Kumiko Quarter Square

[@glencrandall7051]

Excellent video. Great production. I do have two suggestions. Could you start the video with an example? It would make it easier to understand what each piece is for. And a short comment about dimensions and angles would be appreciated. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day.

[@theblackwalnutstudio]

Hi Glen. Thanks for watching. Those are great suggestions. I’ll be making another video soon and will add those for sure. Thanks.

[@turkulerturkusoylerturkule9455]

Hi, thank you big master, perfect. from Turkey 🇹🇷 👏👏👏

[@theblackwalnutstudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@wolflahti412]

Very pretty, but only cutting and assembly, with no discussion of the angles required. For what it's worth, this asa-no-ha pattern requires 22.5, 45, and 67.5 degrees. (Well, 90 too, I guess.)

[@theblackwalnutstudio]

Thank you. Sometimes silence is more than enough…

[@MrHleighton]

Hi, very ilustrative. What is the measurement of the slats?, thanks

[@theblackwalnutstudio]

Thanks for watching. The slats are the thickness of the blade around 1/8" thick and the widths are 1/2". I usually make them about 30" long and cut as required. Thanks

[@joe1871]

Hey Steve - you dont know me, my name is Joe and I am just starting with Kumiko. I was looking for a good video on the subject and came across this one. Outstanding job Steve! You showed us the process without any extraneous comments or noise. What a relaxing and full of good information video this is. Thank you so much!

[@theblackwalnutstudio]

Hi Joe. Thanks very much for your kind words. I’m finding I’m losing interest with videos that are full of noise and constant talking. I follow a couple of Japanese woodworkers and they have similar vids. I prefer this style to watch myself. Your compliments confirm what I was trying to accomplish. Thanks very much!

[@lindaloftus8780]

Enjoyed video very much. Where can the chisel holder you used be obtained?

[@theblackwalnutstudio]

Hi Linda. Thanks very much. Do you mean the sharpening jig or the kumiko blocks?

[@TheOzturner]

Where do you get the wide chisel? Lee Valley…?

[@theblackwalnutstudio]

Hi. Yes from Lee Valley Tools. I like using the flushing chisel and find it more comfortable than a regular wide chisel. Thanks

[@mjsworkshop]

Hey Steve, Love this quiet peek into your process. -mj

[@theblackwalnutstudio]

Thanks Mark. I hope all is well!

[@nedcramdon1306]

Shit!! It's over already? Well done video.

[@theblackwalnutstudio]

Lol. Thanks Ned!

[@TomDanaher]

Why not make all your first cuts then go back and do the 2nd cuts instead of keep moving the key?

[@theblackwalnutstudio]

Hi Tom. Do you mean on the table saw? Each cut on the table saw is referenced off the previous cut but I guess you could do all the larger distance cuts then come back and do the shorter ones. I think I would find that more confusing. You kind of get in a rhythm and that seems to work for me. Thanks

[@TomDanaher]

@@theblackwalnutstudio Yes, but also setting up 2 67.5 jigs for the 1/3 2/3 cuts was a great idea.

[@TomDanaher]

You should talk more and explain what an why. I find those the most informative type of video, cuz I will see someone do something and I say to myself why did he do it that way.

[@theblackwalnutstudio]

@@TomDanaher Thanks Tom. I think once you do a few you find a way that works and is enjoyable to you. I find this method works for me. If I was going to do a whole bunch I might streamline some of the processes but I don’t want to take away what makes it fun for me.

[@theblackwalnutstudio]

@@TomDanaher I have some videos for Canadian Woodworking Magazine that I do explain things but for my own I find that I go through the process and let the sounds of the shop be heard. I get tired of videos where things are over explained or people talk a mile a minute. I believe it’s ok to show woodworkers things quietly and they will get the process or if they don’t it starts a discussion...like this.