Traditional Korean floor 대청마루 ( daecheongmaru) PART II a wooden floor without nails, screws or glue

[@MrChickadee]

To all wandering on expansion and contraction...please read the description, if you cant find time for that...well its done traditionally with green to semi dry wood, so will only contract with time, not expand. The spaces between boards can be tightened up later by many means, with care! Or the entire underside can be insulated and gaps filled with a traditional putty or beeswax oil and sawdust, or boards can be joined on edge as well with shiplap, tongue and groove or splines. All are possibilities plus MANY others. There is no ONE WAY for this kind of floor, and only a few important things to remember, as stated in the decription and now here.

[@lazygardens]

Nice - I wondered how they made the lovely floors in the historic buildings we visited. The humidity in much of Korea is high, without the huge swings the USA gets, so annual shrink & expand would be less of a problem than here, where it can go from 5% to 85% every year. Because it's not nailed, you could probably use shims along the walls to nudge the boards together, then fill that space with some sort of caulking after the initial shrinking.

[@jboatman81]

I would love to see this floor after a year or two. Perhaps another video showing the way you would handle any shrinkage. Just a thought!

[@hellzs]

I noticed that some the boards had wooden dowels connecting to one another but others did not. what was the point in skipping them or were you marking the dowel holes afterwords to keep alignment and i just missed it?

[@leo-belgae7805]

and most important... no stress.. love your work.

[@zackdreamcast]

@@jboatman81 AGREED. WOULD LOVE THAT.

[@adobemastr]

How refreshing to watch a craftsman at work without being subjected to horrific, loud, and completely inappropriate background music!

[@boyishot69]

Yeah

[@VenusVoice]

I agree!

[@GrizzG13]

Some people are most productive with nothing but the sounds of their own tools. Others, not so much. I personally prefer to work to music. But I have headphones because I understand that not everyone feels the same way I do.

[@plekkchand]

EXACTLY

[@85ctorres]

@@GrizzG13 it's not so much the music you would play, but the outrageously annoying music that gets overlaid on videos like these. very nice to watch one without it either way

[@멍뭉이-y6z]

와우.. 정말 대단한 분 이네요.. 이렇게 만든 대청마루는 100년 이상 유지될겁니다. 한국의 기후는 사계절이 온도차이가 심하기 때문에 수축과 팽창을 생각하여 금속이 배제되었었죠. 이젠 한국에서도 잊혀져가는 기술입니다. 당신께 고마움을 표합니다.

[@Bading1970]

As a korean, i am really glad to see someone who is not korean making korean stuff

[@friedrichbahk5675]

Even also most of the Korean woodworkers don't make this commitment. I know this. Because of I'm a Korean. Only does the small number of woodworkers. Mr.Chocladde deserves respect.

[@peterbull3955]

The fact that it's perfectly snugg all the way down the track is mind-blowingly impressive

[@whatfreedom7]

As a American I’ve never seen a floor made this way. That’s beautifully done!

[@georgehumphrey7178]

The unbelievable attention to detail required to make sure those two floor joists are perfectly parallel. I'd get half way down the beams and it would be too tight and have to hammer it back out the other way! Very well done sir.

[@tomnekuda3818]

When I was a young man I began to repair old barns in the Mississippi River Valley that were built using pegs, wedges, and angle-cuts to keep them together. By studying the craftsmanship of the old barns I taught myself how to repair them without any nails what-so-ever. I really enjoyed doing it and I've enjoyed this video. Great Work!

[@linyonglan]

Please tell us more.

[@UnknownUnknown-cf3lq]

Liar

[@AgonoshiiAgone]

@@linyonglan he´s only dreaming.

[@asmith7876]

Timber frame construction has been around for thousands of years. Nails are new, but people forget the past.

[@wayneearp2281]

Unless you post some videos of you doing this then you are just another liar on KZbin.

[@jindotour4072]

In korea after several months we fill the gap with another floor to compensate the shrinkage. And the end tooth joint is stair shape rather than beveled one from my experience. The pattern of woods looks very similar to korean fine tree. As a korean I worry about the lack of knowledge of korean younger generation about our own traditions. But thanks you for sharing your beautiful work.

[@grandmestredespoulpes2435]

The problem is the same for every traditional methods. Back when this way of working was the only one, they didn't pay attention on how traditional way of working was done, it was just done how it use to be made, by habit. After technical progress, new simplier and faster ways of working have created and those tradictional methods have become way more rare and way more expensive to be done. And when it's more expensive, even people who would like to pay for it, they can't anymore.

[@kleeo83]

(You must mean Pine tree)

[@tan2733]

대단 하십니다 정말 정성것 하시는 모습이 장인입니다 정성이 대단 하십니다 단순한 대청 마루가 아니라 예술작품을 만드시네요

[@gingerpox_makes8025]

The end result floored me.

[@sarahsnyder882]

.... knew I'd find you somewhere in the comments. There's always one "pun intended " dudes :D

[@willg4802]

badum bum...good one, we all wish we thought of that first. Seriously, it is a beautiful floor, and solid.

[@ryangist8319]

Best part was when he hit the deck!

[@longpinkytoes]

iswydt xD

[@johndeggendorf7826]

Stole my punchline, dammit!

[@B30pt87]

I love that you're making these videos and sharing them with us. The more I watch, the more of my power tools I replace with planes, wooden mallets, etc. that I make. And the more satisfying my time in my woodshop is. I can't thank you enough.

[@shaddec55]

Anyone notice this guy is ambidextrous? He saws perfect cuts with his left hand, planes precision joints with his right hand. Incredible! The patience involved in all of this is mind-boggling. I truly have no words to express how impressed I am. I like to "play" with wood. I can cut a straight line and join two pieces together reasonably close... but if we compared Mr. Chickadee to myself, here's the verdict: He's a Nobel-winning PHD, and I'm a pre-schooler. My jaw was on the floor the entire time I watched these two videos. Stunning! Mr. Chickadee: You ROCK!

[@jacobh9487]

Brings back childhood memories. My grandfather built his traditional Korean house in Daegu S. Korea and it had a 대청마루, with thick boards like so. It was surprisingly not creaky at all, very sturdy and solid feeling. This can be considered a floored porch area surrounded by living quarers in three sides. As seen, no varnish of any kind is used, just bare wood, ppl walking on it with bare feet or socks. It darkens naturally with age.

[@맬랑콜라]

오랜만에 보는 대청마루 멋지네요. 어렸을때 한옥 살때 기억이 난다. 우리나라에서도 전통 목수 많이 없는데

[@EthanielMusic]

I can't believe 616 people would dislike this video! I am proud of this dude! Keep up the good work!

[@MRrwmac]

Excellent work! The joinery you used was amazing to say the least! I’ve spent many years in Korea and had the pleasure of watching and learning while the men were building similar floors to a small thatched or tiled roof home way out in the countryside! Very strong and lasted 50 and more years, as long as the house! Some Buddha temples floors have lasted over 500 years! Absolutely amazing! Another style floor, The masonry floors, used Ondol (온돌) underfloor heating from the cooking area hearth. I was amazed at how (in the country) they sometimes used soda cans as the piping to exhaust the dangerous Carbon Monoxide fumes of the circular (with holes) Charcoal. Unfortunately it sometimes had disastrous results because of human inhalation at night while sleeping. I was lucky on one occasion, and only awoke with a terrible headache! Thank you for the enlightening video!

[@sonofeloah]

Beautiful! Can look at that floor for hours and never get bored. The colors, patterns, and varying types of knots change throughout the whole floor. Amazingly beautiful!

[@rustymuckybottoms]

Beautiful joinery! You could park a car on this. There's always something new to learn when you work in the construction trades, thank you for sharing your passion!

[@ericmcrory4668]

So satisfying to see the beautifully planed boards come together perfectly with no gaps!

[@garyw5627]

Exceptionally well planned and carried out! I can see your relationship with your tools through your movements. What takes many of us years to accomplish you have mastered in short order. Your videos should be kept in the Library of Congress for future generations to fall back upon. Well done and a BIG Thank You for sharing with us.

[@yungtaewon8901]

I was pleasantly surprised to find that you are a non-Korean craftsman and you make the floor using Korea's traditional techniques that most Koreans now do not know much about. Good job and thank you.

[@nestormaccagno1655]

The floor looks incredibly perfect, and your skills are remarkable. I would love to do something like that. Thank you for sharing these videos.

[@woodwood1]

저는 한국의 전통목수입니다. 당신의 새로운 방법은 매우 흥미롭습니다. 나는 한국의 전통방식과 당신의 새로운 방식을 연구해 보고싶다. 매우 인상적이다... 더불어... 당신의 창의력에 경의를 표합니다.

[@jimmymckay73]

That is absolutely amazing workmanship and is better artwork than most the crap in art gallerys . Beautiful .

[@ramseyridge]

The patience needed for this is something people just don’t have anymore. Amazing

[@p3t3rjhackett]

You are an incredible craftsman. I love to watch you work.

[@billydow1971]

Its historically important for current and future generations to see how traditional woodworking has evolved. The tools have changed but the layout process is the same. Thanks for the video

[@DorianBracht]

What an absolutely fantastic and interesting princile! Not to mention the absolutely perfect craftsmanship! You took care of all the details so well... You make it look too easy :)

[@MrChickadee]

That means so much coming from you sir, you set the standard quite high for the rest of us!

[@DorianBracht]

Mr. Chickadee Half of the time I don’t even know what I’m doing, so hats off to you sir :)

[@jandeeg152]

@@DorianBracht but so do you, mr. Bracht!

[@davidtraugot1405]

Mr. Chickadee, you have my utmost respect and admiration. I learned more about you in this video than all the others I've seen before; you are as articulate in print as you are silent on camera. And thanks also to your mentor, Mr. Jay C. White Cloud.

[@DreamPhreak]

No talking and no music? Perfect, that's how it should be. Instantly subscribed.

[@jankabuko]

Loved the sound of hand planes ✌

[@ohgegi]

Hi. Thank you for watching for your great woodwork which is Traditional Korean Floor. I'm Korean and grow up in countryside. When I was young, almost every house have that wood floor but nowadays very difficult to see that. You remind me of my boyhood memory. Thank you

[@KarlBunker]

The accuracy required for such a beautiful and perfect result is nothing less than amazing. And that it was all done with hand tools makes it even more amazing.

[@thomasarussellsr]

But alas, power tools only let your mistakes happen more quickly and to a greater degree. But I agree, the floor is amazing, and the fit is unbelievable.

[@spinny2010]

If you think about it most of human ingenuity was made using hand tools throughout history. We have regressed through mechanisation, in some (if not many) respects.

[@Patrick-857]

@@spinny2010 machines are capable of producing extremely accurate results, however most carpenters don't have access to them. I think there must be a happy medium between only traditional tools, and only modern power tools.

[@smirking8457]

I’m speechless by how skilled you are

[@jimc4731]

I enjoy watching you work with tools you have undoubtedly made yourself, just like the fine craftsmen of the past. To all you doubters of hand tool joinery, just look at all the fine furniture that was created in days of old, with not one power tool used on the job. Thanks for sharing your experience, JIM

[@CogentConsult]

Wow. Your joints that you made with your simple plane, by hand, are tighter than my joints are when I use a table saw. Incredible. That speaks to your skill set. Beautifully done!

[@enzoorciuoli328]

@John Henshaw sharper skill two

[@lisam145]

I hope you have apprentices. These skill are art and need to be handed down.

[@thomasohanlon1060]

Only if i was thirty (30) years younger I'd sign up to apprentice to learn that skill set, but to be good you need a life time. Honestly I love the Asian woodworking skills traditions, would be great if our carpenter unions would adopt some of them keep these traditions from fading away especially with the advent of manmade building component such as Aluminum studs and laminated wood flooring you know progress.

[@miguelcastaneda7236]

Lisa Metzger the 303 dislikes are used to buying materials or using power tools

[@bjsteg79]

@@thomasohanlon1060 Look up "unplugged woodworking" and enjoy the views. It's how I got started hand tool only woodworking & joinery. Planes and saws are plentiful on fleabay, may need a little TLC to get them back up and running. There's hundreds of people keeping this information alive and archived on teh interwebs.

[@mr.anderson9938]

If only there was a video channel that you could upload your work and have it preserved forever. If only there was a way.......

[@alwayslearning7672]

@@thomasohanlon1060 Possibly, but he did state in his Q&A that he learned this himself and practiced a lot over a few years.So a life time?...Not sure?

[@barrypenner3339]

Your videos are beautiful, serene, and fill me with peace and admiration. I am working hard to follow in your footsteps one day, hopefully sooner than later.

[@rustikwoodz7865]

Amazing! My hats off to you. You tremendous skill and patience. Maybe one day, I will be able to make a furniture without nails or screws. It is a joy to watch someone who has mastered their skill. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful work!

[@BEAdventurePartners]

What a beautiful floor, @Mr. Chickadee. We love how you take the time to carefully hammer each board into place. You know the board will make it, and there's no need to really slam the mallet to the wood. Thanks for taking the time to show your craft. Love it! - Brian + Erin

[@carolewarner101]

I just had to watch these two videos again... I'd be proud to make such a gorgeous floor with power tools! To make the entire thing using hand tools is a wonder to me. It's beautiful. Congratulations. It's coming up on a year since you finished it. I read both the video description and your comments below about the construction of the floor and how one might accommodate expansion and contraction in the wood which were very valuable. That said, I'm hoping you'll give us an update on how it's weathered it's first year and any specific modifications you've chosen to do to account for any shrinkage, etc. In any event, it's beautiful. As my ancestors have very close ties to the Korean culture, I'm considering making one myself and these videos will be extremely helpful to me for that. Thank you.

[@jonathancohen8879]

This is an absolutely mesmerizing video. you can tell by the video comments. jaws dropping everywhere. i have been a professional furnituremaker for 43 years and i have just opened a school for furnituremakers here in the Pacific Northwest ( the Ebanista School for fine Woodworking). i am considering just remaining silent and showing my students your work ( with your permission, of course). if this won't inspire to reach far beyond the expected, nothing will. craftsmanship and excellence on a superlative level. Enhorabuena

[@MrChickadee]

Thank you for the kind words. Inspiring to reach far beyond the expected, is much of what our purpose is here...I would be honored if you showed something we did to students.

[@infinytower3317]

A western carpenter making Korean traditional floor with western hand planes, a hand saw, no nails, unplugged.... What a surprise! Rain sound towards the end added quality cinematography to the video! Well done!!!

[@brianfoster7064]

This is a work of art; a labor of love. It's good to know that there are people who still keep such knowledge alive and share it.

[@jollysheldone425]

My Mum's funeral yesterday, this video calmed me and sent me to a better place where things make sense and there is order and structure in the world, thanks for that.

[@loquatmuncher]

I never thought I'd learn about my own culture from a white guy named Mr. Chickadee. Thank you for this. That floor is beautiful.

[@hyoneeyed9450]

a moon same here 😂

[@johndeggendorf7826]

Hilarious, mr moon. White guys (like me) had some brilliant traditions in wood working but mostly traded them in for mass production. Now it’s hard to find a kid who knows how to work a hand saw...

[@bilibiliism]

@@johndeggendorf7826 same in every developed countries. Industrial manufacturer process replaced human touch in almost everything because how cheap it can get

[@SidneyKibet]

This video amazes me every time. The patience required for this level of craftsmanship is insane

[@beargrylls235]

To expect "just" an additional tutorial to improve my skills and then being surprised by the usage of such classical manuel crafttools was truly inspiring! Kudos to your ammount of dedication and necessary patience! Best regards from Hamburg Germany

[@petergambier]

I work using lime putty mortars and plasters which I slake and mix up myself because you are producing a product that gets better with age. So it's nice to see another old tradition that can produce a product that will easily last longer than the life time of the craftsperson who made it and which also gets better with age.

[@Bear-Ur2ez]

Amazing patience , tremendous talent and craftsmanship . A absolutely great video. Thank you for sharing .

[@rustynaill5715]

Beautiful craftsmanship, It was an honor to watch you work.

[@noggggginful]

That's the coolest floor I've ever seen. I like how you use traditional tools. It must be a really relaxing work environment

[@rogerszeto8419]

The precision is awesome to see. Architecture and construction is one of the pillars of society. We basically owe every modern invention to the mathematics and calculations of the ages.

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Wow, another piece of art. That is how all floors should be made.

[@damianford]

Purist form of art. Amazed by the skill, precision, patience and attention to detail. Love watching true craftsmen at work. Well done

[@jindiyou]

This is my third time watching the video. So beautiful. First time was purely I was wowed by a western guy making Korean flooring skill(I'm Korean and I don't know how to make one of them). Second time I was revisiting cause it was still amazing. and the third time, I've noticed the gorgeous quality woods.and also nice fashion. blue shirts and suspender fro his trouser, classic all the way.

[@MrChickadee]

Wow, thank you

[@lightsnsiren79]

That is a work of beauty and patience. Thank you for sharing it. Your videos are simple, quiet, and a welcome change.

[@Darren_Barclay]

You have some talent, been new to woodwork myself I love learning and you inspire to the highest degree, I built a workshop all from scrap wood I found in bins, its came together quite nicely considering, I've just been building my tools and techniques. Keep up the Good work, God be with you brother.

[@guitarworks2546]

there is some serious skill here on a very basic level and that is first and foremost the ability to hold the saw steady and cut either perfectly straight or at the desired angle without even a minor deviation.....planing , chiseling, etc is secondary, not to diminish their required skillset.......BUT the saw cuts are beyond highly skilled! great job!!

[@marksilverman1775]

You never want this to end. Functional art at its best. Beautiful, precise, immaculate...don't really describe the magnificence of this work. Well done, once again. Cheers from NZ.

[@cgrobe21]

I really admire that. The hard work and tremendous efforts involved in crafting that. Props to you man.

[@dport4779]

Josh......... brother.... y’all both outdid yourselves with this’n!! Your work and your little wife’s cinematography.... maybe y’all’s best one yet! After hearing about this floor for well over a year, it turned out better than I ever imagined. Even if it is pine. Awesome job brother!

[@MrChickadee]

Thanks buddy, gonna be tough to top this one for sure!

[@piedpiper7051]

@@MrChickadee OUTSTANDING! Simply complex. Don't know how I landed here (so for once thanks KZbin) but I'm not leaving. Subbed.

[@zoltankozma6221]

I can not begin to tell you how jealous I am of your amazing skill set. If only I could work wood the way you do... Thank you for sharing these amazing footages with us.

[@ClintRoseCarving]

Beautiful work as always, there's just something about seeing a tight joint come together and all done by hand, wonderful.

[@leehaelters6182]

And another thing: that is some kind of sensitive, restrained, and well thought out video shooting. My compliments to the videographer, showing the beautiful work in the most fitting way; and having the good sense to do without dialogue, yet feature lovely sounds. A perfect compliment to the videos of that lovely and expert Chinese girl, who cooks and such out in the woods, in a simple and beautiful domicile. My wife is inspired by those, and Mr. Chickadee's work inspires me.

[@우클-q4f]

hi i`m korean woodworker, I admire you.

[@findingLogos]

You have the best dexterity. As a Korean, I only looked at Korean floor panels but I saw for the first time how to actually make it. Thank you.

[@MrChickadee]

Thank you! 😊

[@afterhours39]

The beauty and simplicity of the things you build are amazing. It's truly relaxing to watch your videos.

[@DcaCo123]

In todays world of "Instant Gratification," your skill and talants go un appreciated and ignored by the ignorant. However, I realize that you can enjoy a "Lifetime Gratification," due to your skill, talant, and added patience and tenacity. Thank you for sharing and Greetings from North Michigan, USA.

[@markasbury9577]

WOW! There is so much love put into this! I'm talking about the love of the art! A true artist at work! Even though it is a floor it is indeed a masterpiece!

[@r1273m]

How can anybody dislike this video? Well, I guess the sort of person who thinks flooring is nailing down a 6 x 4 sheet of chipboard! Such beautiful craftsmanship.

[@rollemswift2683]

You are to be congratulated sir on your workmanship, please make sure it is never forgotten the skill must be handed down.

[@andreboudreau6474]

Outsanding craftsmanship! I admire you skill and patience. Working with traditional hand tools is an art in itself. BTW that floor is not going to wear out anytime soon. It mus be very pleasing to walk on such a sound structure.

[@craigmooring2091]

Breathtaking result! It was good to see Charles back in his supervisory role.

[@back2basics597]

I don't know whether to cry or to pull my hair out at how beautiful..... beautiful !!!!!!! that floor is made.

[@gunhilldillz]

Absolutely wonderful work Mr. Chickadee. This is truly something to be proud of. Wow!

[@f150bc]

Very nice work one of the best I have ever seen in 52 years in the wood work buis.

[@DanteYewToob]

7:37 THAT is what all the hard work was all about! Look at how beautifully and seamlessly they fit together! Like actual friggin magic... amazing. Great work. Your work speaks for itself, but I'll just tell you again how amazing this is. You should be very proud of your work!

[@steveogle3679]

Breathtaking the beauty of inconsistency. Combine that with the inevitability of decay, history and the use of natural materials and you have something truly unique and one of a kind. A work of art that shows different pieces of itself for as long as it is to be loved and lives

[@Tsun_Wu_Kong-Hanuman]

The level of soft touch you use when touching wood makes me feel so overjoyed. That's one first class carpentry.

[@lauriemorris9504]

Your hand tool and woodworking skills are a pleasure to watch...you have obviously learned the craft from a very wise and master joiner...like me...well done 👍

[@msjulie9592]

Just wow. Your floor is absolutely beautiful. Your skills are so impressive. TFS

[@gregkieser1157]

Breathtakingly beautiful. A better piece of furniture you will never see…….

[@MrChickadee]

Wow, thank you!

[@howoobi]

How wonderful it is ! You have a great job ! It's traditional korean living floor in the center of house . Tradional korean house called Hanok 한옥 is not used steel nails for the reason of scale and corrosion. It's only made of wood, stone, and mud tile with heating system called Ondol 온돌.

[@justinecon5686]

You are special one. The Korean floor is beautiful and unique as well. Awesome!

[@jameslong1644]

When it starts to rain that's pure gold.

[@trevorfamilyadventures5277]

That floor is magnificent! Two thumbs up! Beautiful work, and filming as well! Love that project more like that would be great!!

[@greatkunimi]

Amazing work sir!! That 대청마루 looks just perfect!!! I would like to thank you on behalf of Korean. :)

[@MrChickadee]

Thank you for your kind words! The Korean Hanok is in my opinion the most highly advanced traditional building ever made!

[@nathanbaker5773]

Wow truly amazing

[@junyi6920]

This is the same floor I saw at my grandfather's house when I was younger. great.!!!

[@omniaparatus3618]

The term good enough is missing from this man's vocabulary. Refreshing stuff.

[@SmokeFlame1]

Beautiful building technique, a lovely result and it will last for many generations.

[@raulduke1528]

You are one amazing craftsman. Your video is also soothing to watch. The offset block of wood and the ends of each roe give the floor such a unique look. Perfect job. It must be so satisfying to see this job done. Thank you for sharing.

[@duminicad]

And that’s how you build a floor that will outlive you, excellent job, much appreciated for your efforts in making this video!

[@godislove201]

Your craftsmanship is extraordinary... You're work is very inspirational...

[@tartini2000]

How can you be so patient? Cannot imagine for such a long process! I would say that wood itself has been respected by the carpenter.

[@JOWNZ88]

Beautiful floor, your choice of wood looks great!

[@TheGr8Pro]

Amazing! This will last for centuries, no doubt.

[@scruffy6151]

Beautifull work the true craftsmanship put into makeing this floor makes the floor look beautifull. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Mrccyung]

So much work and time went in for each piece, is a art only for the ones who understand. Beautiful floor. But without watching this video If I walk by I would probably never look twice at the floor.