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

[@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……

[@jamesandrew1117]

Not one nail. No glue. No metal fasteners. Just wood. And a few simple tools. No powered drills, saws. He is a true artist.

[@dr.100purrscent5]

One of The Best Artists I've ever seem 😍

[@lukesteele5013]

Its a de Vinci bridge

[@SylvanApe]

Just factory produced tools that make it possible to get the level of fit and finish it has. It's cool but people need to chill on the weird idea this is special, it's bronze age technology.

[@lukesteele5013]

@@SylvanApe it may be old technology, but it does take skill to use them this well. and also those are not made in a factory. Someone of his skill either makes there own tools or they are hand made by a master tool smith.

[@SylvanApe]

​@@lukesteele5013 ​ @luke steele The axe, hammer, builder's square, saws, chisel and shovel are all store bought ones, not some weird artisan made tools.

[@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.

[@gocha_1234]

Да кто сказал что это его идея? Китайцы воруют по всему миру технологии. Это же правда 😂😂

[@threecampbells]

The old ways live in this very gifted man. I hope he has someone who is interested to learn and understand and have it passed on to them. People like him are a blessing to everyone. I say to this gentleman "you are a master of building" live long, live healthy, live blessed, be at peace and joy.

[@christianpnorris]

Hopefully the baby at the end will carry wood for the dad in the middle when he pulls this bridge up like the gramdpa at the beginning with the new trees that need cleared for the garden in the future. :)

[@paulieramos]

Rodger Campell you are stupid, stop trying to kick knowledge and act like you praise this dude. I can build that with a pneumatic air gun and a 12 inch circular table saw in half the time than Mr. MIYAGI

[@threecampbells]

@@paulieramos Grandfather of mine had me helping build houses at 8yrs old. I have a 26 year masters in HVAC-R. I worked heavy industry, industrial plants, chemical factories. I got an engineering degree. I guess the difference between an arrogant self absorbed prick and someone like me who belives in the values of the old ways. Yeah, go use your power tools and your rude behavior and build a great bridge so you can feel impotant when you lack wisdom, skills and manners. Have a good life wonder man✌

[@bobskadoodle2484]

I bet he never thought when he was younger learning all these skills, that he would be sharing it with millions of people

[@IsaakSchimdt]

Tens of millions*

[@Hero4fun77]

Ye, youtube wasn't a thing when he was young.

[@MatthewsHardyal]

Bob Skadoodle haha ikr KZbin allows you share your work with anyone

[@katie-st8nx]

@@MatthewsHardyal but plenty of people still would have crossed the bridge

[@jackzhou411]

this kind of skill came almost 1000 years ago. it is the traditional building skill of ancient Chinese building

[@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

[@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 🎉

[@w.knudsen5570]

Carpentry is something that I have not learned. I do enjoy watching someone at their craft. This video shows an artist at its best.

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.

[@solarflare1008]

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

[@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

[@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 ! 👍😉❤

[@bfcfan2739]

In a world where technology has largely taken over our lives i found this mans ability to create something practical and beautiful using natural materials from the local environment inspiring. Great job.

[@brettonjohansen1619]

@Socrates 1 and 0 make no sense 😭

[@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

[@ohmahgawdfilms]

my favorite part was the wedges in the hand rail. When it's hammered down it holds the walking slats down and then the wedges spread the wood inside locking it into place. This is absolutely genius!

[@TheArditra]

Exactly what I thought too! At first I thought old foo was gonna wreck the wood but nu'uh he done good.

[@stephenlomas8555]

It's, actually called a foxed mortice and tenon which is good to see but very rare these days.

[@lorddiablo8575]

Yeah, Me too ..... I do admire much about this kind of self - knocking system , what a genius design WITHOUT a piece of nail, just by Inter-locking system like dovetail design !

[@kanalbiru]

Yes, I agree this advance tech

[@ivanzucconi]

Old carpentry tricks. Make sure it is right or it won't come off.😜😉

[@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!

[@imarockinpanda]

Don't need nails when everything is perfect to fit and interlocked. This was super calming to watch

[@onetanimal9725]

All of the channels like this need to get together and make a village

[@emelen123jamesula2]

That would be fantastic.

[@reforgedcriterion1471]

Our ancestors have, over and over, since the beginning of man.

[@youngkale2685]

@@reforgedcriterion1471 and now we live in concrete jungles where you sit in the same spot all day to be able to live

[@reforgedcriterion1471]

​@@youngkale2685 Some of you do, while the rest of us live normal lives. That's the reason why people can't see eye to eye when it comes to politics. City people have completely different issues than country folk. I'd go crazy too if I lived in a box, then rode a box to work in another box.

[@reforgedcriterion1471]

@Omega There are massive cities covered by the ocean that aren't much more than clean cut rock. Look more like landing strips for aliens.

[@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!

[@gezaburkit8914]

The Best. Thank You Grandpa Amu for showing us your beautiful art.

[@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.

[@tjrodgers4200]

Old construction has always been a passion of mine. It is a lost art that is a shame we are loosing. Old construction techniques are stronger, and last longer. Thank you Grandpa A Mu for sharing your skill so others may learn from it. You are a master of your craft.

[@zhongwei2150]

日本比我们保留的还要多

[@Clover0528]

True.

[@GrassSaint33]

Would this thing really be more reliable than a modern steel bridge? That seems unlikely.

[@MichaelRay380]

@@GrassSaint33 Steel doesn't grow on trees

[@Zidniaailman]

*IKEA has left the chat*

[@junsong8834]

I am sorry. :)

[@EngMorvan]

😂😂😂

[@xiuxiuyi7971]

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@Mrw5211]

😂

[@_NakFelzKi_]

*HAHAHAHA*

[@edyirawan7406]

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

[@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?

[@erniedelgado6013]

Grandpa Amu is a great craftsman. Bless his heart.

[@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...

[@АртёмКулябин-о4и]

Дедушка Аму ты мастер каких нужно еще по искать и осталось таких мастеров вообще мало, дай бог тебе прожить столько же сколько ты прожил и ЗДОРОВЬЯ ТЕБЕ ОГРОМНОГО👏👏👏🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@loriamora6202]

how this evolved to cell phones and computers

[@Hunter_Brandon2]

There's something oddly human about an old man using his lifetime of knowledge and skill to build a literal bridge for his grandchildren to walk across.

[@inhalemyants9569]

"A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they will never sit in." -Greek proverb In this case, it's a bridge.

[@katie-st8nx]

@@inhalemyants9569 great quote

[@AutistiCat2406]

NO Biden not a lifetime of knowledge...

[@namelastname4077]

AutistiCat2406 why not a lifetime? speaks english. use words.

[@tommymack3210]

AutistiCat2406 and how do you know, AutistiCat2406?...

[@vlas8329]

Why someone would dislike this is beyond me .. these skills and knowledge needs to be preserved

[@Masimirrimies]

Because its corona spreaders

[@rufs6468]

They are preserved mate they're called joiners and carpenters, and the people that design the bridges and structural support are architects and engineers.

[@harrisonharrison5678]

@@Masimirrimies You are the enemy of the Chinese.

[@ChefMitter]

same reason why this guy has 1 mn subs but some random dude with a base guitar and memes gains a mil. subs a month.

[@saintbarrett5121]

I asked the same thing

[@anyone4mud]

What is most amazing to me is the fact that I never saw him use a tape measure. Or for that matter no level, no plumbline, no square, not even a piece of string. I've been a carpenter and woodworker for most of my adult life. I'm 63 years old and after watching this man work I must admit my skills are nothing compared to him. I am thoroughly impressed!

[@JustAnotherThisDJ]

Maybe it was edited, but I like to think of this man as a wood ninja no matter ;)

[@nlight8769]

@Baby Lon He did use nails... but just for previewing the central structure at the beginning of the video

[@AkariLimano]

@@nlight8769 where do you see nails? Around 0:50 there are only pencil marks.

[@mmpdg]

Impressive work! Strong and beautiful!!! That must be ancient technology for sure!

[@nlight8769]

@@AkariLimano at 0:48 bottom of the screen on the quarter left, look closely, this is not he only place, but this one is the most obvious. For this assembly to hold at that moment without any sort of mortise or "slot lines", he either had to use some kind of rope, or nails, or glue... nails it was. Nothing wrong about it, and nothing diminishing his skills, but hey, I have the impression that many people actually overate his skills. He obviously wasn't taught with the utmost precision as we tend to do in the west, just with the right enough precision where it does makes most sense, in a highly functionnal and efficient way. No time to waste sorta spirit, whith hand tools. The dude is amazing and impressive regardless. Just saying that his videos should motivate anyone to actually give it a try, they might be surprised that in the end the most diificult is not necessarly what it might seems at first glance.

[@davidsun1483]

老工匠的手藝真的很棒令人敬佩

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@scottandersen420]

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

[@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.

[@TakTakSub]

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.

[@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

[@lugwrench9832]

When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground.

[@luisstanker1491]

Nice spoke. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@_Solaris]

Hey, that's good

[@MrPingoMS]

That's true.

[@abf9112]

@kawazaki kizuko bruh

[@cranky9830]

Underrated comment

[@BobbyTucker]

I was totally enthralled at this gentleman's expert craftmanship throughout this video, I never once looked at the time, just paying attention to the detail. I could never build something like this and be confident as this man was. I knew he trusted his prowess completely when I observed his grandson walking ahead of him on his completed footbridge, what a masterpiece. I want to say thank you, Sir, for sharing a snapshot of your life with all of us.

[@eddarby469]

I would never have the patience to make those dovetails with hand tools. I could build that bridge with hand tools and no metal fasteners, but it would not have the degree of craftsmanship he put into this project. Very well done.

[@user-00dog]

FREE UIGHUR . FREE HONG KONG.

[@tessquarles9587]

Grandpa Amu is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! If you happen to just "FIND" this video in your feed, PLEASE watch others of his!! He truly makes some of the best, most wonderful thing's! And his relationship with the little grandson is SO ADORABLE!! 💜💜💜💜

[@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???

[@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]

😂😂😂

[@Chinawoodcarving]

I’m a carpenter for 55 years this year, the sixth generation descendant of a carpenter family, and the inheritor of China's intangible cultural heritage. When I watch this man I feel like an apprentice again. The culture of Chinese architecture is extensive and profound and deserves our in-depth research and study all our life. Hope to see more of your projects!

[@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.

[@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?

[@richardvillegas3799]

Can’t even express the brilliance of this craftsmanship #respect

[@樂咖林]

小橋流水人間仙境，再搭配上爺爺的巧手滿分

[@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.

[@TheDailyMemesShow]

Grandpa is a genius: he knows how to magically appear in my recommendations tab without me expecting it 😁

[@kurokyoto6221]

he's just looking out for all of his grandkids

[@rc-wingman5719]

Ccp sponsored videos. They are popping up everywhere on KZbin to give China a better international face. Videos like these are artificial upvoted to become trending. There are a lot of documentry about soft power in China here on KZbin. This is probably all fake and the bridge isnt used for anything.

[@borvigroup5311]

Hope this grandpa healthy and happiness

[@hernisr.quinonez824]

.

[@wangxiaoxiao732]

阿木爷爷太了不起了，想传统艺术致敬

[@AndresSepeda-tz6pf]

De verdad es un genio

[@ДобромирБояджиев]

Това не се учи никъде. Това е талант.

[@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

[@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?

[@hogfry]

I've been woodworking most of my life and I cannot stress enough how amazing his technique is... the patience and the skill he shows is incredible.

[@hanslgurtner3082]

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

[@aletaschulz1108]

Mortis and tendon construction is better than glue and nails or even glue and screws! Thank you for showing such beautiful craftmanship in building an arch bridge🤗

[@jeffffro7674]

I've built tables with the same 'fox wedged tenons' and then also 'through wedged tenons' and I can tell everyone, if the bridge was wider, you could EASILY drive a 18 wheeler across that, loaded with a bulldozer!! Yet, not an ounce of glue or a single screw or nail used! This is how things need to be done! Astonishingly beautiful!

[@salvadorelmercabotageiii9148]

jeffffro7674 maybe if he used hardwood and not soft wood like what he used

[@j.r.millstone]

@@salvadorelmercabotageiii9148 softwood can be very beneficial in this application. Softwoods will flex and bend in situations where hardwood would crack or break.

[@РисковыйЧародей]

@@j.r.millstone заходим в гости, смотрим как мы строим)

[@richardbigouette3651]

It's also a lot more work to do with hand tools. Very impressive!

[@Haunter131313]

I do wood projects all the time for most my life. I am amazed at the craftsmanship of this! Absolutely awesome! As a craftsman to another, I really enjoyed watching you work and learned too. Thank you for sharing.

[@tubetaz]

In another life, or in a parallel universe, I'd love to be his son or grandson so that I could be his apprentice. He has so much love and patience for his wonderful skills. Thank you so much, Sir!

[@HollywoodCreeper]

Great plan to get the apprenticeship. Hahahaha Sounds like it might work. Fingers crossed that in another life, you could be this apprentice that you so fervently desire. It sounds like a passion. Talk about going through the backdoor.

[@-Deena.]

My thoughts entirely. Your are a mind reader. 😊

[@chijinduchizoba7194]

No nails and everything keyed in and super strong.

[@graham2631]

I was at peace watching him build it,l don't have words to describe the moment he had with his grandson.

[@-Deena.]

@@graham2631 Me neither. It was beautiful beyond words. It is life as it is meant be...pure earth connection and love.

[@jameslumley5170]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@MikhluhoMaklay]

супер дедушка . я такого ещё не видел . мастер своего дела . ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kingdunker7935]

The bridge is more secure than my future.

[@cayennenaturetrails8953]

LoL !!!! Yeah :)

[@krisismat9022]

Hahaha =)

[@noneofurbusiness1464]

bahahahaha....right...lol

[@immigratewithjim]

😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nevasoba5953]

Im a carpenter now for almost 25 years . I cant hold grandpas tape . He is an artist.

[@poppopsapiaries9061]

An amazing craftsman in art and beauty. Memorizing to watch his skillful hands create a masterpiece bridge with the most basic of hand tools. Well done Sir.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@wahyunurhidayat2425]

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

[@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

[@Matthew23and12KJV]

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

[@vivous6842]

@@Matthew23and12KJV 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!

[@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.....!

[@johntate9612]

I'm a finish carpenter, which means I can start projects, I just can't finish them...thank you for sharing. That guy was great...no nails no electricity...wow !

[@nothingnew69]

What...you can start it but not finish. Are you Democrat. Lol seriously I'm a carpenter and I can build anything start to finish. Wait a finisher ...finishes it.

[@janedoe-dy3rr]

Oh wow! I had no idea that I actually have a title. Happy day lol.

[@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.

[@RT-rt9rt]

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

[@bobross547]

Yes

[@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

[@zhilin2300]

国内普遍觉得，这样的手艺人中国太多了，不稀罕，但仔细想想，这样的手艺人已经越来越少了，工匠在古代地位很高，到了现代，反而默默无闻了

[@dl8935]

古代工農地位長期都是低的 要不然近代鬧革命幹啥 且不說近代 古代由工農起義造成改朝換代的事件也不少

[@fahai_o]

被机床打败了 用机床来开孔代替手工

[@vipe5010]

为啥不搞个综艺比赛来推广一下，多么好的内容。工匠精神

[@ange5582]

因为中国早就已经被列强欺负，放弃自然的方式，选择不可持续的工业化道路了。仔细想想清政府当时说的燃烧煤气的火车开在北京是反自然的这句话，真的有错吗？

[@dwightlin4458]

士农工商

[@maxgrey435]

What a polished example of woodworking mastery. These guys are amazing!!!!!

[@леонидлипатов-ш6х]

Деду уважение и долгих лет жизни.. Уникально.

[@Kvas..]

Усиленный мост да Винчи. Это не очень уникально

[@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.'

[@ramonrogel1131]

Watched this during lockdown. Workmanship is amazing considering that he was using logs that are not completely straight and uneven diameters! Lot of patience in cutting out tongues, grooves and rabbets.

[@invent5540]

Said the guy who built nothing😉

[@granola661]

@@invent5540 Its still impressive how well he is fitting those uneven and different logs together perfectly. I have built a lot of shit in my life with wood and also metal and it always takes me a lot of back and forth fitting and tuning before its perfect but this guy just measured everything perfectly even tho his working material is uneven and rough

[@hudsonboysfirewood8322]

Hell Yeah most people couldn't understand the craftsmanship it takes to do a project with the enormous amount of detail that he put into this

[@rodkirt9273]

Reaper of Souls With all of the cuts in the scenes and the ability to edit the video; how can you know that he did this project with just one try? Looks like you are assuming more than what probably actually happened. The project ended up looking like a piece of art.

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@themaroonwaymedia9486]

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

[@GodFirst_8]

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.

[@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:)))

[@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!!!😎😉🙂☺😀😄🙄💪👌👏🖒👍🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@kitwinn1942]

No nails and no glue at all, the magnificent Chinese carpenter

[@Yellow-er7ml]

Thank you

[@TheGrandexeno]

He's so flaccid, I love it!!

[@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.

[@teachmechinese]

The bridge turned out 100 times more amazing than i could've imagined

[@shmickyshmoe]

I always enjoy watching grandpa😄

[@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.

[@robertcecil6880]

I so admire and respect old world crafts and craftsmen. Absolutely, hats off Grandfather.

[@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.

[@susannangim3262]

這種木夾木的枝能，千年中國古代己有建做，極端穩固。這爺爺真是技術一流！

[@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?

[@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 .

[@ItaliaJP400]

Thanks Bojan Vila

[@Android-qj2yu]

Damn the end made me tear up. You can see the accomplishment in his face. Him being an older man, I can imagine him wanting to leave pieces of him around so his grandkids can remember him.

[@codes5218]

We call this Woodbending. The new avatar that bends earth and water at the same time! Great craftsmanship.