Kumiko Box, Kasane Rindo Japanese Carpentry, Woodworking

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In this video I make a small box with Kumiko in the lid. The pattern is known as Kasane Rindo.
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[@GoSloSho]

"in this shot I'm demonstrating how to perfectly apply WAY too much glue" had me chuckling

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you. While I was working it felt like the correct amount of glue. While I was editing I was wonder why I used so much.

[@LiloUkulele]

Super instructional...lots of little trails and wide avenues to explore...jigs, sharpening, tools, tricks, insights....a mighty world in a tiny box... meditational to watch..., must be where you get that wry sense of humor. Thanks for a great video

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@magicalcoin]

チャレンジ精神すごいね。 説明や見せ方が分かりやすくて、とても勉強になりました。 素晴らしい動画

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@retiredrookie7146]

This is a busy little project for a box that ain't no bigger than a minute. Nice.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@josh_watson]

My brain has a hard time processing all these different angles. One day, I'll just have to try it and see what happens. Trial and error type approach. A beautiful piece as always. Well done sir.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I am one who learns by doing. That is how I suggest everyone learn kumiko. It becomes much easier, much quicker than you would think.

[@josh_watson]

@@MikeFarrington As am I. Thanks for the feedback and push in the right direction. I'll give it a shot.

[@MuhammadAlam-ne9cf]

looks like i found my new favorite youtube channel !

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, that is great to hear.

[@adrianluica6960]

Wow... what a meticulous work

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@SeanOchoa]

My dad worked as a machinist and owned his own machine shop for a couple decades. He did work this precise. Good work, Mr. Farrington. Master craftsman like yourself will never cease to mesmerize onlookers and to create beautiful works of art.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@texasbelliott]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who sings to myself while in the shop. ;) Great work, Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thats pretty much all I do all day.

[@josepalacid]

I'm grateful to Mr. Farrington for sharing his wisdom and doing it with such a sense of humor. But I respect him (that's why the "Mr" treatment) because of being so sincerely humble.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@josepalacid]

@@MikeFarrington Go ahead Mike, you are doing a fantastic work. I hope I can be one of your patrons soon.

[@stuartwilliams7903]

Hi Not just a woodworker, but an artist

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@dannyberg4294]

“I’ll tell you what, it’s sharp as hell!” *immediately cuts to a small child in the shop* …wait… where is this video going… 😬 lol! Beautiful box and incredible work. I found your channel through PaskMakes! Cheers!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Pask is awesome.

[@MrTheBurkes]

Christmas came 3 days early and we all got a gift. The gift of Kumiko by Mike F.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@arth.4196]

Great Detail Outcome

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks.

[@jdanderson6400]

Hello Mike, I was in a small furniture shop in Denver yesterday and noticed this box from across the room. Before we even walked over to it, I told my wife this box was made by "Mike Farrington". It now resides on my desk at work, as of this morning. At the end of your video, you said it was a box "designed to store nothing specific at all." Well, the matter is settled... It is full of ink cartridges for my fountain pens. Thanks for the beautiful box!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

That is totally awesome to hear. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@hoodshoods615]

Patient equals quality craftsmanship....👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👊🏽

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@ryanseidel7436]

That hand saw cut at the end, following the line, so satisfying

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@endosol]

Hi Mike. I am not a builder or wood worker. I am a Dentist from New Zealand who enjoy watching carpentry videos. Among all KZbin channels in this area, yours seems to be one of my favorites. The videos are well put together, the detailed work you do is something very enjoyable to watch. I just want to congratulate you on your fine skills and keep them coming. ps Congratulations on the new arrival.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I hope to visit your beautiful country one day.

[@Atherax]

that is so beautiful i love it so much

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@2002Framer]

Beautifully made and eloquently narrated. Wishing you all the success the future can bring. Thank you for always sharing selflessly 👌🏻👌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@eva2k0]

Watching you creep up on fitment with hand tools is immensely satisfying. I hope to possess this level of skill someday.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@m.d.e.845]

One of the best wood workers in the WORLD! How do I know? Your sarcasm doesn’t dismiss the professional results! 😂

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you. I'm really not sure I'm all that good of a woodworker, but I am very good at sarcasm. Just ask my wife.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Great looking box. The kumiko panel looks awesome. Great video too!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks a bunch!

[@clugodmd]

I am terrible at using planes. I am going to look for a good video on beginner plane use. Once again, amazing video!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Using planes will open up lots of possibilities.

[@clugodmd]

Mike Farrington I agree. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the great work. I will see if I can make it to one of your classes. I love beer and altitude sickness so Colorado sounds like a must visit.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@clugodmd Ha! We have both of those around here.

[@carycleland9506]

Love running across channels of witty talented singers....er woodworkers. Now I need to figure out how to do another thing in my shop. Good work fine sir.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Come for the singing, stay for the woodworking.

[@lwoodt1]

Excellent as always.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@williamellis8993]

That's a beautiful box, Mike. Great precision. I'm glad to see the apprentice back in the shop, too.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@kenneththomas3558]

A sincere thank you. You have brightened my world.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@nickyork8901]

Last time you made something as beautiful as this, I made the mistake of thinking it would be as easy to produce as you make it seem - I have learned my lesson. Especially the bit where you use the little jigs to plane precise angles on very small pieces of wood, and it works perfectly first time. Nevertheless, I will still attempt to make this little box, as the design is so cool. Thanks for a great video, and many hours of fun trying to copy your woodworking.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Good luck with your project.

[@SethsProject]

Awesome video as always Mike! I don't think I would have got into the triangle gridwork if it wasn't for your jig. You mentioned something about it being easier to make the box around the kumiko panel because it's difficult to change the pitch of the panel easily. I've designed a jig for cutting the triangle gridwork, and it allows me to adjust the pitch of the kumiko down to +-.01mm. I have a video of my demonstrating it on my channel. I really wanted to invent a jig that allowed me to size a kumiko panel to fit into a cabinet door panel without me having to size the doors to the panel. This also means I can size kumiko to plans from SketchUp. Thanks for the videos Mike!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Sounds like a cool Jig I'll check it out. I think even with an adjustable jig it would be easier to adjust the box. That is a simple matter of a couple shavings with a shoulder plane. I really don't think there is a wrong way, its a matter of preference.

[@spencerbass7142]

Beautiful.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@MrGeroth]

Sir you are a craftsman. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jimpike3489]

WOW, stunning build. I love the art of Kumiko, so relaxing watching you build the box, you are an artist. Thanks for sharing

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@peggyraun-linde6336]

Gorgeous!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@valdekmotoblog6029]

I admire the precision of the box, the mastery

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@korycoster3586]

A Mike Farrington video! It's like all my Christmass' have come at Christmas. Hi Mike from New Zealand

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@barneykennett9282]

Good to see you back Mike, nice job...👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Good to be back.

[@sar4x474]

Just yesterday I was thinking, “Where has Mike Farrington been?” And, wouldn’t you know it, here you are! Your video was a nice Christmas present. Great camera work. I like how you changed up the camera angles during the project. Last, I loved the “Instant Graham” Easter Egg. :)

[@MikeFarrington]

I have been spending time with our newest kiddo. I am still working and still making videos, but I'm putting more time into family stuff. I try to have a couple Easter Eggs in each video, just to add a little spice.

[@sar4x474]

Mike Farrington Your priorities are on point, Sir!

[@MikeFarrington]

@@sar4x474 Thank you, its hard sometime, I always want to work more and more, but I just decided to slow down for a while. The kids are only going to be young once.

[@kiwdwks]

Awesome...thank you!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, my pleasure.

[@mchilly]

Amazing woodworking skills and video production! I always learn so much from all of your videos. Definitely KZbin gold!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you sir.

[@jamestaulbee4791]

Very nice work Mike. Always look forward to your videos.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks James.

[@Subsonic-cd2en]

I've made a few Kumiko projects myself, but I've always wondered how that pattern worked. Very different than the ones I've made. Keep the kumiko coming!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, will do.

[@darkmyble2006]

Amazing work as always. The attention to detail and the methodical manner of your work is something all woodworkers should aspire to. Awesome.. love it!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Mark.

[@Hatchmade]

Every video I come away inspired. Thanks Mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@myhoneyshandmade1077]

turned out great.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Oniram2727]

Awesome work, Kumiko is quite the mark of a very skilled craftsmen. Can’t wait to see all of the work you have been doing on that new planer, as someone that also buys old tools and rehabs them, I know you have quite the project going. That planer you snagged is nicer than anything I would ever need! Really looking forward to that video. Merry Xmas to you and yours!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I am waiting on one more part to be delivered before I can put the planer back together. I have filmed most of the process so far. I hope it turns out to be a cool video, after all it is a very cool planer.

[@katzmosestools]

Yeah buddy! MiKumiko Funington

[@sar4x474]

That’s a good one! :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! I like it. Thank you sir.

[@jimw544]

Mike, thanks so much for this video. You make it look so simple. I'm sure it is to once the cutting blocks are created. And you have a video for that. I can't wait to retire in a few months so I can spend more time in the shop!

[@MikeFarrington]

Kumiko is really not very difficult, the jigs aren't too hard to build and once thats done its just a matter of cranking out small parts.

[@nickyork8901]

Love your designs, incredibly tasteful and elegant.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@moonlight5050]

Pops up on my You Tube feed and I'm mesmerized...!!! Beautiful work...WOW 👍😀

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@lesliestraw4699]

Another great video from my favourite woodworker, keep them coming Mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@julianlech8505]

That is an awesome project. That would be a fantastic Christmas present.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats what it was.

[@woodturnermark8529]

Mike, I've been following your work or a while now, I'm very impressed by your attention to detail and work. I also like your jig making skill.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@macgraham100]

Very nice Mr. Mike! 😁

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@ukulelefatman]

A Kumiko Christmas tree star would be a cool project. Hope you and yours have a merry one !

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats a good idea.

[@jameshodgins1937]

Mike, you do really, really nice work! It is a pleasure to watch your videos and to learn from them. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks James. Happy New Year.

[@JT-hw6mq]

great work. thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@ChrisBarrett643]

An incredible piece of wooden art. Love it

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@chuckbogart9382]

Very beautiful, unbelievable work. I am in awe and just a little bit intimidated (ok, a lot) by your skill. Good to see another project from the boardroom. Merry Christmas to you and your family, all the best in New Year.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Merry Christmas to you too.

[@jamesreid9026]

Thank you for sharing your skill with us

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@tonycr0130]

Seasons Greetings from North East England, loving the content and humour coming from The Boardroom.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Tony.

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

It's not often that I watch someone build something out of wood that I could not also build... But I couldn't do this lol. My hand tool knowledge isn't there yet. On another note, as per your suggestion I have incorporated MH Ready Patch spackling into my woodworking arsenal. It's a fantastic product. I still use Crawford's spackling paste frequently, but the MH dries a little harder and a little faster. The Crawford's is smoother, cheaper, and lasts longer in the can. And you can thin it super easy so it's versatile. I like to keep my Crawford's at the consistency of like... Whipped cream. Let's me speed through spackling super fast without fighting the drying spackle on the knife Thanks a bunch for the recommendation. Both Crawford's and MH are fantastic products and I will likely use them both for different situations for many years to come

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. MH is good stuff no question. I ended up buying some Crawfords, it work great as well.

[@ijnvniuhnvlsjk]

precious hands and unlimited imagination

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@williamwinder3466]

I can see that the shop apprentice's training is coming along well.

[@MikeFarrington]

Slowly but surely.

[@candiedginger8729]

That is the most beautiful wood box I have ever seen. I must learn more about this style of woodworking. Thank you for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@clugodmd]

I do love your Bon Jovi breakout!!!!! I love this video. Bravo

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! That was pretty bad. Thank you though.

[@AndreaArzensek]

Your videos and projects are an absolute success and pleasure to watch. I appreciate your hard work and passion you put into these. May you have wonderful holidays and Happy New Year 2020.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@keanMechanic]

Master craftsman. How could this video have 2 dislikes!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

[@ChetstarSimonA1]

Hey Mike, everything about your videos is spot on... from the camera work, lighting, voice over, song recommendation, not to mention the quality of woodworking. This video doesn't disappoint! I'm inspired to get into my workshop! Thanks Mike! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Simon.

[@Jeff_369]

Mike it's fun to watch you work, this was an awesome project!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Jeff.

[@bg73]

The boardroom has been missed recently... good having you back. The precision work is brilliant

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its good to be back. That was too long of a break.

[@neilteeter9600]

Insane quality! I love it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Neil.

[@joergsrom6221]

Hello Mike. Perfectly done. Really impressed by the precision. But with such skilled coworkers! Already looks on the workbench. Have a great time and good luck in 2020. Thomas

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@brianbarlow1480]

Great skill sir

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@abureehan486]

Very nice. Thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@ninthfloor33020]

Thanks for sharing the beauty with us! I’ve been jonesing for some boardroom videos! Merry Christmas!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@TaylorHubbell]

I've missed the dulcet tones coming from the Board Room.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Probably more ominous than dulcet.

[@MJ-nb1qn]

I would say atavistic. Yep it’s me again!

[@drmkiwi]

You do beautiful work. (Videos included.) Thanks for all your hard work. All the best for a truly amazing 2020. Cheers, David

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much David.

[@annan9651]

I am so glad this video was recommended to me! It came out so beautiful, and it was an absolute pleasure to watch how precisely and carefully you work. The filming in general was really lovely. I subscribed before I even finished the video, and I'm very much looking forward to binging all your vids and seeing what you do next!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Great to have you onboard.

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

Fabulous, I am part way through making the jigs I need to start creating Kumiko items myself and this kind of project is perfect inspiration for my first efforts. Thank you.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Good luck with your endeavor. Its a fun path to go down.

[@rayfitz54]

Beautiful design, awesome skill and technique. Nice editing too👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Ray.

[@haphazzard3431]

Merry Christmas my Brother

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@MJ-nb1qn]

I’ve watched this video so many times. I just love your work, manner, and that voice! You got it all man, quite insouciant. I use a “Lion Miter Trimmer” a lot for those “angley”pieces. Thanks so much!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I have always wanted to try one of those. That could work well for making the small pieces.

[@MJ-nb1qn]

Mike Farrington - They trim molding nicely. And true up cuts. I make small boxes and use it to cut the 45’s on the thin liner boards, as you made. I got out my Fine Woodworking mags and have your issue on my bedside now. I’m making that sled. Thanks. Love your videos!

[@elan3studio765]

Thank you for once again showing me just how far the high bar is set in wood working... I hope you don't mind me sharing this video on my FB page and bashing you simultaneously...( jk ) ? Happy Holidays... Be Well

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Share away. Happy holidays.

[@wesleye7132]

Great work as always. Glad to finally see a new video. From one dad to another “keep up the dad jokes”.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Will do, dad jokes are where its at.

[@web4pro]

Absolutely fantastic ! Almost therapeutic to watch :)

[@barmetler]

So beautiful, I really need to try Kumiko myself someday, it looks very relaxing. I don't have any planes, chisels, or sharpening stones though...

[@MikeFarrington]

Give it a go. You'll know right away if you like it or not. If you are starting with no tools. Just buy one chisel and give it a try.

[@lolwazeid]

good job

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@eversleyowl]

Thank you for the pre-Christmas present of another very nice video of a beautiful project. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and you family.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@CLCLTD]

Beautiful work as usual, I take it you made a lot of these with all the jigs etc you had to design and build

[@MikeFarrington]

For this video I just made the one. The jigs are mostly leftovers from other kumiko projects.

[@justinbrandon8511]

Incredible! You may have just inspired me to try some Kumiko!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Give it a go, its a lot of fun.

[@mjfister]

Mike, a beautiful little piece; you've really 'fixtured-up' to produce some kumiko... Happy Holidays to you and yours and keep the videos coming!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@stevedurr6293]

Mike, love you channel! In particular, your humor while maintaining your professional demeanor! An amazing craftsman! I was searching your "KZbin" in search of your KUMIKO jigs, what is needed, how to make.. Are those plans deleted? I follow and buy books from Desmond King, the master. But prefer a machinery approach apposed to all hand work. Yes... I know, the true craftsmanship is in the hands. But...

[@stevedurr6293]

Never mind... Found it! :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Great to hear you found it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@bobbonham4823]

That's terrific! Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@GlennBartley]

Masterfully done. Really nice work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Sean-qk5mv]

Nice...

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks.

[@laurswoodwork5942]

Awesome dude! I can't wait to start meddling with kumiko too.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Go for it, its a lot of fun.

[@Spider2029]

Thumbs up for Bon Jovi vibes ❤️ On a side note, no pun intended, I do prefer Slippery when wet as album, but New Jersey contains some interesting tracks nonetheless. Ah, almost forgot to mention: box is great! Hopefully after I finish to tackle my workbench and some side projects, I will dedicate some time to fine woodworking projects. Thanks for the great video, Best!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I happen to be a fan of pretty much everything Bon Jovi does.

[@normanroberts9914]

Cracking job look forward to seeing another one in the New Year happy holidays

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I'll have another video out soon. Happy holidays.

[@badrhari42]

Very nice! Would be cool to see a similar one with the star tapered down, kind of like a dome top. For some reason that is what I see for the first few seconds I see it.

[@MikeFarrington]

I thought about doing that to this one, but it can only be domed so much before the lap joints start to show. Next time I would make the strips taller so they could be domed more and make that idea work.