Japanese Joinery - Ari Shiguchi

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[@mahgirl516]

the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. kzbin.infoUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.

[@alecsyogacorner]

The director’s cut of this video is a million hours long and it’s all this guy sharpening his chisels

[@MegaMato]

Yeah I am amazed at what he does with the chiseles

[@jonathanmangold5024]

I so appreciate that you do not narrate your videos or play music while you work. The sounds of work are best if left alone.

[@giorgio84]

Agreed 100% best asmr

[@huvrr1]

I mean yeah, buuuuuuut I just noticed for the first time that the wood is wet around the dovetail. The nice chip he gets is only because the wood is soft and wet. You can tell by the color, and the fit (it doesnt dry out and shrink) that it's not soaked. I wish he'd come out and show wetting it to get that chip, though.

[@av3stube480]

I mean, he's probably using headphones. I can't imagine anyone dedicated enough to do something like this without distractions.

[@sonnydietz4332]

@@av3stube480 these few people are called woodworkers with heart & soul. The sound of the work itself is music ♥️

[@melancholy5131]

Bit of short narration is nice. Gives you a little bit of added info and context.

[@foadrightnow5725]

I find the horizontal "filleting" of the wood most satisfying.

[@foadrightnow5725]

@Buddy Austin - Agreed! Razor sharp!

[@inspectorsteve2287]

Lightly tapping the edges with a hammer before fitting the two pieces together is a great idea. The fibers should bounce back a bit making the joint even tighter. Never thought of that. Very cool

[@HollyMoore-wo2mh]

I was thinking just a TOUCH of a bar of soap.

[@inspectorsteve2287]

@@HollyMoore-wo2mh that would work. Good thought.

[@trcmf]

That is a very traditional Japanese joinery method. I’ve seen videos where the wet the wood first. This allows more compression and an even tighter joint.

[@TheChadjacobs]

It's called killing the wood

[@sigung01]

You know, we see the Japanese joinery all over KZbin, but you are the first to really show the techniques it takes to accomplish this kind of joinery. This is really useful. Thank you.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that. Cheers! 🙌

[@survivalist9818]

I've been doing hardwood floors most of my life and people don't realize how important a good sharp chisel really is. Nice work on this.

[@SSingh-nr8qz]

You wouldn't happen to know what kind of hardwood he is using in this video?

[@callumbarton7259]

@@SSingh-nr8qz looks like meranti to me could be wrong though

[@ninoding]

Could be cherry.

[@SW-zu7ve]

Wow! People don't know!? A sharp tool is really important!? Damn who would have thought........

[@survivalist9818]

@Hiro Takasugi absolutely correct and nothing better than sharpening your own knives.

[@sandymilne224]

This level of craftsmanship is like watching a fire burn. It’s mesmerizing. Beautiful work.

[@thecatofnineswords]

I'm just appreciating the shavings you sliced off from 1:00. So thin, so lovely

[@dylaniwakuni]

Cheers! 😊

[@m.m8873]

Your work is absolutely amazing just unbelievable stuff I never seen anything like it I wish my father-in-law was still alive to see some of this stuff unbelievable

[@loknloll]

The slight compression with the hammer at the end, how it will aid the fit and swell back to tighten the joint is genius. I know wood behaves like that, but what a fantastic way to utilize that principle.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Yes, it's a very convenient little technique. It's commonly used when making joinery or when attaching a part which needs to be tight.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

There is just something strangely calming and therapeutic about watching you just shave the wood like you do.

[@heavyhitters3594]

There are numerous different types of Japanese joinery techniques and they are all satisfying to watch...thx for sharing.

[@carlobell2558]

The shaving sounds are so soothing.

[@theriphraff]

I've watched a lot of joinery videos. I have NEVER seen someone just peel away the end grain like that. that is incredible!

[@andybutler2291]

Such a joy to watch a true craftsman at work, and so calming in these stressful and odd times. Interesting aside - in his spare time this man relaxes by doing micro neurosurgery ...

[@matthewlenz2113]

The sound of the chisel cutting the wood. AWESOME

[@forfuxakes6814]

Expert craftsman !!!! Makes it look so simple!!

[@ryanknight3366]

Japanese joinery blows my mind. I'm new to woodworking and have just finished my first bow tie inlay project all with hand tool, hey you gotta start somewhere. 😄

[@dylaniwakuni]

We all start somewhere. Good luck with your journey!

[@stanimir4197]

"you gotta start somewhere", then buy a CNC and you have all the perfect joints

[@twsdlbh]

The amount of time and dedication to your craft is amazing and leaves me in awe every time.

[@fakename8656]

The level of precision that this takes is amazing

[@ms22401gal]

Wow. I have never seen a chisel used like that. Extraordinary. A very satisfying video to watch. 🙏

[@TigerCarpenter]

wow that's really precise and impressive! I'll be using this stopped shoulder sliding dovetail joint soon in my working desk.

[@smfvmd]

What a satisfying sound a super-sharp paring chisel makes.

[@jdizzel9880]

Wow. Would live to see a video on how you sharpen your chisels!:)

[@murphymmc]

Not that difficult with good water stones or ceramic stones, you just need to go to a minimum of 6000 grit (12,000 to 16,000 is nice) . The type of wood used is highly relevant to this type of joinery. Excellent skills help. Fun to watch.

[@jdizzel9880]

@@murphymmc thanks but I know how to sharpen chisels and planes. But everyone seems to have their own tipps and tricks:)

[@robinbeckford]

@@murphymmc Good point about the wood.

[@snuurtje]

I always think I'm going to do this my next project but then end up screwing the two pieces together anyway 😂✌️

[@dougjones3490]

@@murphymmc after 4k you aren't sharpening your steel anymore, you're polishing.

[@witra88]

Whoa...nobody will doubt your dedication in sharpening your tools (& skills) 😎

[@cj.tj.8201]

A master craftsman... Your work is amazing...

[@JoyfulWisdom]

Magician with a chisel. Sharp Chisel. Very sharp. Very controlled. No wound, no blood. Perfect fit. Respect to the master! 🙏

[@TomDanaher]

I love your technique for paring the sides.

[@RustyDockLight]

Seems like this is almost a kind of therapy because of how mindful you need to be of what you're doing. No room for mistakes

[@nickskelton4726]

A work of art!!! Brilliant

[@christophschumacher640]

Crazy chisel skills Just amazing👌

[@arth.4196]

Absolutely a transition from Basic to Craftsman 👍

[@scottcoleman7304]

that is seriously incredible

[@bobpurcell5662]

Amazing work-the "snick" of the chisel as you begin to trim the joint is one of the most satisfying sounds in woodworking. There's sharp, razor sharp, and snick-sharp! The small bit of flawless joinery simply demonstrates proper technique in an understated way. From the "snick-sharp" chisels, to guide blocks, to patient small lead cuts, to the "hammer-chamfer" there is so much content in these six minutes. Thank you!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that. Thank you!

[@frugal10191]

Thank you so much for showing this. It is fascinating the small differences between Japanese joinery and "western" joinery. In every example I have ever seen of western joinery, the faces of the cuts are always cleaned up by paring in from the end grain. paring across the grain is a revelation. It is these little differences that I find most interesting.

[@multi_misa72]

Learned something today. Thank you.

[@williamrobert7359]

A sharp chisel is all I dream of right now. When I see it cut wood like you cut a slice of butter, I get chills.

[@troystaten5633]

nicely done, thanks for showing us

[@noahfreeman8115]

I learned more about sharpness, pairing, and joinery from this video than I did from dozens of instructional vids.

[@karltraunmuller7048]

Awesome craftsmanship. Can you maybe show at some point how you sharpen your chisels to such perfection?

[@mikewright5094]

Great skill ! Your marking out must be very accurate to achieve such a precision result

[@boomerangsruckflug8513]

Wow, great, you still work with your hands and not with 100 different machines. Congrats and thanks!

[@alexoftheway8169]

Wow, just amazing!

[@danahorton9841]

Ok my friend, You've hooked me. I'm going to get off my butt and start sharpening my chisels and get to work on some of these incredible joints. Thank you for the inspiration,

[@astralth]

Impressively good fit, thanks for sharing !

[@northrocks]

Love the sound of sharp chisel on wood

[@shaunbrowne5139]

Beautiful mastery and being in the moment.

[@lovewoods9599]

Great Woodworking video. Thank you.

[@17penobscot]

Wonderful job sharpening chisel, I would love to see your process.

[@uniqko]

Perfect... You are so amazing 👍

[@donnakawana]

I am in awe.... An so beautiful to see a traditional wood working craft keep going! Your work is amazing to watch! Thanks for sharing! New sub!! ✌🏻💗😊❣️

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@ikust007]

I always like your content. Hope you have good time these days.

[@gemunujayasinghe618]

This is very incredible wood working . Thank you so much . From Sri Lanka .

[@deemdoubleu]

I'm inspired to try it. Excellent.

[@bikeandfun]

Magnifique réalisation ! Bravo !

[@franciscoiturrios6583]

Incredible👌👌 I'm amazed at how accurate it does

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thanks ☺️

[@TheTwick]

I’ve joined two pieces of wood together with a couple of nails. I am ashamed. This is art. This is beauty. Thank you.

[@northernhemisphere4906]

It's alright.

[@charlesjenkins8078]

Great video, thanks

[@penguinboi4205]

YOU NEED MORE SUBZ THIS IS INCREDIBLE WOODWORKING

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

Great job !

[@josepartida1711]

i'd imagine those chisels are custom made for this guy, forged in the mountains of japan

[@seiminthangsei4847]

With 30 days of meditation

[@dp1381]

A tip for those who don’t know: aside from having VERY sharp chisels, the way he performs those beautiful end grain slicing cuts is by moistening the wood to soften it. Use the water sparingly so the wood won’t swell excessively.

[@ikust007]

Merci ! Quel plaisir !

[@ikust007]

At 4:30. I like the logic behind the cut in order to progress in the removal of the waste

[@peterkelly8953]

Hi Dylan, I would love to see a video on the art of laying out the joint

[@TyWashdaddy]

Just so happen to come across this video. Looks really good. Figure since I'm getting into woodworking more and I live in Japan, might as well subscribe.

[@motbus3]

KZbin algorithm has found you really cool. makes me want to learn

[@chm1701]

Then go for it!

[@Archergod]

I love when videos don't spend 10 minutes babbling before the actual video starts. Awesome!

[@terencebooth3924]

WOW I THINK IT'S FANTASTIC

[@cisco5400]

Amazing, thanks from Sweden

[@irongoatrocky2343]

A lot of these types of joinery was done before the advent of electricity and power tools, I like how he shows how it was done using the simple hand tools and techniques of that time, thus proving this is not a lost art!

[@unstopology]

Thanks for not playing obnoxious music while you work!

[@IlMakerstauratore]

A great job. what kind of wood is it?

[@usernotfound1818]

Great work, keep it up 💪

[@JamesStaaks8182]

Mesmerising

[@BASHY1975]

Do you split the line with the paring cut so that the mating piece fits exactly?

[@raymondhall7606]

Great job

[@karelltulod3079]

WOW AWESOME

[@22Gabris]

I know, im stating the obvious, but damn, that chisel is sharp! So satisfying to watch those little slices :) Amazing job, tho!

[@daffaibnuhafiz]

thanks the knowledge

[@matthewstevenson6207]

Another incredible demonstration, wow. Surgical precision with your chisel technique. I'm curious about the use cases for this particular joint. I would describe this as a sort of half-blind dovetail. Is there any mechanical advantage to not having the dovetailed portion be fully through or is it strictly aesthetic?

[@sergedezaphix3130]

Magnifique précision 👏👌

[@knuckletherapyserveothersf6092]

Awesome 👌

[@ignaciocanon3702]

now that's a scary sharp chisel love it

[@mrs_winter]

I love you work :)

[@sgsound12]

WOW...Good work!!...After google what i read in the saw, I found the brand a model saw: Kataba-ZetSaw-Cross-Cut-III-8-250mm

[@Now_Roger_That]

Definitely a wonderful join there, and you made it look effortless. Not that I can get them that sharp, but just curious as to which brand of chisels do you use?

[@colegno7467]

Thank you for this inspiring video. Might you be willing to share the brand of tools (chisels and saws) that you use?

[@manofbeard]

Oddly satisfying and that dovetail will probably be stronger than any haunched mortise and tenon joint.

[@benh59]

You're a wizard.

[@timgiraud7591]

Beautiful

[@dejavu666wampas9]

You have some fairly sharp chisels there. I have to sharpen mine some more, I guess.

[@TheVimeo]

hello, can you tell me what type of pen do you use, and from where i could buy it? thx :)

[@lorenckodheli868]

How do you decide how much of the line to leave, or remove the line etc for a perfect fit?

[@AwesomeKazuaki]

Ohhhh cool Damascus big chisel!

[@alexandredaubisse7560]

So gratifying to watch. Smooth delicate gestures. Very inspiring. Gonna grab my chisels. See ya later.

[@emanvytiaco7653]

Fan of your work. Please do upload some actual footage of your finished projects.

[@alexandergrigorev4518]

Masterpiece

[@peace-at-heart8502]

Hi Dylan, I'm a big fan of your work.. Is it pine wood that's used in this video ? Appreciate if you could kindly clarify pls.. If so, is it advisable to use it to make dining table frame where the top would be marble ... pls advice.. Tks

[@hartwiggrunewaldt5102]

Thanks for the insight into the individual steps of this Japanese Joinery! - What kind of wood was used? - Was it marked with a small felt pen? - Is the dimension of the beam 60 x 60 mm? Thanks!