Making a Board of Wood Flat with Hand Tools

[@matthewbrady5214]

Maybe you already did this but have you ever considered making a video going through what planes you us for different tasks? Like what a basic set would look like for hand tool wok.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

It is amazing that all your work is done by hand tools. It truly makes me want to start a woodworking business using all Japanese techniques and hand tools. You really are an inspiration.

[@AMTunLimited]

I was just about to ask how you make sure the lines you draw at the beginning don't introduce any twist into the board, but then looked back and realized the straight edges were winding sticks! Genius!

[@diyhuntress]

I could watch your videos for days. 😍

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you 😊

[@ryansemp]

Beautiful work. Satisfying to watch and hear - really love that final shot too!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that! Cheers! 😊🙌

[@puppy6688]

Believe it or not I watch your videos while falling asleep its so relaxing.

[@TheTranq]

Very nice. Seems so effortless. I try and try to get my western planes as sharp as I can and it still seems like it requires way more effort than what you’ve shown here

[@dylaniwakuni]

Not sure if it applies for western planes as well but with Japanese planes, tuning the sole is as important as the sharpness. Cheers!

[@lynxg4641]

Love just listening to the sounds your tools make, such a delight to hear such amazingly well kept and sharp tools, setup absolutely spot on doing there thing. As a hand wood worker myself, who is only now starting out (did a bit in school), have but a few old tools I've managed to find and restore and who strives to finish with a plane/blade, I will not lie and say I'm not jealous of your tools and ability to keep them in tip top setup and sharpened.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thanks, that’s great to hear 😊 There’s nothing better than a well sharpened and tuned tool. Regarding your other comment, unfortunately I don’t have much experience with western planes so I’m unable to compare between the two. Cheers

[@bloggs692413]

Amazing craftsmanship just going into make a board flat make it look so easy

[@allenb6471]

Thanks for this lovely video Dylan. Can you please explain the plane blade setup differences between the short cross stroke planes vs the finishing long stroke planes? I struggle to get the surface flat, even and polished.

[@makenchips]

Yes he makes this look simple. There is a lot of understandings before he even did to the board to be understood like how to set up the plane auto set up the blade what quality of tools are you buying how much do you have to pay for those then understand the technique. If you caught in the beginning he had about 7 different planes all set up To Do this job its not like you took the Stanley number 4 and just went at it. There is a lot to the japanese methodology of woodworking each step is critical. Here you are just seeing the end results. Note no time frame nor cost are referenced given to get this job done. Like anything there is a lot of knowledge and talented before you do it!

[@NihonDream]

Such a fulfilling experience - watching your videos. Thank you.

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that!

[@dkbuilds]

Been following you on IG and YT just recommended one of your videos to me... instant sub. Looking forward to watching your channel blow up!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thanks! Happy to hear that! 😝

[@Wood_Slice]

Indeed

[@emilyporter1186]

Those long shavings are so satisfying ❤️

[@pascalrouen]

Amazing work. So beautiful!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Thank you :)

[@TheAthanik]

Thank you for sharing!

[@EnCasaAr]

What an amazing result with only hand tools! Claps!

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that! Cheers!

[@howwanpeng8753]

Dylan, good job! Thank you for your video.😊

[@dylaniwakuni]

Happy to hear that! 😊🙌

[@adobeone6138]

What is the difference between the kanna's that you use? Thank you for making this relaxing, inspiring video.

[@dirdick43]

You made it clear how the winding sticks are used in Japanese carpentry. Very clever. I need to work on a wide board today, and will try duplicating your techniques. Thank you. Well done!

[@dylaniwakuni]

That's great to hear! Cheers! 🙌

[@JohnDoe-ki6fm]

I was watching to see about any sort of special treatment for that knot. I discovered last night that they are not fun. Any advice on what to do about them?

[@sleepyowl910]

Good video! 👍 Was wondering about what were you moving your fingers across the board for at 4:36 and on? Also, did you make the planes yourself? Thank you and best wishes ❗

[@dylaniwakuni]

I was feeling the board to check for any steps left from where the hand plane overlapped. If there's any steps, I used the smaller handplane (with a slightly cambered blade) to remove it. I do make some of the planes myself.

[@mechantics]

​@dylaniwakuni it seems like these planes would be much easier to maneuver than the push type typically found here in the states. While I myself am a mediocre woodworker, I have had the privilege of helping out in the shop of a highly sought out craftsman. It was there that I first was introduced to a Japanese handsaw.... just like the planers, these saws are oriented to cut on the pull stroke, which offers much greater control while simultaneously producing a kerf far thinner than a push saw which requires a far thicker blade in order to resist flexing against the force being exerted upon it. I'd love to get my hands on a few of these!

[@wood_inc]

Damn so nice

[@totopareil1220]

Hello, your video is very informative, thank you. Which Japanese planes would you recommend to start?

[@JasonQuackenbushonGoogle]

very enlightening to be able to see this done from start to finish. i am so excited to have found your channel. if you start a patreon please post a video so we can learn how to directly support your work here.

[@dylaniwakuni]

I'm happy to hear that! Thanks for your support! 😊

[@francoisleignel985]

Great video. How do you make sure the first two lines are parallel (the two on the width) ? By eye with winding sticks ?

[@dylaniwakuni]

Yes, by eye with winding sticks

[@aftaba6773]

im new to japanese hand planes, why do you begin planing across the grain?

[@MILOHGM]

Hi, Which wood is? Love your tools

[@unionse7en]

what is the "marking stick " called is it coated with charcoal or charred... i can't quite tell

[@unionse7en]

ah... i'm guessing its coated with the same material that the "chalk" string is coated with.

[@unionse7en]

ah the "pen" is called a Sumisashi and it is dipped in the same ink that the line carries

[@joescartwright]

How long did this actually take?!

[@jim_jim1674]

👏👏👏

[@z4zuse]

You use a chalk line because you do not have a trusted flat work surface?

[@dylaniwakuni]

Yes, as all the surface was out of flat, I used the line to mark a straight line all around and planed it down until that line, creating a flat surface.

[@hamedjabarian1155]

Big like. However the degree of chance is required either practically

[@trwagner1]

Full stop! I know what you doing in the early times of this video, but for our less experience friends, please inform them of you methods to establish true lines

[@donny_bahama]

I absolutely agree. Everything builds upon the measurements and marks made in the first 20 (or so) seconds. I’d love to understand this better.

[@Strggler]

Wait, so it's supposed to be used like that ;-;; pull instead of push

[@Firefoxtony]

Yes mate. Most if not all Japanese tools are used on the pull stroke. Like the saws. They believe it gives better control. And using and buying a Japanese saw, I completely agree!

[@rogeliogamer9183]

This can be considered as "ASMR"?

[@山本幸実]

鉋いいなぁ、、お手頃価格のでも2万はするものね、、

[@dylaniwakuni]

中古でしたら1000円程で手に入りますよ。

[@山本幸実]

@@dylaniwakuni え？え！？ 失礼ながら聞かせていただいても大丈夫ですか？どちらで、、大工道具屋さんの店頭とかでしょうか！？？？

[@dylaniwakuni]

骨董市などで手に入ります。錆びてる状態のものが多いですが、錆を落とし、研ぎ直せば使えます。私も骨董市で1000円で手に入れた鉋を普段使ってます。とても切れます。

[@山本幸実]

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[@BenD_Bass]

Japanese youtubers are so good at implementing comedy without speaking lol

[@starkaran8390]

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