No Machines, Just Hands: Building a Timber Frame with the Northmen

[@rickschuman2926]

No Power tools, but 3:28.

[@JesperMakes]

We also had an electric coffee maker.

[@chrisstone9254]

BAHAHAHA- Inspirational and awe inspiring none the less

[@dainermade]

When words are not required ❤

[@crazydaverocks]

Impressive stuff Dainsey. I expect to see you attacking a Bunnings pallet with a broadaxe in your next vid mate.

[@TomasJknOnYT]

I usually watch videos at 1.5 - 1.75 speeds. Not this one...

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks my bro!

[@nordwestbeiwest1899]

Cool that carpentry is still alive in Latvia. Greetings from Germany from a former journeyman of the carpentry trade

[@RYwoodview]

Terrific project. And the music goes perfectly with the mystery & awe of these Vikings building peacefully as a pause between voyages ravaging Europe. 😉😉

[@erikleorga]

These timber framing videos are never long enough in my opinion. Cool to see it in action in addition to what The Northmen have released!

[@craighoover1495]

I really enjoyed this. Over the last 5 years I have learned to carve small items such as spoons, scoops, spatulas and bowls only using hand tools because I live in a small apartment with only a tiny storage space to swing an axe and make noise with a mallet. The rest I do in my lap on my porch. I had no idea that there was such a guild as this but have become aware that there are groups that are dedicated to crafting by such means. Thank you for posting this.

[@TomsTimmervan]

Hi Jesper, it was really wonderful to have you and the video captured the experience really well. Thank you for capturing the memories so nice and including my dogs so well also😊. See you soon!

[@Tomahawk369]

Great video jesper! My favourite part is Tom under the tree! 😅

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Love watching the precision and the assembly of the bents and framing.

[@vandyFixer]

Video has just started and it looks like it's going to be a beauty. You just keep getting better, Jesper.

[@vector1324457]

Jesper, amazing video. The atmosphere is conveyed perfectly, the music is chosen in the best possible way. And this pastime itself interested me so much that I will look for a similar group here too. Thank you!

[@The-truth-is-valuable.]

Jesper, your woodwork skills have gotten so much better since you started. A real apprentice-to-Master journey. But, your video making/story-telling skills are just as good. You really developed yourself into a master of many, not just one.

[@ИванПавлушин]

This is meditation. Thanks, Jesper.

[@jamfjord]

No words. Because none are needed and none would suffice. Beautiful work Jesper, @northmenguild and ‪@BearAtSki‬ 😙👌

[@bencoffey7194]

What an absolutely incredible opportunity and stunning video, this is just what I needed today

[@tripod6406]

Jesper, have you ever thought of doing documentaries, because looking at this, you would be a fantastic documentary film maker, this was really enjoyable to watch, keep up the great work my friend. 🇬🇧

[@patmdca1]

Fascinating!! Is documentary film maker can get an Oscar? I'm giving you 3, 1- Best pictures, 2- Best music and 3- for your smile...you look very happy! 🙂 Happy New Year to you and family.

[@timstark3312]

Paradisal environment, zen-esque pace, mutually-supportive division of labor, deep-bond companionship, enviable tools, determined persistence, ingenious design, stunningly beautiful craftsmanship, instructive methodology, phenomenal photography, and celebratory completion = experience of a lifetime. Thanks for sharing (all of) that with us, Jesper.

[@pinkytaylor5845]

Such craftsmanship. Amazing. I am speechless. ❤❤

[@NoMatterDesign]

Sir, this was your best video work yet! I understand it was a bit different from your normal format, but the documentary, cinematography and story telling is spot on. Looking forward for the next one. Cheers from Portuguese dude in Poland

[@Bristoll170]

Wow!.......So now I know what 'Industrial Craftmanship' means. Just the most fantastic 18min I've watched. Thanks Jesper for taking us along 👍. Cheers Pete' New Zealand.

[@simonr6793]

Jesper, that's one of those experiences that you will never forget, I'd love to have done this when I was younger 🙂. Well done on being part of such a fantastic project, i bet your body knew about it after each day of grafting on the build. Aches and pain's from part's of your body that you didn't know existed 🤣🤪😳

[@jeremyclaybaugh8790]

What an amazing experience. Can't wait to follow your journey on building your own. Sending love from Michigan USA.

[@tomkjeldgaard4110]

wow - what a great video and it must have been a great experience. Thanks for letting me watch it.

[@richardcannings9822]

That was just amazing no shouting everybody just helping each other how many man hours did it take to build it

[@TomsTimmervan]

With about 10 students on the timber framing and 3 teachers helping out it took about 8 to 9 intense long days (the course is loke 11 days but there are some excursions and resting time)

[@emrsngs]

Beautiful work!!! The hand auger @ around 6:00 is awesome.

[@conniesandros9487]

Amazing!!! Beautiful video and amazing craftsmanship

[@bradboyer1381]

Jesper, what a nice change of pace! Just a continuous video narrative with a nice, complementary soundtrack! Keep 'em coming!

[@dryerthackston7088]

I love how you let the amazing craftsmanship speak for itself. Wow!

[@TonyCandido-z1c]

The amount of talent and skill to make this structure with only hand tools, some modern! Which is fine. Makes you appreciate that much more how the craftsmen of old, could do it! This was Incredible work!

[@josephllanes3012]

This has to be one of the coolest videos you’ve posted. That looks like such a cool experience. The cinematography, music and ambience is amazing. You have a great talent for story telling. You’re videos sparked inspiration in me to begin my woodworking journey and now two years later I finally have a workshop in progress and I am building pieces of my own.

[@lindomarchagas1877]

Olá meu amigo, que vídeo maravilhoso, adorei ver estas técnicas de entalhe madeira para encaixar as peças, parabéns pelo trabalho lindo que vocês estão fazendo e obrigado por nos mostrar.um abraço para você direito do Brasil.🙋🇧🇷

[@crazydaverocks]

Great video (as always) Jesper. ✌️❤️🎶

[@scelte1469]

Only the sweet song of the wood and the atmosphere with this music, is just amazing. I used to live in Latvia, if I knew this place existed, I would have already converted myself. It was just an amazing video ❤

[@jfkr77]

I love your positive uptake on life and I laugh when you add your daughter comments when you narrate your videos show life and love hard work and family when it comes down to it it’s all about family from Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada 🇨🇦 good work

[@fufflenarnia3886]

Wow, brilliant, amazing.

[@TheSwedishMaker]

That looked like so much fun! What an experience! Also - you looked a bit like Kevin Costner in the thumbnail. 😃

[@philomenahearn1717]

Wow a carpenters wet dream! Bet you lived your time there and have come back inspired.

[@emilis8035]

BRAVO!

[@villeneuvewoodworks]

Fantastic video!

[@ridayalaodengkowe3890]

Really impressed with the tools, knowledge, and skills! What a documentary!

[@scottcates]

Well done, Jesper. Thank you for the video. Looks like a good gathering.

[@raubfischkopp]

That must have been a great experience! Thx for sharing Jesper.

[@LittleSonWoodworking]

That gave me a deep feeling of happiness! Best regards man

[@patlittle5050]

No safety harness in sight....It so beautiful ❤

[@kshoey73]

Jesper, The editing of this video is absolutely amazing. Great job

[@redcapstinyworkshop]

Impressive video ❤

[@iainrutherford184]

A beautiful piece of craftsmanship ❤

[@Tezzaworks]

Incredible work by the individuals and the team.

[@prestongovender4462]

Discipline, Dedication and Pure Skill

[@catherinepaul4417]

Incroyable, formidable, j'ai adoré.

[@jonbarlow3542]

I loved that. There is just one technique I would do differently: (7:33 on) a tenon is heavily chopped out with a tomahawk. Why not use saws there? You're not short on saws. Rip and cross-cut saws, and then finish to the line with a paring chisel. The rest of the video was an absolute treat! It does end up being an " over-braced" structure at the end, and I figure this is to give the students/apprentices lots of practice opportunities. Thanks for sharing, it was a treat!

[@ssaammy1965]

Wunderbar ❤

[@Retired-nohurry]

Great video. I follow their other social media.

[@heatherprendergast2288]

It’s so good to actually see carpenters not just wood workers. Loved it 😊

[@chuckfaber7521]

Love this video and it's not what I'd normally expect from your channel but you knocked it out of the park.

[@greg-L3902]

Wonderful video ! thank you

[@jacobdean1454]

So cool

[@possumheadcarpentry]

Can only dream of doing something like this, excellent video

[@scottperine8027]

That was so much fun,I can’t wait for the next episode Jesper!

[@MelbourneMaker]

Wow!... Just Wow. Perfectly said mate. 👏

[@MoritzKonkol]

Amazing video Jasper!! very well captured. hope to see you soon again :)

[@sconerin1]

Luv all your vids you make watch all the time ,but this one was so relaxing to watch amazing work by all the team thx for letting me into your world of wood working :))))

[@its_marc]

Wow that was amazing to watch

[@rosannevanvelthoven8986]

This is beautiful! Also felt the LOTR vibe as I have been watching all films as I've had the flu.

[@Zeni-th.]

Your camera skills have improved a lot!

[@노엘연주채널]

👍🔔 덕분에 귀한영상 보네요 자주자주봬요❤️❤️ 2025해피뉴이어🎂🍬🍮☕️

[@locomokko]

That looks amazing, and so relaxing and fun! This looks like an amazing lifestyle. Scott from Japan

[@lucasstarbuck6797]

Bravo! Thank you.

[@thevillagecarpenter]

awesome video! I wish there was something like this in the US.

[@CopenhagenCollabo]

Godt nytår til dig og hele familien Jesper, jeg glæder mig til at se hvad der kommer af spændende indhold på din kanal i år 2025. Gode tanker herfra København

[@Hog-g2z]

Good morning 🌅, Jasper , Beautiful work, incredible skills still kept alive today that is amazing, many years ago I made a dovetail jig to do the same joints on the ends of beams, by using a very large router bit and a very powerful router, Mafell EC65 , that must’ve been an incredible adventure beautiful people looking after each other working together and staying strong, a great sense of community, but what do you do when you’re supposed female partner, decides to go off with other men, life falls apart, them people in the community do not want you anymore, I find great joy in working with wood, I am trying to put a work shop together, I am nearly there, A few years ago, I watched a program from Japan , where the community was making a I believe a pagoda/Temple all out of timber, if I remember rightly it was seven tears in height, and they used a very large cream to finish putting it all together up in the mountains, Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure skills and talent , and your beautiful community, regards from old English dude living in France,

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Oh WOW, simply fantastic!

[@gprn3]

What an experience man 😉

[@calumrover]

Just like to say that must been amazing experience, pour yourself a large malt . Would love to done this , old school carpenter from Scotland . You are never to old to learn

[@spinyuk]

That was magical!

[@DaddyBooneDon]

Man! I just want to get out there and build something!

[@arlineastman]

Working by hand is most honorable, however, taking care of and teaching family is infinite.

[@KoleTaylor-s9g]

🙋🏾‍♀️Hey Jesper! Welcome Back to YT....I JUST Stopped following you on my IG Acct yesterday because there's been No New Content😢. Guess tue Algorithm picked it up for you because here THIS Video is...😅😊. Glad to see something NEW from you again sir. Happy 2025! MerryNewYear! Back to Woodworking...I hope..😇🙋🏾‍♀️✌🏾

[@rafaelramos6762]

Jesper! You son of a Birch! Did it again!

[@FixitFingers]

What a different style of video mate, the editing was fantastic as was the mindfulness of gathering the footage I am guessing on a phone while there was so much going on and I am sure you were just a little bit busy most of the time. What an epic experience. Did you offer to lend them your mill? 🤣 They sure know how to sharpen an axe.

[@dannico58]

beautiful, 20 years ago I lived in Snejbjerg on the corner of Nørretanderupvej and Main Street next to Bjarne Jensen's motorcycle shop, I miss Danmark and Bjarne

[@LitoGeorge]

Very cool video. I drooled looking at the paused sections of the workshop. How was the camaraderie? I bet it was memorable!

[@IngoJWolf]

ich hätte mich fasst angemeldet für September ...aber es muß noch warten Es ist absolut inspirierend!!!

[@chasethesunriseportugal]

Cool episode, man!

[@dominicweber]

How do you do the top ridges of the reed roofs? I'm always wondering how that stays waterproof. Do you bend some reeds? Or add one waterproof layer?

[@Asim-v6i]

I am sweating even by looking at the work site 😮

[@G.S.W.SewmesomeMusic]

Nice 👍

[@ajschutrups]

Passion for wood

[@maikroservice]

NICE! If you ever want to build one at your place let me know I will take all my vacation days and join you!

[@pascalmaupouet8416]

(. Notre Dame). Salut You !!!!🙏🍁🌲🍀

[@enricami2494]

I have axes, when i hold them in my hands I did not see it as such a tool. Thank You Jesper. I must try a new thing!!!

[@williamlott7612]

Bravo Zulu Jesper, Bravo Zulu! (Bravo Zulu is US Navy lingo for “well done”) Darlington, South Carolina USA

[@karlchristoffer1275]

Sikke en masse spændende sager Du oplever rundtomkring Jesper... Wauw altså..! 😊🤗

[@MrMccubbins]

what do you end up doing with the timber frame structures after the course has run?

[@JesperMakes]

They're typically sold and put up as someones house or cabin.

[@misterv4462]

Hi, Jesper!! I have a question: A wooden folding ruler is used (from about 3:39 to 3:46) in the video. My dad used one of those when I was little and we called it a back own (phonetically). Ancestry on my dad's side is Dutch. I've tried google translate, but can't find anything that matches. Someone suggested it could have been the brand of the folding ruler. Not many Dutch speaking people around here (Tennessee, USA). Any thoughts?

[@Craig-Mitchell]

Excellent 👏🏻 What species of wood ?

[@TomsTimmervan]

We use wintercut pine for these builds and the hewing shown was on oak from a local forest.

[@DrCRAZYde]

Handtool woodwork..... im in! Quiet like the old german way.

[@dimayamananev5138]

Ребята, я слышал, что в далекой Японии придумали какие то новые инструменты! Не электричестве каком то работают, не знаю, что это но говорят, что очень класно! 🤔Шучу, а вобще вы нереально крутые!

[@SoulCage9]

❤

[@disklamer]

I thought you were going to build a house with just that axe. But no, it's like, 20 people working with dimensional lumber and a massive amount of tools. COol, but not what was advertised.

[@64Pete]

It was mentioned in the title yesterday. It's pretty common for newer channels to have a descriptive title for a day or two for the regular viewers, then abra-ca-fkn-dabra... clickbait! EDIT: Abra-ca-fkn-dabra...it's back!