Make a Samurai Serving Tray

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Watch as I make this beautiful serving tray as a very late birthday present for my sister…. This project is made of solid walnut and includes a stepped triple through tenon! If that doesn’t get you jolly for the holidays I don’t know what will. I am super happy with the design and how this serving tray turned out.

[@xdaddyxwarbucks]

For a moment, I thought, wow, I can practically smell the walnut watching this video. Then I realized I was still wearing my shop jacket.

[@yikesjason]

I like the intro. No need to take ourselves too seriously

[@SalisburyKarateClub]

Haha, the Samurai Carpenter needs a Samurai stacking system. (Better than my system I might add)

[@MrSandford]

I hope that those who followed this video really get the skills and time involved with producing what many would see as just a tray. For most it would seem crazy to invest the time it takes to create such amazing piece of functional art as there is little monitory return. Hopefully KZbin somehow compensates for this. The one thing I think is missing in most peoples lives is the ability to just focus on a project like this and not tempted to rush so we can return to our daily duties. Appreciate the inspiration to get into the shop and spend quality time doing something of real value. Cheers from New Zealand

[@robcauson4595]

The one thing I think is missing in most people's lives is the opportunity to just focus on a project like this and not be tempted to rush so we can return to our daily duties.

[@scottmclane2839]

Are you recording the workshop? I was wondering because I work a month on and where I work I won’t have internet. So if I joined the workshop would I be able to watch the episodes I miss at a later date?

[@adamhenkel698]

Yes. They will all remain on the site after and you will be able to catch up for sure.

[@paddydunne774]

Adam Henkel that’s one of my questions. Also money is tight. When it says you can cancel at any time. If you finish the 8 weeks then what happens do you lose access to everything you’ve done? Or is it a case pay 20 bucks a month as an on going “investment”! It’s that time of year when something looks great but you spend the rest of the year paying for it!! Had no experience with this kind of thing 👍😳🍀

[@adamhenkel698]

​@@paddydunne774 Your monthly membership gives you access to all that is on the platform including tutorials, plans, challenges. You can cancel at any time which will allow you to have access until your current billing cycle is over. Hope that makes sense. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@paddydunne774]

Adam Henkel cheers

[@petermifsud5281]

Your work brings back memories of my Dad, have a Merry Christmas.

[@mathew66]

How come?

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

I love the “content creator dialogue”. We definitely do that. Beautiful work.

[@ericdeaton2247]

The samurai carpenter has cheap modular shelving to store his wood? Is that a future project?

[@Painless61]

Kerry Chrismas and a happy new Years for you and your Family ... 🌲🎅🏼🌲🤶🏻

[@CountyLineCarvings]

That is one badass serving tray... Thanks again Samurai Carpenter for yet another brilliant video.!

[@danbarrett6113]

Blessed my life....... Merry CHRISTmas

[@olegtodorov-mihaylov2149]

All good mate, but wear god damn respiratori mask or clean dust more frequently! You have 3 kids - be responsible for your own health and well beeing. Lung cancer and silicosis are terrible illneses that you don't want bringing on your own familly... just a friendly advise :)

[@vell0cet517]

Thanks for another great video. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas filled with love, joy, and joinery.

[@raid7866able]

Jesse, you have inspired me to turn my craftsmanship toward woodworking on KZbin several years ago, now as a member of the mob you and the others there have taught me sooo much! I'm currently licensing my very first business and as a woodworking/art shop! I will be following you on the 8 week joinery tour, of course! Super stoked for that, this serving tray is beautiful, and I do a bunch of those, but I'm excited to incorporate the handles like that with the exposed joinery, I think it's a great facelift on a tried and true simple design. I think for me though, the true blessing you impart to me is that I see a likeness of myself in Jesse, the tendency to speak like a sailor, the shot myself in the foot mistakes all wrap up into the skilled craftsman and make really fine work. That's the inspiration you give me, to be able to overcome my weaknesses and still come out on top. That's how you bless me and mine, Thank you Jesse, keep up the good work!

[@sanyok7777]

I can’t say enough how every video that you do it’s all for us for viewers that we try to learn to be better in woodworking and in everything Merry Christmas and may God richly bless you and your family

[@Alejandro192011]

I laugh a lot with the mumbling!!😂

[@Rage-of-War]

Ya know, I really didn't wanna like your channel or your vids but, I just have to, they are awesome!!!

[@odafjm5]

Wow! What awesome talent and patience you have! Such precision with each detail, beautiful and a joy to watch! There are still people who have the knowledge and skills to do such things! Very encouraging to see! God Bless You! Thank-you for sharing!

[@glennryzebol4472]

Jesse, it`s always a pleasure watching one of your project videos. It`s a shame you don`t make as many as you used to

[@bobfox3718]

Your reaction when finished...just like me when I was done with the present I made for my girl. It's a priceless feeling! Carry on, mate!

[@martinschultze4023]

Merry Christmas from Germany

[@Bentons_Place-DIY]

Where'd you get that cool-ass glue bottle?

[@stevewharram5518]

Amazing work as always samurai standard

[@boombox2a]

What did you spray it with? Thank you.

[@FlavioCamus]

00:43 as my momma said "the lazy man works twice" :)

[@JerryDechant]

Beautiful as usual. You are a wood artist. :)

[@teejaytr]

Love your channel!... The vids are therapy...I appreciate your craftsmanship!... Looking into learning from you.. Thanks again...

[@cyclistman6358]

Samurai did I see you push stock over your jointer with your bare hand at the rear? Really man come on. There will nothing to reattach just finger and hand salsa flying off of the cutter head. You inspire many to enjoy and participate in wood working but all of that could end for someone in an instant because of careless practices.

[@TheWoodguru63]

Shelf wrestling...awesome

[@tooljunkie555]

Looks beautiful as always looks like it's all from one piece on camera do not tell that there's more than one piece on camera anyways looks really good though man happy holidays to you and yours

[@ArmyVet76]

Amazing piece as always👊🏼

[@giovannipetitti1588]

Merry Christmas.👏👏👏👏🏼👍❤️

[@jamieparnell8160]

Love your work as always, are your ear defenders noise cancelling, or Bluetooth music?? 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@martinrivest4205]

It would be great if you could add the wood specie you work with/pick for your different projects. Most of time it's obvious to any trained woodworker eye, sometimes it's not. Thanks Jesse!

[@nelsonw2096]

Maybe this video didn’t completely alter my life but I really liked that you didn’t go with the standard handles on this thing. I’m going to try something different and it was all inspired by you. 👍🏼

[@videoseekerism]

Can't access the challenge...

[@andrewzimba7432]

The intro actually makes me feel better, knowing that the kind of stuff happening there happens to everyone, not just me. You managed to do it without the string of ear-curling cursing that would escape my lips tho...

[@juancarranza1547]

Hi from Argentina! beautiful job! very well filmed! the music is debatable. but is not bad. congratulation, Keep it up, regards.

[@liquidcable]

What finishing spray is that?

[@mattfabian9758]

First time seeing your channel very nice build. What can spray finish are you using? Thanks

[@awideman5981]

Jesse fumbling for wood - not so samurai Jesse making that tray - very samurai

[@drmkiwi]

The 3 mortise and tenons being graduated is a magnificent detail. Good stuff. Thanks. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2020. Cheers, David

[@ericmcdowell5762]

It's too bad you can't "mass produce" those, ... I bet they'd sell well.

[@93Crusher]

Is the class going to be a one joint a day/week?

[@adamhenkel698]

It will be one joint each week for 7 weeks with a final project (entry shelf) that incorporates a few of the joints learned.

[@ДальнобойвАмерике-ъ4т]

Nice job I really liked it

[@twagner6155]

I would not glue 3/8" or 1/2" boards together without biscuits or at least spread the glue out w/ a nail, plus the glue fills voids.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Beautiful serving tray Jesse! Thank you For sharing the video with us' Merry Christmas!🎄🎁💖👌👍😎JP

[@oobaka1967]

Another incredible build. Hope you and your family had a great Christmas. Thank you for letting us watch you build beautiful pieces of functional art.

[@ChrisSierra]

Obligatory picking the boards..... that was hilarious

[@negotiableaffections]

How it blessed my life? As a student of TM [Transendental Meditation] I see in the joints, the lines and proportions an aesthetic that promotes quiet meditation & somewhere in there lies the objects beauty.

[@limin3453]

I have watched a .lot of your videos, you are a serious woodworker man, i really cant believe the amount of skill you have in making all your furniture, you accuracy and patience is the best i have ever seen on youtube

Thanks for design inspiration and tips!👋

[@pabrowncoatbrewer7154]

It blessed my life because it’s the first video of your that popped up in my feed in over a year. I’m subscribed and have hit the bell for all notifications and still this is the first in a year. I was going to say that it’s good to have you back but, apparently it’s me that’s been gone and not you.

[@wildhorse4]

I love watching your videos! Such great work and enjoyed watching you make these projects! Keep up the great work

[@alexanderdickie1982]

You want a Matthias Wandel screw-advance box joint jig 👍

[@twagner6155]

You would think the Samurai would shoot his work w/ a gun instead of with a rattle can. Either way will work though.

[@zorroinhell5549]

Your video's affect me to the point of wanting to know how much you would sell this serving tray for? Nice work!

[@rs-ut5wr]

Solid f-shot Jesse

[@TheSmallTownCraftsman]

I always love the music which you put in your video. I was wondering where do you get it from?

[@alastairleung1883]

Man, this is a whole lot of awesome in just one serving tray. One day I'll try my hand at wood working.

[@JDon280Z]

Beautiful Tray. Loved the different size tenons. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@tellis9844]

Always enlightening when the Samurai is on. Merry Christmas Sensei to you and the family.

[@williamfitzer4805]

Hahaha. At the beginning of the video I thought you had caught me getting wood from my stacks. 🤣🤣🤣

[@reisekeller6859]

I've been working on some "legacy projects", to be remembered for. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@PeriodWoodworker]

Very nice project. Thank you for sharing, Steve

[@cooldaysman8273]

Tu trabajo es sorprendente, las cosas que haces son increíblemente bellas. Feliz navidad..

[@johnmoeleker]

Well done, beautifull result but absolutely nothing to do with samurai

[@netac7667]

Something is weird. The video felt different. I didn't enjoy this video as much. Maybe the view points, lack of content he usually put in the video (assembling and whatever).. I'm not sure why.

[@MrSandford]

Get a life

[@AndreyStepanov7625]

очень понравился результат работы,. очень хорошо!!

[@ceeg93]

I see, you got a curved project coming up, and you are already bending some timber on your rack. :-D

[@jamesthomson7047]

I get inspired everytime I watch you videos. Thank and keep up the good work 😎👍

[@kiwdwks]

Totally awesome serving tray! Thanks for sharing it...

[@davidsoudek]

That intro…😂

[@juancarlosbenavides5964]

👍👍👍súper maestro como siempre es gusto ver sus videos . Saludos desde Colombia

[@andreabosetti4756]

Beautiful...Merry Christmas from Italy !!

[@adamsmith-qw9xs]

Awesome jesse super theckthy as allways love your samurai skillery.

[@dalerichardsonrichardson4235]

Just like to see your work always amazing to see ,merry Christmas 🎄

[@justinhoffman5339]

If you stop the video at 10:54 it sounds like he wants to get frisky

[@gengen8949]

Классная работа ! Привет из России ! С Новым Годом всех !

[@jacknicholls10]

Love the comedy in it, very good as all of your videos are. Thanks

[@garrettdepergola4]

2020 is the year for 1 million subs!! I see it coming!

[@levismadore556]

Just beautiful! Merry Christmas. Levis

[@StormRiordan]

Best commentary on any woodworking video i've ever watched

[@heyimamaker]

Awesome work, I really like the staggered tenons.

[@claudeelliott3993]

Lucky girl!! Beautiful work.

Belo trabalho...parabéns!

[@davidweidman3169]

Thank you for the video . I enjoyed watching it .

[@rongoldberg8174]

Do you have plans for sale for the serving tray?

[@SimonPEdwards63]

Nice piece

[@darkfury1750]

Oh and that crispy fingers behind the thickneser ;)

[@MrPavaroti]

The sushi carpenter...Cheers from Toronto!

[@dpmeyer4867]

nice

[@karltraunmuller7048]

Epic struggle with the lumber rack.

[@LauraJBrown-xe1jm]

Sweet!

[@aaronmaclaughlin2041]

Love the sense of humor weaved in .....with insanely beautiful work! I’m starting the sharpening station now

[@aaronmaclaughlin2041]

Ahhhh that upside down plunge table!!!! Brilliant damn so many unbillable jobs! Not good for a and procrastinator, sorry customers! Going to lose them all ,I’ll have some wonderful new toys!

[@christophertinsley3269]

What brand chisels do you use??

[@josephbrauer2573]

loved it , simple and elegant project .

[@amoscardoza5253]

Yup, that's nice all right!

[@fire1809]

What kind of spry is it what you use?

[@LashingMrX01]

Dude when are they finishing the road works by your place?

[@LashingMrX01]

Also how's the leg doing?