making the strongest 3-way leg joinery / castle joint [woodworking]

[@oudekraal7460]

skill speaks for itself, no hand waving here, only top class production skill mastery

[@fdort3971]

@JWoodworking without a single spoken word you explained multiple ways to get the same result! Thanks

[@daveyJ213]

Thank you very much for this idea. I am building two night stands for my wife and this solved the problem of how to fasten the rear two corners of my project. I am going to modify the joint slightly, as well as how I cut it, but this will work awesomely. Very cool!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@jcwoods2311]

Great planning, layout, and execution of the joint! I love using this joint, strong and glueless if pinned with dowels running at right angles to the corner. Video production is flawless as well! Thank you.

[@chinaskibukowski7747]

Perfection. Tension to bind, beautiful aesthetics, time tested design that will work precisely as intended.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@Shadowserpant00]

as someone who knows nothing about woodworking, could you explain the benefits of something like this? I'm getting that it's very pretty and has no screws or glue, but is there more to it than that?

[@chinaskibukowski7747]

@@Shadowserpant00 The "glue" is the tension created by the tight tolerances of the wood. This style of woodworking was created when there was no such thing as nails or glue. It's time tested and proven to be incredibly strong and as a bonus incredibly beautiful.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for your great explanation sir.

[@vbgvbg1133]

@@chinaskibukowski7747 out of curiosity, would this be even stronger if nails and/or glue is added to it?

[@imover9999]

I love the table saw jig used around 3:50. The placement of the hand was so far away from the blade and in it's own designated spot. It's a very lovely jig.

[@Phyoomz]

It was an unexpected treat. Gotta make one.

[@evolancer211]

Man imagine back then this was all done with hand tools, absolutely amazing

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@arbalemtur9693]

Here in northeast India we still do it with hand tools, wish have access to all the awesome machine tools, would make life a lot easier :)

[@indoorsandout3022]

@@arbalemtur9693 In my area in Ohio (US) there are an ethnic group that refuse to use machines or electricity. They're called Amish. Although I have some machines for woodworking, I prefer using old tools because they are much safer. The Amish use hand tools because of their religion. I'm a blacksmith, so I am working to start a business selling old style tools to the Amish.

[@stevepailet8258]

The hardest part of doing this joint is doing good mark out. Really not so hard just paying attention as you go

[@stevedjurovich194]

@@stevepailet8258 Yep, once the layout is done and you've got one or two table saw jigs, it's easy. Apart from his use of a chisel to clean up the cuts in the leg, this man isn't a woodworker, but a good machineworker.

[@tpopejr]

I love how you show different methods to do the same cut. Awesome video!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@renem8130]

I was thinking the same thing. I did these same joints last weekend.. Unfortunately I had to use a skill saw for all these cuts. Band saw would've been nice and easy.

[@ivokuraja1930]

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[@Sham1r0]

agree, very informative

[@mdsubelahmed7182]

wow

[@c0p0n]

What amazing skills. I love this even though I don't have interest in carpentry. Maestro.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@EunoiaAnrkyuk]

You can tell how good a joiner truly is, by how easy they make it look. I only wish I had an ounce of your skill. Many thanks for the video and my humble respect to you.

[@j-woodworking9573]

You are so kind. And you can be a great woodworker as long as you have passion. I'm not a professional too. Thanks for watching sir.

[@sofiafaiha2558]

@@j-woodworking9573 Sir you are so humble,gentle and kind,i wish i could contact you for ,a knoledge sharing!! Thank you so much.

[@l00r3r5]

i was thinking of making a desk instead of buying one and now im really considering this because it looks relatively simple and effective

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

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[@jvl3215]

Brilliant workmanship. Cheers from India 🇮🇳.

[@alexandermccomb6444]

That would go well with a coffee table that has a glass top, show off the detail of the wood work!

[@j-woodworking9573]

That's a great idea. I'll give it a try soon. Thanks for watching sir.

[@Rorschach1488_]

Nah, fuck glass. Wood and glass don't mix well.

[@QuickQuips]

@@j-woodworking9573 A small silicon or transparent rubber disc or knob right in the middle would do a good job suspending the glass.

[@PedroHawk1]

@@Rorschach1488_ It all depends on what wood and what glass.

[@ukironman1]

First thing that popped into my head.

[@frankstover3444]

Love this joinery!!! You do a beautiful job!!!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Nice to see you again. Thanks for watching sir.

[@EdlundInside]

You have inspired me to get into wood working. Thank you for sharing your passion and I hope to learn more from you.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@albertvanzyl4407]

Awesome work my friend. Precise and very good solid joint

[@bordeaux62]

I love your work! Everything you make is incredible .

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@Uswesi1527]

Undoubtedly, definitely, unique, unprecedented, unparalleled ,talented, intelligent, innovative ,homemade tools , that make the jobs simpler, much easier, yet highly accurate. It’s a reflection of the Master Craftsman vision, explosive mental power, and professional skills of solving problems before they appear.

[@2012Viking]

I love that you show multiple techniques for making the same cuts, thank you!!! I would love to have a table saw capable of using a dado stack, but it's not in the budget. Seeing it done both with a normal kerf saw blade as well as a router, opens up more options. Again thank you and great video.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

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[@moz_handy]

nice one... like it... great joint

[@johnwaldeck2748]

That was awesome... very happy to see how that's done - thank you.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@johnmelvin4604]

Great to watch a skilled craftsman. As a machinist whose worked only on metal I'd love to see how fast I could do that on a milling machine lol

[@doggothedog7744]

Definitely would love this as a glass top table. Nice job.🖤

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@darz_k.]

You definitely WOOD love this! ahahaha

[@TheMrdhyde]

That is a lot of glue surface. Like a dovetail joining system. AWESOME!!!!! You never can learn it all in woodwork. I am just about 30 years cabinet maker and can learn something everyday the rest of my life.

[@elgordo9999]

Lovely, Precise work. Could watch a craftsman like this work all day. An absolute wealth of knowledge, Brilliant. Black Walnut for sure my favourite wood.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@Bee-tj8gc]

what does it do though?

[@suryasuryatno3973]

Teknologi yg super canggih memudahkan kita berkarya👍👍👍

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@22ndaccountduetocensorship57]

This is the kind of table you are suposed to hide under when an earthquake hits, not the flimsy nailed crap they sell nowadays. I admire your craftmanship.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@XxxXMylordXxxX]

They still sell these tables. It's just a matter on how much you want to spend on a table.

[@dxbgaming4813]

It's about how much you would like to spend, what he did is not simple, perfection is not cheap.

[@Becka_Harper]

...yeah, if you buy from IKEA you’re going to get a simple table, and they have their place. But I know here in Ireland it’s very easy to find a solid wood, joined table; they can be costly depending on materials used but not hard to find.

[@edi9892]

I once sat on a metal table and it collapsed under my weight and I'm not fat! Today most things are made really flimsy.

[@marissauzeta7174]

This is the best 3way joint castle I have seen.

[@krishnakumarverma4115]

It's great that you spend more time to reply every comment 😳💯 Love watch'the video though 😇

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks again sir.

[@lewisway6811]

Very good looking joint, clever.

[@enochpage1333]

Wonderful work. Your mature skills will be off the charts! Thanks for sharing!

[@johnnyalarcon2868]

Gracias ..ese sistema se aplica en las pergolas de madera...like..

[@lionelroy4323]

Absolutely perfect. Appreciate the quality workmanship. Keep em coming

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@confused6526]

Not a single word, but all are explained well. Great job! Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@mikeypatton4976]

Beautiful work! I'm expanding my carpentry skills and trying to learn how to do better legs for tables and desks.

[@mikedvcneff2860]

I appreciate how you show alternatives to creating the cuts needed.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

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[@landonletterman831]

It was a fascinating history lesson to me, that nails weren't introduced into Japanese building techniques until late in the game, and one of the first things they did with them after it was introduced was called, "The Nightingale Floorboards," where they built the interior deck of a shogun's house, outside of the bedroom area, with nails and metal flanges so you couldn't walk on it without it squeaking, making sneaking up on the rooms impossible. Before then, even the largest structures in Japan were all made by artisan wood cutters, with skills passed to them by there teacher/father, without a *single nail* to hold them together. Each piece cut with a particular pattern, and then (at most) glued together before they were inserted. The only way to get one of those old buildings to fall apart would be to literally uproot the entire structure, hold it upside down, and then *shake the piss out of it!*

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for your kind and long explanation sir. Greetings from Korea.

[@somatder]

same for Western construction and woodworking. Until the WW2 metal fasteners were relatively expensive compared to the costs of having a tradesman cutting out wood joints. Metal wew only used where they made sense. Just look at timber framing - all wood joints and pegs! No a single piece of metal fastener!

[@landonletterman831]

@@somatder yeah, but it's the whole difference in just slapping some logs on top of one another then add some mud for insulation (by no means an easy process, takes labor), and carving each end piece with a fancy pattern then carving *another* piece with a "female" end and then locking them together (skill on top of labor, and it shows in their architecture)

[@ww-pw6di]

@@landonletterman831 It's impressive how you can type so much bullshit with that much confidence.

[@somatder]

@@landonletterman831 now, I think there is a bit more to western wooden construction than just "slapping logs on top of each other" how about the timber framed houses in Germany and eastern France, are they just slapped on top each other carelessly?

[@monamody5373]

Never realised I would develop a intrest in woodworking it's fascinating

[@isaacshenton9330]

It's why I do carpentry and Joinery, I like making stuff.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@monamody5373]

Yes I am happy to watch more of ur videos

[@MrTidjon]

nice work. planning on building my first workbench, and this joint is probably going in there...... but first need to practice a lot with scrap wood! Thanks a million for ALL your videos! very inspiring for me!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Practice makes perfect. I hope you will succeed. Thanks for watching sir.

[@mdsubelahmed7182]

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[@petermower5708]

Incredible! I can't wait to try this out one day!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching lady.

[@batzolo75]

We thank you for showing us your amazing skills!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

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[@austinwise5241]

My bed frame uses this joinery. It was an absolute pleasure putting together.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Great. Thanks for watching sir.

[@jayrock248]

how does this craftsmanship have 625 dislikes? truly awesome work buddy.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Nobody can make everyone satisfied. Thanks for watching sir.

[@miniaturefoodie27]

952 now

[@Starw90]

they are home depot customer .

[@oshkiv4684]

Im guessing most of those just are misclicks

[@victorglaviano]

It's not the craftsmanship, it's the filming, lighting and speed of demonstration... I can tell he's never been a teacher or instructor in the military... Crawl, walk, run!

[@TheAngelOfDeath01]

I've seen this done manually, but never this way. Truly well-done and well-made!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@jackiesharp6610]

V nice BUT he didn't do it by hand - all machine tools except for the chisel!

[@novosib9017]

great work! i have also made a bedframe with the same castle joint. I found the TOP connecting piece tends to be weak during installation due to the end grain being all the way at the end. ( hard to explain, but who attempts will also notice)

[@overthehill9415]

If I'm understanding you right, the top board needs to be running against the grain of the post, not with it?

[@AtotheZ7]

Well, after i am done with a couple projects i am so going to practice these!

[@Yunershagitov]

My father was carpenter and I still love to watch how they work

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@skmplanet9591]

Good technique, very helpful skill

[@flookie111]

I love watching these videos - BUT, I do prefer the traditional methods without power tools. Still a quality video though.

[@j-woodworking9573]

I want to do without powertools. Thanks for watching sir.

[@sawyer7as]

How traditional is wood glue?

[@j-woodworking9573]

I have no idea. Thanks for watching sir.

[@archkde]

@@sawyer7as Wood glue is definitely traditional in East Asian furniture-making - idk about other places, but Korea traditionally uses fish bladder to make their glue (very similar to animal hide glue used in the West)

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for you great explanation sir.

[@thedieiscast9729]

Nice job, very useful method of joining rails to legs, looks good and very strong. Easily translated to hand work. Thanks

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@Stevej2013]

That is truly a work of art. Thank you Sir and very well done indeed!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

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[@doomdood]

incredible job replying to every comment here, woodworking videos are always interesting to watch!

[@j-woodworking9573]

As long as you all are interested in my videos it's my pleasure to reply all comments. Thanks for watching sir.

[@hurricanenila4828]

This is amazing! Now, how can I make that with just a hammer and a chisel??

[@j-woodworking9573]

I'm sorry to hear that. Thanks for watching sir.

[@Rustic.illustration]

If you have a saw to hand too, you can do that with those three items

[@patrickambler749]

Nice 👍🏽. You can skip the drill press and band saw and go straight to the table saw to make the notch cuts, but I like that you showed everyone a few ways to get the cuts done.

[@geraldofabianoartes3074]

Magnífica. Parabéns pelo trabalho artístico. Grande abraço Brasil

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@Oficina-Aprendiz-de-Marceneiro]

Very interesting ideas. Thank you

[@LyseanEmpire]

First of all, great video, informative, high skill, clean and clear work, exactly what you need to see from someone crafting something! Secondly, my apologies if this is a silly question, since l have no experience with woodworking whatsoever, but is there a reason as to why you used 3 planks from 0:25 - 1:20 instead of a bigger one piece?

[@j-woodworking9573]

You can make it with bigger ones. I just wanted to show the procedures with 2x4. Thanks for watching sir.

[@heli400]

I found the joint I'm gunna use for my patio's glass top table!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@robertocarloslimalima8002]

Show do milhão mestre!!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@Abi-yt4te]

Beautiful craftsmanship

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@NoosaHeads]

The joint probably doesn't even need glue.

[@edisonsilva-e.s.marcenaria6716]

Sistema desmontável

[@Nob0dy1791]

Even if you cut the ears off.

[@marcelorchegancas6064]

Very cool. Excelent job. Brasil, São Paulo, Santos.

[@sheph7ceo799]

beautiful work, well done; but I don't understand the need for the dovetail to join the two pieces. To add strength beyond a single glue joint?

[@j-woodworking9573]

Glue can give it enough strength. And dovetail can hold two parts mechanically when glue can't work. Thanks for watching sir.

[@alltoone00]

Once upon a time, when there were no metal nails and glue, the traditional Korean-style house was built this way. Even now, when we build a temple, we build it this way. It's earthquake-resistant and beautiful.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for your kind explanation. 감사합니다.

[@sfixx]

Is the laminated table leg with butterfly spline stronger than if it was a single solid piece of wood?

[@alltoone00]

@@sfixx The most commonly used thing in column head alignment was four-way matching. This method was used when there was no nail or bond in the past(Joseon Dynasty Period). It is a method of connecting columns with beams.

[@archabusaleh]

This is insanely beautiful

[@matthewstevenson6207]

why did you drill and jigsaw the "mortises" rather than just use the dado on the tablesaw from the beginning?

[@gaspardois.reiscruz6654]

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[@j-woodworking9573]

It is the better way to cut with the table saw from the beginning. But everyone dosen't have a dado blade. So I wanted to show several ways to cut. Sorry I didn't make you satisfied sir.

[@matthewstevenson6207]

@@j-woodworking9573 I was not criticizing. I was sincerely curious if there was some subtle reason for your method. Lovely work

[@UncleSarkis]

I thought the same thing at first then I realized that he's just showing different methods. I love his craftsmanship and his unique style.

[@gandalfthegrey2699]

why do you cut the planks to a smaller width where they intersect? Does it strengthen the joint or just aesthetics?

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[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@jatwangismyname900]

Very beautiful. You are talented 👍

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@metarides7523]

i don't even know why i'm watching this

[@j-woodworking9573]

Sorry about that. Thanks for watching sir.

[@jcyinnovations5007]

Thank you for sharing this. You just added a new tool to my woodworking arsenal.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@at.kafasi.2123]

This is not joinery, this is fusion. They are no longer three pieces, they are one in the same.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@dislexicllama]

@@j-woodworking9573 Not everyone in the comments is a sir, sir :) Thanks for the videos, friend!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks friend.

[@Richard-wk9le]

This is such a great joint and I know it does not need glue but could you use glue ?

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@lonnieandtashamcfarland8246]

I'm not sure how this happened, but the saw comes in (at the beginning) in perfect pitch with the song.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@aubreyholman1951]

I love how the music blended perfectly with the router's pitch :)

[@spidersweb2741]

Beautiful craftsmanship you are truly talented.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@petersplat6164]

At the 1 minute mark, you demonstrated that the bow tie joint you made is loose! Why even make it if it's not tight and snug. Just glue the boards together and it will be just as strong.

[@seiichisamura7563]

It still serves to make it stronger. It is better than glue alone even if its not good enough as pure joinery.

[@sofiafaiha2558]

Friend, Its purely educative purpose and we can make it perfect,when we do it for ourself.

[@lovewoods9599]

Great, thank you for good video of woodworking.

[@simonivdenisca]

целый парк инструментов а линейки не завезли, 6:09 вот он лишнее убирает. А вообще полезность видео нулевая, он эту херню сделал либо для ролика либо дз на труд делал.

[@untiground]

да и пилил жопой. столько неточностей и тп.

[@gidroponchik7436]

Когда коту делать нечего он яйца лижет, а автор не дотягивается и ему приходится этой хуйней заниматься.

[@AlekseyLoykuts]

И сверлил зачем-то коряво, наверное оттуда и пошло - глубже запилы пришлось делать, чем изначально мерил, а потом и ровнять все под новые размеры. Ну такое. Можно найти все тоже самое вручную где делают, хоть покайфовать от уровня владения инструментом

[@bengetpoltak9976]

Such a beautiful and brilliant thing 👍👍

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@ngnlkuuhaku2360]

6:24 apology accepted

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Thanks for watching sir.

[@rafaelalarcon8299]

Wow thank you for sharing great craftsmanship

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@mantheory6432]

Sad part is I made this exact joinery almost 2 years ago and youtube decided to scrub my video only 56 views 😭

[@j-woodworking9573]

I'm sad to hear that too. Thanks for watching sir.

[@leonlionheart5927]

@Man Theory Wait.... You try to say that YT removes videos if they havn't enough views??? Really? I'm shocked!

[@FilosofandoeVoando]

Very good. Hug from Brazil.We don't have that soft wood around here. Only one type of pine planted. the rest is hardwood.

[@salimufari]

So why in the hell are you doing glue up on top of your table saw? The double dovetail makes sense but that can't be your only worktop...& if it is please drop the blade & put down a sheet of ply.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@Tovek]

I can't believe I just watched this! Not that I am complaining... it was very interesting but I don't know jack about woodworking.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@PierreAlainAdouane]

Is it me, or some steps are totally useless ??? Like the first machining and gluing...

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@brunopuccio5116]

Excelente, eso es el famoso arte japones en madera.

[@tolismargiolas8355]

Amazi,g, Beautyfull !!!!!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@mohfiroz7700]

Very nice job. Thanks for video and music .

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@mohammadsarwar9006]

You are tempting me mate, to become a carpenter!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@АлексейГаак-ю7з]

Well Done! Thanx for amazing video!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@cignuselka]

muy bueno!, me encanta ese encastre.... lo quiero usar para armar mi primer banco de trabajo.... saludos desde argentina, nuevo suscriptor!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@jeremiefest5201]

Very interesting, nice job

[@jimgardner5129]

Beautiful work, sir. Lovely.

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Thanks for watching sir.

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[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Great video! Easy to understand! Thank you!

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@jwd888]

cheers for this .. i shall TRY meself once ive watched a few more times,

[@johnpoole7327]

I used to make these, it wasn't what i built just how perfect the joints were. Been more into turnings of late or carving. How tight the joint, how thin finished piece. Some call it master wood working others others art, I called it satisfaction.

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@bruce-le-smith]

incredible, thank you

[@JohnFauula]

Absolutely Amazing skills and craftsmanship! A++ 😊👌

[@j-woodworking9573]

Thanks for watching sir.