered a Master Craftsman.

[@Jay-yc8me]

Yes，This is the wisdom of our ancestors.

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

He's a master craftsman anywhere he goes. Duh?

[@joncykoshy836]

Yes.💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@mryang3644]

What people would pay for his work.. oh my.

[@sakhinakhatun6074]

@@mryang3644 sadly, he probably won't be payed much at all for his work, because with power tools and whatnot, it would be cheaper and quicker.

[@rlancin]

The best part was seeing him play with his grandson on the bridge he built with his bare hands

[@freakygardener8033]

Grandfather is TRULY THE MASTER of wood art!!! 👍👍

[@ThunderingMilwaukee]

A man that can build a bridge without nails can build friendships without gaps.

[@path.1243]

❤

[@追剧鴨鴨]

yes💗

[@kejingdu1384]

Well-said

[@abdiaspaulodossantosfilhop7593]

Não é qualquer profissional que faz isso, tem que ser além de bom carpinteiro, muitíssimo inteligente. Parabéns.....

[@aureacamargo7828]

Isso mesmo! Parabéns

[@bpmiller87]

The wedges placed in the handrail was ingenious. Just like hanging a handle in an axe -- the more he drives the handrail down, the more the wedges spread the wood creating a very tight fit.

[@grzegorzkapica7930]

I loved that.

[@TheWatchers11]

Yea. Noticed the same thing. Like wooden concrete.

[@omoyomoyo6986]

Greate job ! Not even a single needle !!

[@omoyomoyo6986]

@icslook Greate job ! Not even a single needle !!

[@portarocc]

bpmiller87 Okay, so this was amazing woodwork. But I’m not versed in woodwork at all. Let me ask this: I know wood is very sensitive to ambient changes. Will this construct expand and contract and weaken? Not one nail was used.i can’t believe how sturdy and strong the bridge looks.

[@StrdFrgman]

He is a rock star. 🤘 Just imagine what we all are losing with time. Construction, cooking, natural medicine, etc. I’m gonna build a mini version so I can kinda understand what he is doing physics-wise. Awesome

[@RedmarKerkhof]

I hope everyone appreciates how difficult the joint at 10:03 is to pull off. With the wedges on the inside of the mortice and tenon joint, there is no way to correct it if you get it wrong. It has to fit perfectly on the first try. The Japanese call it jigoku kusabi: "hell wedge".

[@sipingal]

It very difficult to pull off, but not that difficult to “fix” it, the only cost is wasting the tenon.

[@mansaha9288]

@Sipingal Liu “Fixing hell wedge” should be one of his future contents

[@atommachine]

I fixed a Salmon fin back on a Totem pole with this method.

[@chrislui571]

Japanese learnt this skill from China back in Tang dynasty

[@suckiemee]

Old man you are really good with wood. Merry Christmas

[@alexilauto1419]

@Lif3 Liberals actually support a lot more religions than you think (and actually exclude the more "crazier" ones). I am Greek, and I am a proud democrat, and an original Christian and I'd appreciate you stop putting all your (not you specifically) problems all on Liberals. Please, and thank you. Oh, and merry christmas, because I have a little respect.

[@forours8883]

Chinese old people don't know what is Christmas.

[@МилошГашевић]

Without a single nail! True mastership! God's blessings from Serbia!

[@montenegro2706]

Милош Гашевић Deda je legenda :)

[@edruceross]

I saw one single nail tho

[@maddogtannen6984]

Ahh you are from the land of Genociders

[@МилошГашевић]

@@maddogtannen6984 well, if You think that, that's not my problem :)

[@吴小溪-y1o]

太厉害了！有智慧的建造！

[@themaroonwaymedia9486]

Beastly. It is said when Elders die, a library of knowledge dies with them.

[@fijitone692]

It’s said when the Chinese Elderly die, a colony of bats 🦇 flies around them.

[@Ganges1081]

Yes, what practical engineering i learned was all blessings of my grandpa.

[@Ganges1081]

Society without elders, is like people without one eye.

[@fefnireindraer144]

@hhhk20 yeah sure we do. i guarantee you NOTHING with your 'superior material and techniques' will survive 10% as long as the Great Pyramids have.

[@plantmanstudios]

That's why wise people should write books. Their knowledge never dies when they write a book. Would you like to live forever? Write a book and you will.

[@velimircuvrk1640]

KZbin recommendations algorithm work's in mysterious ways.

[@vivianhamilton616]

Ikr!? But I enjoyed this video though.

[@FeZerret]

I think they put paying people in trending Sometimes

[@jarroddraper5140]

Helmuth Weidling of corse how do u think most the big guys grow

[@miqdadabdwalad]

It's called ads.

[@light564]

300 years later: Legend says it still stands even to this day.

[@lengdelicacy0122]

It's your turn

[@maidak]

It's nearly finished

[@voidlight6006]

@Austin Fox yea theres a reason the old bridge was bamboo , still cool tho ,and he can always put a waterproof stain

[@gavinkersey7743]

The wooden castles from the sengoku jidai period are still standing so it might

[@bryanknecht6860]

@Austin Fox same thought here

[@loganboehnlein2738]

When you realize that the biggest and most elaborate Chinese and Japanese castles still stand strong today, and also weren't built with nails, screws, glue, or electric tools, this puts it all into perspective. This is the level of talent they were working with

[@firekrakkur794]

I was so taken by his amazing skills... when he waved at THE END, I waved back! ☺☺☺

[@catalyngangmei5091]

😁😁

[@леонидлипатов-ш6х]

Деду уважение и долгих лет жизни.. Уникально.

[@Kvas..]

Усиленный мост да Винчи. Это не очень уникально

[@phredflypogger4425]

It is a shame that we in the west have lost these skills to the industrial age. Long live Grandpa Amu.

[@WeskerBioHazard]

we never built stuff like that in europe what are you talking about ? we have other methods

[@nesbitt615]

Its not that the skills are lost, it's the cost of labor and over regulation that prevents craftsmanship like this from Thriving in every day life in the west. I know amish and cabinet makers that can do this level of work. This is awesome though, but to put that much work into something like this that will rot away in a few years seems counterproductive, but, I guess you would have the skills to do it again! Lol

[@alfatejpblind6498]

Handyman skills aren’t lost in the west, and they’re certainly no more ”lost” than in the east. Speak for yourself.

[@phredflypogger4425]

@@alfatejpblind6498 Sorry, I didn't realize that you are proficient in traditional rural Chinese craft skills.

[@alfatejpblind6498]

Phred Flypogger How could ”traditional rural chinese craft skills” have been forgotten in the west then?

[@wahyunurhidayat2425]

Wah luarbiasa sekali ide kreatifnya ke sangat menginspirasi sekali Wajib di coba nih Terimakasih ilmu baru nya

[@scottmcmillan5085]

"This Old House" with power tools, nails and glue has nothing on this "Old Grandpa" with hand tools only, and ingenuity.

[@verdis23rdoperaunballoinma39]

Great Grandpa Amu! This was a bit of Norm A before all the New Yankee Workshop and This old House "supporters" made it seem you needed a small fortune in power tools to do anything--but still grateful to him--brave enough after watching his and other videos of the day to take a 1000 sq ft bungalow house to studs, redo ALL of it and make a tidy little start of a fortune for a 27 yo couple to go on with when sold. Now have homes plural with acreage where Grandpa Amu's bridge will work great and a tribe of children to have fun building it...

[@zonkeymaker]

And time lol

[@thetessellater9163]

Not a patch on Thomas Telford !

[@jasonh5571]

These guys are true Masters the structure alone was done with Dovetales and the railing with Fox tendons wow. Marvelous engineering that bridge will no doubt be there for decades

[@IlliniDog01]

Without treating the lumber, I'm not so sure. Structurally, it seems really sound.

[@wolfumz]

It looks like hes just estimating the dimensions of the dovetails usung his eye, same with the fittings... is that possible? Or did the video skip all the measuring?

[@WaltRBuck]

@@IlliniDog01 I's thought about this as well. In my experience, with specific types of condition resistant and big resistant woods, structures tend to have a much shorter life span.

[@mranonymous7183]

@@WaltRBuck Read up on the Horyuji Temple. Although there was a fire requiring most of it to be rebuilt after a fire in 670, "14 pagoda timbers, including two rafters confirmed to have been cut in 663 and 631."

[@HbkDaTeam]

Better than any Tik Tok “life hack” Something actually worth watching

[@nawalniwil4149]

Of course

[@MatthewsHardyal]

Christian Morgan yes definitely

[@mishkamee]

This has nothing to do with tik tok

[@HbkDaTeam]

D. Ma I despise Tik Tok, don’t even have it downloaded

[@HbkDaTeam]

master munguku I didn’t necessarily say it did. I said it was something worth watchin instead of ppl wasting countless hourz on stupid and cringey videoz

[@shmickyshmoe]

I always enjoy watching grandpa😄

[@paulosborne6517]

The mortice locking wedges on the the tenons are genius - those hand rails will never come out.

[@matthewyim2258]

How effective is that wooden X that he places in the handrail? I have zero experience with carpentry but that looked questionable

[@tylergames1277]

Ya, I was wondering about that when he constructed them. Then I was like....oooooh! That's awesome!

[@patrick1532]

@@matthewyim2258 Does what it needs to do. It's under enough tension to stay well stuck in place and will give more than enough rigidity to the handrails to be effective.

[@shirooumu]

When I saw that my mind blown, that's a big brain move

[@HopinhosBDO]

and it's the only gap a child could easily go through

[@tomcraige4781]

His patience is as impressive as his skill

[@singlemomrvlife]

支持阿木爷爷。很多外国人都以为这种技术是日本的，youtube上也很多日本的账号做手做木工，希望更多的人看到阿木爷爷，知道这种古老的技术其实源自于中国，也希望中国的年轻人能传承下去。有机会的话我很想学习

[@jxjren6545]

国内视频网站也不少，可有用吗？这堵墙在那他们看不到我们的视频我们也看不到他们的视频😂（顶多靠几个转载）

[@tvchina1175]

＠zac233 bal 做视频的用户不在于多，在于精。即使有那么多的用户涌入这上面，你想一下youtube的官方会怎么做，绝对会删账号。不希望太多人看到真实的中国是他们的政治正确。最近我都有思考过一个问题。你说啊，共产党知不知道还有一些用户可以翻墙，其实是知道的，只是睁一只眼闭一只眼。你可能会说，因为国内有一些国外的企业以及留学生。如果是他们这部分人完全可以凭借签证以及外国公司的资格申请专线申请专用账号。就好像是在这防火墙上面开了很多给他们的通道。后来我仔细的想了一下，我明白了，因为翻墙出来的这些人都是有脑子的人，都有独立思考认知和判断的能力。墙外的资讯看的多了，有很多以前不明白的事情就明白了。 想要更多的外国人看到了解这些东西说实话很难，因为话语权都在西方手中，或者说你所展示你文化用的平台都是人家的，你不占优势。系统不给你推荐，什么用都没有。

[@oscarazaria2141]

Ok

[@lahujack9457]

zac233 bal 现在KZbin不也很多人订阅了吗

[@CapnChkn1]

是的，嗯，我了解，但是我已经看到中美洲印第安人和其他有才能，才华和时间的人进行类似的手工制作。 作为西方人，我们为这位绅士所具备的和平，安宁和能力感到着迷

[@jimday6244]

Sturdy and pleasing design. Wonderful work Grandpa!

[@howtogetridofatoothache6821]

I’ve never seen anything like this this is absolutely beautiful. I love how they made a bridge out of almost nothing but just basic trees. Absolutely beautiful 💜

[@vivous6842]

If you're still young and like to work with your hands I'd suggest you find a carpentry apprenticeship near you cuz I myself am a carpenter's apprentice and while it's hard work at times it's definitely a great way to go and you would get the opportunity to do stuff like this yourself

[@StraitClownin909]

Hey I'll give you a basic tree

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

In something like this, there is more knowledge than wood. This is why we try to teach children, these skills are needed. It isn't glorious, but for the many thousands of footsteps that will walk on it and never know who made it.

[@ralger]

His joinery skills are amazing , it’s the kind of skill only a lifetime of patience and perseverance can give you.

[@РоманСидоров-н8т]

Дедушка здоровья тебе и твоим близким!

[@tdutybq10]

Пиздий больше нашего леса ....забыл добавить... А наши бабки пусть ходят в брод ...

[@tdutybq10]

@@АнжейДжованни причём тут бабки??? Идиот

[@bravespirit8805]

@@tdutybq10 иди бояру допей

[@tdutybq10]

@@bravespirit8805 после тебя даже бомжы не пьют...так что маме своей можешь отнести..

[@racelcantik6333]

For Grandpa , congrotuliesion, God Job, very strong and healty always, God Blees You all Family, because you good people.thank you.

[@BlissfulBluebell]

The way he made everything fit so nicely is very satisfying! I may not have searched for this but enjoyed it anyway 👏👏

[@ghawkins816]

The most amazing part is it took just under 14 mins to complete!

[@Meatwad787]

Lol. "You're stOopId iT toOk wAy loNgeR" 😂

[@MyPoetik]

Nope surely 2 or 3 days hahaha

[@rafgaming709]

@@MyPoetik r/whoosh