Part 5 - Traditional Japanese Carpentry - Daikushijuku - Itakura House - Tatemae Day 2 - Final

[@gedog77]

As always, this is a cognitive change in pace and a moment of meaningful chill. I really appreciate the concept of celebrating the carpenters' efforts and the welcoming of a home to a neighbourhood.

[@forestkane_]

I love this channel

[@TheHagheid]

Your enthusiasm is truly infectious. As a direct consequence of your wonderful videos, I now Contemplate thrice, measure twice & cut once

[@brennangraves6458]

I love how the measuring tape is also in inches @ 2:36.

[@adamallen8863]

So amazing as always mate. I could watch this for hours. Love your videos 👌

[@Areku_Gaming]

Great Videos!

[@thecarpentrylife]

Oh, nice to know! Thank you for watching!

[@oblaty]

I discovered your videos just recently, I´m a woodworker myself and your japanese woodworking videos bring peace in my heart and ideas in my mind. thank you

[@anthonywall5227]

Thank you

[@geekonomist]

what is the name of the plumb bob that is built in to an aluminium housing? It was used to confirm that the posts were plumb. An extensible encased plumb bob looks like an amazing tool.

[@greenboi5545]

Amazing! Thanks for your posts. I really appreciate them. What do you call that tool with like a plumb bob inside at 4:43?

[@thecarpentrylife]

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[@davidlanfair]

Hey, that's the American Breaststroke. good form!

[@Finding_Arcadia]

Are there any English books that you recommend that talk about Japanese timber framing? It's so interesting how intricate, artistic and scientific it all is, as opposed to western timber framing which seems more like a bunch of sticks roughly thrown together in comparison

[@thecarpentrylife]

There are some books in English, but maybe there are not a lot of details provided in them.

[@lukasztrembowski3015]

Hello, I watched the series on the construction of this house and I have a question for you. I miss "nuki" in the construction. It is due to the wooden walls. What did the carpenters use instead of "nuki" to make sure the house is aligned correctly? I would be very happy to get your answer. Many greetings Lukasz

[@thecarpentrylife]

There is to some degree adjusting for square in the process. However, due to the design of this style house there is no need for Nuki. Instead the wall construction is 30mm thick cedar boards that are cut to specific lengths which are then slid into place between hashira. As long as the hashira and the ashigatame were carved accurately there is an assumption that the house will be close to square, but we do try to force the house opposite the direction of a lean prior to installing the roofing rafters or Taruki. Once we confirm square we can attach the taruki which will lock everything in place. There is no Nuki in this house type.

[@mrackerm5879]

At 4:40 into the video, what is that tool called (it's sort of a plumb bob in a housing), and where do I get one?

[@marcobettencourturbina1107]

Hey man. Thanks for these informative videos. I’m obsessed with Japanese timber framing. I’d plan to build something at some point. Just a matter of gathering up all the right information, along with a lot of practice. Which brings me to the question of how long are the hozo or tenons cut normally? Is there a certain amount percentage wise depending on the thickness of the timber? Like a 70/30 type rule? Thanks so much!

[@marcobettencourturbina1107]

Ok so I asked that then saw the part at about 2:40 which kind of answered the question. But I’m curious as to how that length is decided. Thanks again!

[@thecarpentrylife]

Thank you for watching. The hozo lengths do vary, I do not know the rules on this yet. We just finished a two story house build and we used a lot of long hozo that extended through the beams. The motivations for doing this are up to the carpenter in Japan. Stay tuned for a video in the future after I find out what and why then hozo lengths are the way they are.

[@andrewjones218]

How does the cost of this type of construction compare to what passes for 'normal" building practices now? Love your work!

[@thecarpentrylife]

I would say the cost is higher, but not significantly. There are sacrifices that would need to be made by a home owner if they decide to live in a structure like this. For example, there isn't much insulation, however, the house is still comfortable with the addition of a stove for winter use and air conditioning for summer use. I can't explain the cost because these projects are funded by a grant and the wood is sourced locally for this school project.

[@daghaugsand4224]

Dedikated clip for pen on helmet. This guy is no joke. Bet he has a riged place for hes bites easy accessible. ...Seriously if u got a god solution pleas shear.

[@herpderp9430]

Carpentry ninjas

[@luisrivera3056]

They wear ninja boots for work??