Japanese Joinery - 隅留めほぞ差しSumidome Hozo Sashi

Decided to try making this joinery called Sumidome Hozo Sashi.
This is my first time making it and this video or the processes shown are not meant to be a how to.
This is a corner joint used in the floor sills of houses.
The actual one would have wedges on the tenon and a post coming directly above it. When fully assembled, only the outside miters will remain visible, hiding most of the joint.
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[@luke_fabis]

There’s nothing quite so satisfying as a properly sharpened chisel being pushed through wood.

[@carlmason736]

Couldn't agree more

[@mattyallwood]

#chiselporn

[@JohnColgan.]

Apparently effortlessly too!! Phenomenal to shave a whole internal face in 1 piece

[@AOMartialArts]

Hi. Let me introduce you to my good friend: Lathe.

[@himynameisdavenicetomeetyou]

Also, the way he expertly uses the natural properties of the wood when utilizing the grain direction to get perfectly clean results. Just beautiful to watch

[@trcmf]

I would love to see you marking the lines in your videos. It’s obviously extremely important and would be a great teaching tool to all of us learn the how and why about marking.

[@outdoorkohai3249]

what Tim said!

[@gedog77]

Also what time said.

[@BigButtocks967]

What time?

[@dplj4428]

@@BigButtocks967 right off at beginning and through out. Where he’s removing wood, we’ll see a line dashed inside the waste area. Some people shade off whole waste area.

[@jonathanmangold5024]

and i like the idea of clamping another piece of wood above the work to keep the chisel on true 90 degrees to the work. I'm going to start doing that.

[@dylaniwakuni]

That's great to hear 😊 Cheers!

[@lourias]

Yes, I saw that is another of his videos! The first clamp in the other video was during rough gouging. I really was impressed with the clamp on a block to guide his chisel. What awesome skills to have! What an awesome person to share his/her knowledge! ... years ago when YT was created, I saw no value in the platform. Now, I look up stuff and learn more quickly than web surfing, or even using the old card catalogs of the analog book system! LOL 😆 At least one can teach this old dog a new trick.

[@Julmaa87]

I assume you mean 180 degrees?

[@deanaoxo]

Every now and then, i run across a video where i simply can't believe how much knowledge is passed to me. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed.

[@dylaniwakuni]

I'm happy to hear that. Cheers! 😊

[@RichardDenRooyen1973]

so impressed by the sharpness of that chisel 😮😮

[@lynxg4641]

That joint is INSANE! It truly is amazing and baffles me how people come up with these super complex joints that only need 1 wedge to be super strong. Precision and lots of patience are the key here and you seem to have them in an over abundance, really well done.

[@barkebaat]

3:48 - Clever technique -- I'll start doing it that way from now :-) Thanks from a Norwegian woodworker ! Voted & subbed

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that! Cheers! 🙌

[@cheek1m0nkey]

The sound of hand cut wood is oddly comforting

[@russowings5351]

INCREDIBLE CRAFTSMANSHIP! SO METICULOUS! Japanese craftsmen are the BEST!

[@frankies5486]

Your Craftsmanship is outstanding, I knew what to expect by the thumbnail, Yet I watched with breathless anticipation. Inspiring and exquisite Thank you Master Iwakuni!

[@mpethybridge]

I just learned more about using a chisel than I had learned in my previous 15 years of hand tool woodworking. Amazing! Thank you, sir.

[@PatNetherlander]

When I saw those chisels and I heard that sound I knew: this is gonna be GOOD! And it was even better than good, it was amazing!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that! 😊🙌

[@JasonQuackenbushonGoogle]

wood love to see a video showing how you do the layout of complex joints like this in detail.

[@Kobe29261]

My thoughts exactly, when I saw the marking lines I knew this was the work of a master -even they had artistry written all over them!

[@irongoatrocky2343]

Lets use an idea called the "6 P's" Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance Think 2x cut once!

[@charlesdbruce]

I bet this guy shaves in the morning with his chisels rather than a shaving razor... Those things are sharp!

[@youtukang]

☺☺🤝

[@andersonlong7709]

Extraordinary. Thank you for doing “ a good job” and keeping the supreme art of Japanese joinery alive.

[@lintelle2382]

love the sound of a really sharp chisel!

[@DownhillAllTheWay]

Seeing the care, precision, patience, time and skill that goes into making a joint like this gives me a renewed appreciation for what can be achieved with duck tape!

[@pimpownzu]

With so many useless videos out on KZbin, it makes you appreciate the wealth of knowledge and technique in this video. Thanks for sharing and reminding me that I have dull chisels! LoL

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that! Cheers! 😊

[@rugleberg]

Never learnt so much from a video where so little is said! Exceptional work, you've gained a fan!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that! Thanks! 😊🙌

[@nheinric]

Wow, the patience and precision is amazing And those chisels! Great video!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you! 😊

[@deborahduthie4519]

These were the skills honed while Japan was self isolated from the rest of the world. Craftsman excellence was being achieved in Japan. Look at these beautiful skills. Stunning workmanship by any standards unsurpassed by tradesman throughout the world.

[@dplj4428]

I wonder if same similar used in China or Korea? There’s been hundreds of years influences back and forth the people’s in these geographical areas.

[@JohnColgan.]

I'm struggling to find the right words for this. Insanely complex and accurate. Unbelievable how you shaved a whole internal face ...in 1 piece was so gossamer fine. I'm in total awe of your skills and of course your chisel sharpness! I just can't believe 80+ people did a thumbs down 👎 ... unless they are better than you at chisel carving, how can they judge do harshly??

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you 😊 Yes, I like to wet the endgrain with water when chiseling. It makes the wood softer and easier to chisel.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

Every time I see one of your videos, I swear I would love to apprentice under you and learn all about these types of woodworking!

[@e.p.4767]

Aka : A sculptor's wet dream. Before man made all these milling machines ... Someone, give this guy a masters degree in fine arts.

[@GonzaloDeSantiago]

Assombrosas habilidades + excelentes ferramentas = belos resultados.

[@MrAkwaholic]

Mesmerizing skill and accuracy. That final push to complete the joint was even more satisfying than I expected. Great job.

[@dylaniwakuni]

That's great to hear. Thank you 😊

[@dmann579]

Beautiful joint and such amazing craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing this, Dylan. You've inspired me to do more with my chisels!

[@manofbeard]

As a joiner myself I really enjoy watching another craftsman at work. You’re use of chisel’s is excellent. Keep up the good work lad 👍

[@bigblokeinuk8974]

Wickedly sharp chisels, expertly wielded!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Cheers! 😊🙌

[@kogarten]

Wunderbar! Meinen ganzen Respekt! Hier spürt man die Liebe zum Detail.

[@uniqko]

This is amazing👍

[@dylaniwakuni]

Cheers! 🙌

[@MrSteamDragon]

Putting aside for a moment the skill level required to execute such a joint, consider the genius who conceived these joints in the first place.

[@lenap4956]

I think I'm gonna pick wood carving as a hobby now. There's something strangely fascinating at seeing wood being sculpted

[@michaelbannerman-roberts1518]

I was spellbound. Much repect. Thanks 4 the lesson.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that! Cheers!🙌

[@pnwRC.]

Fantastic video of a complex, but very interesting joinery workings

[@jbronsonlll]

Just WOW ! So very impressive and inspiring.Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. I'm truly grateful.Cheers

[@glennjoachim8275]

An artist, with his tools and materials in harmony :)

[@C4DET3]

Gracias UPTD por recomendarnos semejante canal, me llena de satisfaccion esta clase de videos xD

[@JoseRodriguez-nn7jv]

Eso es artesanía pura y gran paciencia para lograr el ajuste y empalme perfectos sin usar máquinas , felicitaciones y saludos desde Bogotá Colombia .

[@airielaina8279]

Type of wood,good sharp n quality tools n a lot of knowledge...created a very nice thing.

[@weicheisen9999]

I see a German clamp ? Very nice to see this ! Very good joints too. I love to watch the way how they are made.

[@nigelpeters967]

Amazing, fantastic workmanship. Really enjoyed watching that.

[@anamontesinos1160]

I watch this guys videos for sleeping, so satisfying

[@patrickgirard-k3g]

a true work of art

[@ronin4711]

Very impressive and extremely accurate craftsmanship. Thanks for the video.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that! Cheers! 🙌

[@franciscohernandez4766]

Almiro mucho su cultura. Su dedicación a cada trabajo que realizan son en verdad muy buenos gracias por compartir sus trabajos. Saludos cordiales desde México

[@IveysFamilyFactotum]

I could watch this all day...🤗👍

[@PuncakeLena]

Everyone: Wow, such an amazing joint! It takes so much skill to pull this off! Description: Nothing to see here, just a floor edge joint.

[@Fenris_1966]

It is deeply satisfying to follow, thank you very much 😁

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that! 😊

[@mickrose9633]

Fantastic workmanship, I love it!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you! 😊

[@plesmangi2152]

Why is this soooooo satisfying? Thank you Sir.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Cheers! 😊🙌

[@TheSamboy93]

As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement kzbin.infoUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!

[@velcroman11]

Listen to the sound the chisel make as the worker cleans up the cuts. Music to the ears.

[@gedog77]

Sometimes I come back and watch this like meditation, it's therapeutic.

[@offthewall9988]

more like sculpting than joinery! that's a busy joint!

[@markjulie2072]

What an absolute joy to watch such a craftsman. Thankyou for posting :o)

[@MelbaOzzie]

A magnificent display of craftsmanship. It was really a pleasure to watch. But do I understand this correctly: this is a common joint they use all the time in their home construction? So all the house framers do this as a matter of routine? Mind boggling!

[@dylaniwakuni]

It's not that common of a joint. It's used more for high end houses, Shrines and Temples where the sills may be visible.

[@scoopypigeon1694]

I really like this, but I must admit I don't understand why the geometry of the joint is so complicated. Does this specific geometry increase the strength of the join, and how? Great work and great video nonetheless, thank you. 🙂

[@sshizas6986]

That was amazing. Excellent skills sir.

[@KnotHead1008]

Beautiful joinery work.

[@rameezamos2249]

Great technic . I haven't seen such precision in a long time in todays wood workers. You definitely has a new subscriber. Cant wait to see what you will do next. You reminding me why I love woodworking.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you! Happy to hear that! 😊

[@RelakS__]

Someone: Hey, Iwakuni-san, nice sculpture. Iwakuni-san: That's just a joint...

[@juanbarquero6694]

The acuracy is quite awesome

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thanks! 😊

[@jonathanpizarromartinez2572]

Es el video más hipnotizante y satisfactorio que he visto en mi vida, simplemente sorprendente. Saludos desde Chile!!!

[@filmmekkwal2737]

This is not some Japanese wood joining, it is the art of joining wood with a capital "A". I'm impressed!!!

[@carroarmatom15]

ノミで木が削られる音も心地よい。家具作りの仕事をしてたことがあるのでしかし今は病気で全てのことをリタイヤしてますけどね

[@jeromemazzi]

That's simply Awesome...Your work is pure Art, I can't find more words, sorry for this poor comment...

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@jeromemazzi]

@@dylaniwakuni You're more than welcome! It's so beautiful to see how you created and how you shaped this Masterpiece! And sharing this with us...this is a great privilege to see you in action, thanks a lot!

[@jamesgreen4080]

I'll never open a tin of paint with a chisel again.

[@renzoalaniz]

How wonderful those cuts with a good sharpening, genius...! I follow you :)

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you 😊

[@dplj4428]

Once again I am reminded. Keeping chisels sharp lessens slips, too.

[@kirmardamianfarinangomaldo4536]

Alguien por esto es un poco de todo? 😂

[@nekouwu4171]

Yo

[@Zacate_1]

Yo vine por el plech :v

[@nekouwu4171]

@@Zacate_1 pero que no son la misma persona

[@Dael_TP]

@@nekouwu4171 por eso xd

[@K3Ddesignstudio]

That staifying sound of a chisel carving out some wood shavings!

[@eyeamcreated8271]

Lol caught myself blowing the screen I got so entranced I thought I was right there working the wood .. lol

[@cutaway79]

Ummmmmmmm...

[@Kobe29261]

I also thought it was apropos that Cathedral bells would ring in the middle of his work. What he's doing is almost religious. I'm sorry that his ears have to endure road traffic :-(

[@route66flyer29]

Does my heart good to see someone actually using chisels right.

[@anapaulacorrea6649]

Incrível! Seu trabalho é fenomenal!

[@beverleyellis6358]

Beautiful to watch⭐️ thank you

[@survivalist9818]

Beautiful craftsmanship

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thanks!

[@SgtBrewdawg]

Beautiful!

[@l8ping]

Amazing principle. So much to learn.

[@robohippy]

I am also curious about laying out your joints. I had thought that most of it was done with a marking knife. I would guess that ink is used here so the camera can actually see it. The knife lines would be almost invisible. Also curious, but it looks like you get the wood wet before you make your final chisel cuts, is this correct? I do know with my wood bowl making experience, if you are turning some very dry woods that are very prone to tearing out, that getting the wood wet really helps clean up the cuts. Nice work, some thing I aspire to do some day.

[@terrydavis2552]

Human CNC machine! Amazing.

[@williammtl6514]

esto es un poco de todo

[@nickyork8901]

Excellent work, and really interesting video!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you! 😊

[@diegpescalante7409]

OMG, youre joinery is so relax

[@Gearsandgrease]

Could you do a video on just your collection of tools and how you sharpen them. Where does one aquire such high caliber tools. Even your chisels look like art

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

A joy to watch.

[@ciro1957toro]

Gran trabajo y esfuerzo. Vale aplicarlo en qué...?

[@graflaszlo]

Hi, could you release a video showing us the preparation of the wood material? I mean how do you flatten natural wood to get strait boards, beams, etc.

[@afraid_to_shoot_strangers8066]

This man make his own paper for shoping list

[@andrzejkasprowicz3936]

U will be surprised but actually they do their own paper for different occasions . Got one ,it looks like greeting card and is beautiful. Was given to me when I was leaving ship and the navigator was Japanese . Regards Andy

[@RolloZx]

Great skills - v realxing and inspiring to watch

[@blitzwarrior44]

Okay, great vid thanks ! I'll be in the garage sharpening my chisels....

[@dylaniwakuni]

Cheers! 🙌

[@petrskala6599]

Dear Dylan, as first I would like to say big Thank You this kind of videos which are very relaxing and mainly inspirative. Also I would like to express big respect to your patience, steady hand and skills. I have also one question - when you wet the wood for chiseling, do you use water or paint thinner or alcohol? The water can incerase the moisture of wood it is undesirable ?! Thank you very much for your response Petr

[@dylaniwakuni]

Hi, thank you for your kind comment. I simply use water and as it’s only on the surface it dries away quickly. But I’ve also heard of others using alcohol .

[@ecokestove]

Very interesting. Superb work. I have tried this joint, and failed. I'll try again using some of your techniques.

[@live4aliving]

Hats off to you. Very nice.

[@totobill22]

Magnifique ! C'est un art ! Comme Dorian Bracht. Bravo à vous !

[@brucelarson4659]

Totally amazing

[@tofuchicken2]

japan: 7 hours to make one perfectly crafted joint rest of world: nail 2 piece of wood together

[@videostarish]

Wow...! REALLY relaxing.... 😃

[@HomeBibleCollege]

Notice the use of water to help cutting the timber.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Good eye! 👍

[@JohnColgan.]

I wondered why the inner wood looked so dark. Obviously the waiter helped, but can you explain how and why?