How to Make Patterned Plane Shaving Veneers - Yosegi

[@JuneSivell]

I too appreciate the silence, speaking when necessary. No music, or persistent dialogue, gives the viewer the opportunity to watch and admire your handicraft. I can't do woodwork, when I was at school boys did wood/metal work, girls knitting and embroidery. I love watching people who are talented in what they do. Thank you.

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

Fantastic Neil! Your enthusiasm for trying new things and willingness to fail in order to learn is inspiring. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@PaskMakes]

No worries Tharemy! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@RobFulcher]

Watching a new Pask Makes video is one of my favorite ways to start a Saturday morning (Eastern US). 👍

[@stevesussex6997]

Love the silence while you’re working. Silence is a rare commodity in our current age.

[@skyskraberen]

If patience is a virtue then you must be one of the most virtuous people in the world. 😊👍🏻 Wonderful work.

[@yaemz123]

I really appreciate how you also show your mistakes. I do a bit of woodwork as a hobby, and I make lots of mistakes as I learn, but when watching most people, they hide their errors, which adds more frustration when I mess up.

[@andrejohnson6731]

I love how Neil’s "not the best" is better and more impressive than my life lol

[@cliffsclips5522]

Great again, always the best content. The kids and I are looking forward to the scrapwood week, we have missed the jingle.

[@tdkrei]

Dude, you have more patients than a diamond setter. Nice work and , keep on smiling.

[@Lakoda26]

I really love how you show your mistakes or imperfections. Seeing that happen to masters makes it easier to accept it in my amateur journey.

[@boxingpunchalot9521]

Good thing you do not shy away from your mistakes. I greatly learn from your vids because of that specific reason. Thank you

[@DaveJHarry]

Pretty. There's no way I'm making one of these, but I always get something out of your videos I can use. The guide at 21:19 is a genius move. Thank you, once again.

[@JTBennett87]

“It’s not the best and I only spent a day on it...” *proceeds to make gorgeous, one of a kind box”

[@connahjones8178]

it did look nice but always looking to improve is a good thing

[@averyfrozenpenguin]

Vw

[@uffekrog]

Would you like to see more patterns? Uhm yes please! I find it very relaxing to look at your videos. Straight forward and honest, when you make a mistake - and totally humble in regard to your breathtaking skill and enginuity

[@JohnBodoni]

I can only echo what others have said here. This little box is just amazing. If I had to describe the kind of work you do, I think I'd start with "painstaking". You are a true craftsman.

[@StuntdoubleS2]

Honestly, every one of these videos is zen. I watch one a day to get me chilled and focussed for working!

[@nobuckle40]

Doing something like this is truly a labor of love. The time and effort it takes to create such patterns really shows the skill of the craftsman.

[@fryreartechnology7611]

That’s like showing off how skilled you really are. That’s amazing work and a testament to craftsmanship. Love it!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

For someone like me who does not know anything about wood work this was awesome to watch. The fine detail in the patterns is amazing now I look with different eyes at all this intricate and fascinating work you do.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@peterzeller5736]

Love the optimism. I tend to get discouraged when I don't do as well the first time trying something. Every next try is better than the first.

[@jonathanthacker3791]

That box is gorgeous and putting the piece of wood on the saw for releasing the lid??? Genus.

[@bigburlymikesmswoodworking]

I really like the trick with the guide glued to the saw to cut the top off the box.

[@robbenge9914]

Beautiful job Neil, makes me admire the Japanese craftsman who did and probably still do all that work without the machines and glue we have today. Thanks for another very entertaining and easy to view video. Greetings from Perth West Australia.

[@mozismobile]

"it runs the full length of the rack but I only need a short section" {chop} 😂

[@PaskMakes]

I didn't want move everything Moz, although that rack does need some organising.! :)

[@MarkMcCluney]

Yeah that was funny! Don't try this at home kids!

[@scania9786]

@@PaskMakes We all know, next time you need that wood that leftover will be just a little bit to short ;-)

[@boryscholewinski4370]

Wait! That's illegal.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

@@PaskMakes, that was awesome! 😂 I'd have ended up knocking all of that in the floor and having a big cussing fit lol

[@randywright7933]

That was awesome. Please keep making them in whatever varieties you so desire

[@azashukri5322]

Every video you make is an absolute delight. I loved the whole thing but the bit at the end with the birds chirping was awesome.

[@MarkMcCluney]

The thing with the flooring laminate is so clever. Thanks Neil, an education every time.

[@jeffjackson2871]

You're a very humble man, "not the best" your work is always amazing and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@johncarter9067]

It's always the truly cleaver people who are so modest, another great video Neil

[@archer9338]

I'm happy to watch any video you want to make. I'm looking forward to the next scrapwood series too.

[@msmith2961]

Wow, those Yosegi bookmarks went fast! It's good that you share these experiments and trials with everyone so we get a sense of what's really involved and what's possible. Looking forward to the 7 in 7 challenge!!!

[@ozludo]

I love that trick tacking a guide onto the saw. Using heavy face bubblewrap as a work surface during glue-up is pretty slick too. Thank you for both of those. And please keep up with the yosegi - it's fascinating.

[@randycosgrove3608]

Really enjoy seeing what you do. I've added this most recent to my growing list of "I've got to try that" things you've shown us. Thanks. Keep up the inspiration.

[@tenaciousjsoto7990]

Enjoy your process, honesty and tenacity. Yeah, more videos!!!

[@TheVaktmejster]

Holy moly thats a lot of tools, time and skills needed for such a small detail. Bet not many people think of that when coming across a box like that!

[@suzisaintjames]

I would love to see more like this. Getting all of you successes and failures are invaluable! These only come from doing it again. ❤🌅🌵😷

[@zacjust752]

I really appreciate that you showed your mistakes and how you learned from this. Great work!

[@anleu1]

Thanks! this is the first time I buy thanks for a video!

[@samanthadean1083]

You remember when you did those lamps for the scrap wood challenge? The ones made with plane shavings? The yosegi would be stunning as a shade!!! ❤️

[@DreadX10]

I agree, but when you turn the light on, you will see every detail (and flaw) in the pattern! Must be really, really precise in all dimensions (and the different woods used will have to behave the same when heated by the light).

[@louisvictor3473]

​@@DreadX10 Maybe not. From this we see that when glued to some plain wood, the mistakes on this one kinda vanish. IIRC he build the shavings up in thickness for the lamp, and the yosegi would only be the top layer, and the tiny wholes would fill up with varnish and vanish.

[@17Scumdog]

@@DreadX10 LED light bulb? They produce almost no heat

[@pjhalchemy]

Quite the treat Neil, Thank You! Enjoyed the whole process, from visualizing geometry of the pieces, choosing the wood/grains, to ripping 80thou veneer on a home made band saw (impressive), the intricate small piece cutting, massive messy glue up to final planing with masterful Patience all throughout the processes. Too bad the Black Wattle didn't work out, such a pretty wood and grain. Hope to see more of this type of work and looking forward to 7 in 7...obviously no Yosegi projects. ;-P Hat Tip! ~PJ

[@robertgilmour1903]

Hats of to your patience.

[@tinderbox218]

This was fantabulous! One could make a whole channel devoted to this niche of woodworking.

[@jcsrst]

LOVE IT! The vacuum bag is a real game changer for me and my wood working 😁

[@zhookeeper]

I've never seen the vacuum bags used before! Are they particularly heavy duty, or could you use the common clothes/Manchester storage vacuum bags do you think?

[@jcsrst]

@@zhookeeper They are generally heavy duty, specifically for woodworking. I believe he was using a budget model designed for making skateboard decks. I am sure people come up with homemade solutions.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks for the tutorial, it's incredibly laborious, but the result is amazing. I admire your patience. Have a nice day Radek

[@arponto]

This video was extremely timely for me. I have a small box, I was debating the best way to cut the lid, your solution is exactly what I needed. I look forward to trying this type of pattern myself.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad it was useful, it worked very well. :)

[@panedrop]

That's awesome, I was literally thinking of mentioning Roarockit vacuum bags as a great way to press those veneers together.

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Always fascinating to watch mate regardless of the imperfections. Great video buddy

[@Crimeanland]

Просто обалденно!!!! Красота то какая! Вы уникальный человек,я восхищён вашими работами!!!!

[@DiemenDesign]

Love this stuff Neil, looking froward to more, and I like how you leave the mistakes in.

[@ChrsDxnWrks]

This is incredible. You do such great work. Including your production skills. This channel is the best.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Chris - glad you're enjoying it! :)

[@traktorworks3200]

hard to describe how masterful and outstanding your efforts are. keep up the excellent work.

[@HandyHelons]

After all your worries, I was fully expecting it to just fall apart so I was very pleasantly surprised. But I should have expected it to be fab because you make awesome stuff!!

[@loream]

Hi, Neil, I really enjoy these technics! My marquetry teacher showed me how to build a super practical jig for cutting straight strips of veneer - let's see if I'm able to explain it without a picture... It is a very simple cutting table jig that looks like a square frame, but with only three sides of the frame. (and that you use horizontally, not vertically, of course). It's really very simple, made out of plywood. The only two important things are the "deep" of the table and that it has to be in a perfect square. The idea is to use the elevated parts of the frame to clamp a ruler and have it in a fixed position to facilitate the cutting (which is done with a utility knife, just as you did). The deep between the base of the table and the ruler has to be just a little bit more than the veneer thickness so that the veneer sheet can be placed and run under the ruler. You "feed" the sheet from the side without the frame (the open part of the "U"), so that your measure is between the ruler and the opposite frame that you use as a fence. When you are going to do the cut, you press the ruler against the base, to keep your veneer in place. Once you have clamped your ruler, you can do multiple cuts with exactly the same wide. You can also use it to square your veneer sheets, since the jig is square. It is especially useful when you want to do very thin strips - let's say, multiple strips of 20cm x 1mm, which would be impossible to achieve without some kind of jig. In our case, we used a piece of thick glass in the base of the table to protect the plywood, but of course you could use a different material (like that green cutting board you used in the video, for instance). You just have to decide this material in advance, because obviously it thickness will define the "deep" of the table (that is, the distance between the base and the height of the frames). Sorry if this doesn't make sense... I tried my best!

[@matthewadkins5599]

I really really love that little magnet on a stick. I’ve never thought of that

[@thndrgrrrl]

Both turned out beautiful, as if there was any doubt. I am super excited for the 7 days of scrapwood challenges!

[@beckiemorrison5189]

You are incredibly skilled and talented. I've never seen this before. I loved it. Thank you.

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

Wow it looks amazing and with a normal plan. One man so much talent

[@johnszpak1512]

Gorgeous project. The saw guide technique was a new one for me. Very clever. And yes, would love to see more videos of you exploring other Yosegi patterns and things to use them on.

[@jesserobichaud6423]

I just can't get over how amazing and creative you are with this, well done as always

[@carlosscharth]

Very complex....full of details. Congrats!!!👏👏👏

[@sapelesteve]

That was fantastic Neil! You have got way more patience than I have. I really enjoy watching you do this stuff because it makes me realize what I won't be doing in my shop! Cheers........... 👍👍😉😉👏👏

[@Craftlngo]

very beautiful and elaborate work Neil! The Finish speaks for itself

[@KarlSparx1917]

Amazing. I’d love to see a second attempt at this exact pattern or new patterns, because either will be fantastic.

[@JayOfBurn]

Beautiful work sir. Always find myself really inspired after watching your vids mate.

[@JeffMarxWoodworking]

Holy cow Neil, you are an incredibly patient man! Great stuff as we've all come to expect from you - many thanks.

[@bothann]

Beautiful result! Love the depth stop idea, will definitely use that on my next small box.

[@jorgeconcheyro]

As usual Neil, I really enjoyed this video, your work looks amazing!. I'd like to see more of these Yosegi. Cheers from Buenos Aires mate!!!!

[@FrankDreban1]

Man, I love your content. Yosegi is on my list of fun stuff to try someday, along with Kumiko, Knapp joints, wooden hinges, etc when I retire (to many projects around the house, currently, with also working full time). Thanks for laying out the process. I always appreciate that about your videos. And taping the piece of wood with that fancy tape gun to your pull saw to use against the table as an offset was brilliant. And I would KILL for a drum sander. haha.

[@victorhopper6774]

beautiful box. great simple idea with the saw.

[@andrewmason6688]

Phenomenal craftsmanship! The mistakes are a good indication that we are all human. :D

[@roysingh5975]

More than skill , I admire your passion and patience Sir.

[@beverleythomas5708]

This channel has become my weekend pick me up. 😊

[@maxtester8824]

This. Is. Beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration! The idea with the block on the saw is superb!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Your daughter will adore it. Gorgeous.

[@MonicaLN]

Absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to see your future experiments! 🎉

[@berniesr]

Great job you must have the patience of a saint to make the Yosegi. I liked you innovation for cutting the lid off.

[@earlye]

"It's not the best." Uhhhh... Beg to differ.

[@dougthebuilder1]

Nice one Neil. Your videos are like therapy!

[@sethtamwood5202]

These are so pretty! Definitely something I'd like to try someday, once I get my own workspace. Thank you for sharing this one, they're always incredibly interesting to see.

[@LC-im3ps]

7 in 7 days! Stoked mate, looking forward to what shows up.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend keep making greatness. Can't wait to see ur next video

[@karl_alan]

I would definitely enjoy seeing future patterns.

[@jamesmichael3998]

Extraordinary design, you are so talented, thanks for sharing this. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@johnkeefe20]

Amazing! Coming from the 4 decimal place world of a medical injection mold shop your ability to work accurately BY HAND is pure joy to watch. For the small spaces / voids that remain is it possible to do some type of pressure infusion with adhesive to make the composite block truly uniform for better cutting? Just a suggestion to a master of the woodworking craft.

[@sjlarue1]

That is a cool idea for sawing a box lid!

[@HandyHelons]

Before the video even started, I had a good giggle at the pun in the description. 😂 thank you!

[@acraftman2823]

Kapow! Very nice and thanks for the tip on making a straight kerf, it looks a lot more fool proof than just laying the blade on the deck and hoping :). As I watched the glue up I was wondering if a jig similar to a steady rest might do the trick for clamping.Thanks for posting.

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

I admire your craftsmanship! It is amazing to watch

[@roscocsa]

I think what could help you with the rubber band clamping, is a set of those castration tools that stretch the band out.

[@Roarockit]

Love the story about how you ended up with our vacuum bag! Great project!!

[@deanlindholm8663]

The power of glue never ceases to amaze me when it comes to woodworking

[@ga5743]

You sir are an amazing artist. Thanks for all your videos. I’m going to snag your sawing lid tip. 👍

[@adventuresinnorfolk4756]

Amazing project as always. Can't wait for 7 makes in 7 days!

[@astridgrabner2836]

Gorgeous, absolutely beautiful!

[@BigBo1967]

Beautiful work. Please keep doing all the things that you do.

[@anonymouspotato]

I'd KILL for a bookmark like that. No joke.

[@JesseBourretGheysen]

Loving your Yosegi videos, and loving you channel. Excellent and motivating!

[@michaelabrams9987]

Great work as always but you got me super hyped on the 7 videos in 7 days scrapwood challenge coming up. I have binge watched all your scrapwood challenge videos about 10 times already.

[@azizkalmar9971]

Fantastic as always Mr. Neil!

[@JovemEverton]

I want a shirt with the saying "I reckon it turned out great".