ISHITANI - Making a Kigumi Bed - no glue, screws, or nails -

wood : 檜 (Japanese cypress) / アオダモ (Japanese Ash)
The joint of the bed body is called " 腰掛け蟻継ぎ (stepped dovetail joint) ".
This kumite(joint) is used in traditional framework construction methods, and has been used for posts and beams that support houses from ancient times to the present day in Japan. This time, Ishitani arranged the depth of the dovetail for the bed and adopted it.
We also use the same cypress wood that is used for the pillars of the house.
It's built without glue, nails or screws, yet sturdy. The finish paint is walnut oil.
ベッド本体の継手は「腰掛け蟻継ぎ」と呼ばれるものです。この組み手は在来軸組工法の建築に使われるもので、日本で古来から現代まで家を支える柱や梁に使われています。今回ベッド用に蟻の深さ等をアレンジして採用しました。
木材の檜も家の柱に使われるのと同じものを使っています。 接着材も釘もネジも使わずに組み立てておりますが、 がっちり丈夫にできております。
仕上げの塗料はクルミ油です。
furniture maker : Natsuki Ishitani / video & posting : Chie / music「 Yorisou 」by Fukagawa
[ Hand Tools - 手道具 ]
Hand Saw/のこぎり
(us) Gyokucho Razorsaw Ryoba Saw amzn.to/3ysWmDb
(jp) 玉鳥産業 両刃のこぎり240mm amzn.to/3BwqSxX
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(jp) ゼット アサリ無しのこぎりト amzn.to/3t1OUxq
*The old saw was given by an old master. It is a handmade saw.
＊古い手打ちの胴付鋸は、大先輩から託されたものです。
Try Square/スコヤ
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(jp) MATUI 目盛付スコヤ150mm amzn.to/38squE8
Protractor Rule/自由スコヤ
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Ruler/直定規
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Caliper/ノギス
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Tape Measure/メジャー
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Digital Angle Gauge/デジタル角度計
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Wood stopper sharpener/木栓削り
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(jp) スターエム 4950 フシ太郎 セット amzn.to/42Qrrja
[ Oil,Wax - 塗料 ]
This time the finish is only walnut oil.
[ Whetstone - 砥石 ]
(us) SHAPTON KUROMAKU320 amzn.to/3mKEhya
(jp) シャプトン 刃の黒幕 荒砥320 amzn.to/38rRpzS
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[ Wear - 装備 ]
Dust Mask/防塵マスク
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Earmuff/イヤーマフ
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(jp) 3M イヤーマフ ネックバンド式 amzn.to/38pGUNp
[ Stationery - 文具 ]
calculator/電卓
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(jp) カシオ 防水・防塵電卓 amzn.to/38xuRNX
Pencil/鉛筆
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(jp) 三菱鉛筆 消しゴム付き鉛筆 HB amzn.to/3sY8Gu1
Lumber chalk/木材チョーク
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[ Woodworking Machinery - 大型木工機械 ]
All large woodworking machines are used machines.
Many of them were manufactured more than 40 years ago, and it has become difficult to obtain those in good condition.
大型の木工機械は全て中古機械です。40年以上前に製造されたものが多く、状態の良いものはなかなか手に入りにくくなってしまいました。
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「Amazonのアソシエイトとして、［ISHITANI FURNITURE］は適格販売により収入を得ています。」

[@blastoledo7488]

It doesn't get any better than this. 100% joinery. No glue, even. Thanks for sharing!

[@pd417]

Not even on my best day in my shop could I produce anything even close to this. The craftsmanship is exquisite. Natsuki is a true craftsman.

[@MrZOMBIE170]

if you own a shop should you be serving customers and checking stock levels

[@KKuurus]

if you slowed down and took time you could. The single biggest problem most people have is rushing things.

[@chain3519]

Gentlemen, let's just focus on enjoying the work of a master craftsman here. This comment was clearly just a high compliment in a colloquial manner of speak, maybe that doesn't come across as well through text

[@user-pm8je4fo7e]

Holy moly, it's a dove tail! Black magic for chosen ones! Possibly it just is not your trade.

[@jatwangismyname900]

​@@KKuurusYou have a point

[@bettenotap4791]

This piece will also be a family heirloom. Beautiful!

[@AndyBadalamenti]

Pure craftsmanship and skill. A pleasure to watch and learn from.

[@wminerva252]

このチャネル大好き。いつも見たら安心する

[@tachi98lep]

A master in all forms of tools -Modern and traditional hand tools! A treat watching these videos that are beautifully filmed.

[@shubus]

Beautiful craftsmanship and real joy to see. Have never seen that stepped dovetail joint before---very nice indeed!

[@skwalka6372]

The stepping lowers the stress near the root the tails. This wouldn't matter if you used glue.

[@viscache1]

What can you say? Another masterpiece done with seemingly little effort…yet anyone who works in wood knows the truth.

[@MrOso36]

Still the best woodworking site on You Tube. Well done.

[@dk2428]

When the woodworking level is so high it instantly becomes an ASMR video. Superb!

[@jrkorman]

Very beautiful. As you beveled the edges of the dovetails I was wondering how they would look when finished. The effect is quite pleasing to the eye! Well done!

[@aland7236]

Another beautiful project! Thank you for sharing it with us! ☺️

[@CrookedSkew]

This video is nothing short of inspirational and therapeutic! Thank you.

[@HerreroTaller]

Always, I'm waiting for more videos, the patience and precision are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@peggyvalouch3832]

Absolutely beautiful. The craftsmanship is truly exceptional. Thank you for sharing.

[@realpdm]

Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@dimitrisakk]

It is always a pleasure to watch Natsuki Ishitani giving life and love to his creations!

[@thomsonm5]

Beautiful joinery! Another superb piece.

[@sdzielinski]

Excellent -- as always. Thank you for sharing!

[@teodorisfan1989]

I am like WOW! Man, every time I am wowed about your work. May we all live 300 years to see you create. Thank you for the videos. 🙏

[@tooljunkie555]

That bed is AMAZING! I wish I had HALF your talent. So in 20-30yrs I can re watch all the videos and watch all the masterpieces I made because all your videos show BEAUTIFUL pieces!

[@terrytopliss9506]

Beautiful job Ishitani, thank you for the video.👍👍

[@raurau8900]

崇高で美しい音と時間。

[@lwoodt1]

Your videos are very therapeutic. Thank you.

[@ookie4179]

God, I hope someday that I have a fraction of this guys skill and experience. I would love the opportunity to learn Japanese style carpentery/jointery, they’re in a league of their own 🤯

[@ryansemp]

Every second of this video is satisfaction. Beautiful craftsmanship with this bed!

[@etb4272]

A work of art! Very relaxing to watch.

[@garynovak7977]

Once again, a master's class. So beautiful. I am always left in amazement.

[@BabetteS]

Breathtaking, wonderful! Such a joy to watch!

[@chadryk5]

Just exquisite. An absolute master craftsman. Thank you for sharing!

[@antoniocavaceppi6582]

A masterpiece. Very beautiful!

[@MASI_forging]

Beautiful craftmanship. Bravo as usual 👏👏

[@davidsmart3514]

The wood at the beginning is absolutely gorgeous!

[@T5UNAM1]

大変　ご苦労様でした!!! 凄く豪華なベットになりました!!!

[@jan-hugoandersen8124]

It is really something to watch true craftsmen like this. They make it look so simple and easy, when it is not. Watching this is soothing for the soul. Thank you for creating such things of beauty❤

[@jeffforbes3772]

Stunning work...as expected.

[@JisooKim-wo3if]

Another beautiful piece.

[@heyimamaker]

A pleasure as always, thanks for sharing!

[@johnosam4681]

After watching other wood working videos here in youtube, Ishitani is still my favorite, this is a High Level Skill that anyone could dream of. This guy is not joking, this requires skill, high precision, and Patience.

[@jonathanmangold5024]

Another great video of a great craftsman. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@troystaten5633]

Looks great, thanks for showing us.

[@perryingto]

Once again you have done a fantastic work, thank you for sharing

[@neygart1929]

Such a piece of art. Again we can witness what is possible with skill, proper planning, dedication and patience. Greetings from Germany.

[@johncarey9149]

Simply stunning, thank you

[@StaleEHuse]

The beauty of excellent craftmanship can never be appreciated enough, thanx for sharing

[@JohnDoe-ki6fm]

Even since I was a young kid, I recognized that there is something about the clean, simple yet elegant Japanese designs that somehow bring out the natural beauty of wood int a shining gem. As I watched this, I was thinking "Wow... one screw up in the placement of a hole or notch, one cut a little too deep or just a bit off could ruin a piece that has a lot of work sunk in it." And the second thought is that that must be a really satisfying occupation: as a craftsman, to produce something like that: no screws, no nails, no glue: it just all fits together, tight and snug: beautiful! It was a pleasure to watch.

[@whereisrenato]

that wood, it's probably the most beautiful i've seen, the quality of wood is incredible

[@davidwoo8920]

wonderful craftsmanship, wonderful video.

[@markarmstrong2592]

Amazing you are a MASTER of art and craftmanship

[@robinlogan8099]

This man is truly a genius. A Canadian fan 🇨🇦

[@aaaapple803]

Precision, persistence, patience, personalized, and passion

[@rudylovato2759]

After all of the work time for bed. Thank you for sharing.

[@JonDunnmusician]

Jaw dropping hand cut precision: thank you for publishing, & keeping the bar so high for us mortals

[@almirduric3651]

My favorite woodworking channels

[@timothyludolph832]

beautiful work- thank you

[@jobophoto]

Just checked the channel yesterday to see if I’d missed anything! Like magic this appears. Thanks.

[@kuyayobs]

The way you work is mesmerizing

[@cornflake73]

It is always rewarding to observe a true master applying his trade.

[@Ham68229]

As always, truly amazing craftsmanship. Have been a long time follower, your work just gets better and better. Thank you for sharing. Cheers :)

[@robertrohler3644]

Well done, beautiful woodworking and I liked your combination of and tools, power tools, and wood joints. Keep up the great work. Arigato & Cheers Robert

[@daniedel6333]

Love!! The quality inspector stole my heart ❤️😂

[@corypride5096]

Your work is very calming and yet exacting.

[@acanadianwoodworker]

I think a lot of it is the way Chie films and edits. One of the most relaxed and lucid shooting and editing styles I've seen. Together with Ishi's patient expertise its magical.

[@ximono]

@@acanadianwoodworker I agree, it reminds me of the films of the Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda (是枝 裕和).

[@CiroLamberti7]

Your work is beyond amazing, from another planet. Greetings and hugs from Argentina. 🙂🙌🏻👏🏻

[@mamer0419]

Amazing You are truly gifted.

[@julienneumann1408]

Bonjour, Regarder vos vidéos est toujours un grand plaisir. Merci de nous faire partager votre travail.

[@juanoctaviomanriquezrodrig4166]

A third of our life is in dreams. Thanks Mr. Ishitani, Mrs Chie and the best quality inspector, Shiro. Greetings from México..🍓🍓

[@kennfujioka]

Dinner will have to wait now…

[@EdmarMartins19570227]

Uma peça de pura arte. E você nos presenteia com os mínimos detalhes, cada toque, os cuidados, a inspiração brotando. Uma maravilha. Obrigado.

[@samspade4634]

Absolutely beautiful. I learn many things just from watching a master craftsman. I thought I saw Shiro looking for a snack...he looked serious.

[@idlsjay]

As always a you are a master from beginning to end ‼️👍‼️

[@kenc2257]

Beautiful...and sturdy enough to last for at least 100 years.

[@derekdevs]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@weldabar]

This is a perfect balance of hand and power tools, each having their strengths.

[@TDuySculptures]

What a beautiful bed!

[@mauricebrown9094]

Brilliant skills Pal. Lovely to watch.

[@user-jw9nz2bq1n]

Beautiful

[@melonjolly47]

So glad to have you back. :)

[@Ashe_Fenrir]

Looks great :) thanks again for the video!

[@mdhebert]

Excellent quality. Shiro did such a good job. :)

[@jameskniskern2261]

Wow. Fantastic art in wood.

[@johnwillis3596]

A masterclass as usual !

[@willreed1766]

Incredible work Ishitani- simple, humble, beautiful. You are an amazing craftsman. Your work (and the way you work) is very inspiring!!

[@John3.3]

Nice work , no better material for the job.thanks for sharing.

[@Laikeen]

Allways a greatvpleasure to Watch yours videos

[@stevehops2825]

Absolutely beautiful process, respect and patience. Hopefully he is paid accordingly.

[@tobias-6036]

Great job! It is always a pleasure to see your work. Many greetings from Germany 🙂

[@mauriciocadavidarcila1334]

Felicitaciones eres todo un artista 🎨

[@alvarodeoliveira2910]

Bless you

[@66meikou]

Bless you for sneezing. Way does you super surfacer, not return the wood to you? That was a labour of love and I hope the recipient appreciates it. It's truly a heirloom piece to be handed down through the ages.

[@antoniomunguiafernandez128]

This time You blow My mind thank's For sharing i wish You the Best For You and Your team

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

I can't be the only one that gets excited when I see a new video has been posted?

[@tom-hn2vr]

this work and video is Beautiful.

[@martingagne3136]

amazing work

[@user-qs6ci3wj7t]

Nice to see people working on joinery 💯 no glue no nails

[@josenieto8256]

The most beautiful peace of furniture 100% handmade ❤❤

[@sandrinedurand3203]

Beautiful.

[@flashwashington2735]

Very inspiring. Peaceful.

[@chriskythreotis4686]

Another example of superb craftsmanship….and not a feestool in sight 😂….well done 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@shkim9178]

beautiful !!!

[@luisalejandromonteroleon9042]

"An incredible creation, where words fall short. What makes these videos truly remarkable is their scarcity, despite the seeming contradiction."