World's STRONGEST corner joint- Cut with just a hand saw!

[@StumpyNubs]

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[@jamesmalone5431]

Amazing joint! Will be attempting it as soon as I get a moment

[@lourias]

I LOVE to watch joinery videos because they are not the ever day, average Joe cuts. It seem to me that most videos about woodworking are the same, using a table saw for everything. Thank you.

[@1kbs11]

Stumpy; I'm looking for the best router bits made. What say you?

[@StumpyNubs]

@@1kbs11 I prefer Whiteside. They are of very high quality, made in South Carolina by a small family business: amzn.to/3436Tvz

[@chrisbudesa]

Beautiful collection of planes.

[@jhirn2957]

I just love Tamar. She has such a creative process for using jigs to help her build her projects and is super practical with her small shop. I think that pragmatism will persist with her new shop. I love your channel too. It’s totally next level and something to aspire to, but you’re always practical and pragmatic. You’re a great teacher! Glad to see you recognize her build in a video.

[@petekeuning]

Shout out to our girl Tamar. She's a beast!

[@jamescrisafulli2140]

I'm a 68 year old new wood worker. I would love to see more joinery videos. I have put together this joint in a trial run as you just did. I watched th same U-Tube video that you linked to. I haven't started a project to incorporate this joint but I will soon. Keep up the good work Stumpy. I love your channel.

[@Stonky77]

After watching Tamar's video I made two cabinets with this joinery for the base. It impresses everyone who sees it but the joints were really easy to make.

[@davidgraham2673]

Love to hear corroboration from fellow viewers.

[@busomite]

Tamar is brilliant, and i love her process of breaking down problems. This channel adds another great instructive piece to the woodworking hobbyist viewing experience.

[@mlubecke]

Tamar is amazing…. She has excellent videos.

[@Jawst]

2:31 thank you for the clear instruction😁

[@coljter15]

Would love to see more joinery videos! This was great

[@clickster1883]

Tamar does some amazingly innovative woodworking on her channel. I’ve always been super impressed w her work.

[@ged5868]

I had a WW I vetran great uncle who was one of three partners in a cabinet shop. He called that a showcase joint and he actually built glass showcases for a couple of different small stores. The last one of these that he made, that I was aware of, got sold when a small, three generation operated sporting goods store got auctioned off a few years back. I never dreamed that I would see someone making one of these joints someday on a computer in my own house. I am well along in years and if a 13 year old today sees as much change as I did from 13 to 87, it will truly be an interesting future. Everyone told me that the future was going to be so bleak when I was a youngster. I just hope that the future holds even half as much joy for them as mine did for me and they can count themself truly blessed. I will offer this as advice, quality is much better than quantity when it comes to posessions.

[@MJKCreations]

James, you're one of three woodworkers I watch on youtube. Funnily enough, Tamar (3x3Custom) is one of the other two (John Heisz is the third). You all have very different energy, but you all teach so magnificently. Thank you for this video, I really appreciate it!

[@confusingdot]

So close to my three! Same first two and my third is Matthias Wandel.

[@DragonSilverSky]

The synergy is amazing, Love all the shows.

[@IanBurnette]

I modified this joint for my latest project so that instead of using 2x3 (1:1.5 is just an ugly way to say 2:3, it's the same ratio) boards I could use squared 3x3 boards and get the same effect. I not only find this more visually appealing, but it also means that you don't have to worry about two sides of your frame being thinner (and therefore weaker). To understand the shape of my modified joint, just take the 2x3 design from this video. Each of the attached beams has 4 faces: 2-unit-wide interior, 3-unit-wide interior, 2-unit-wide exterior, and 3-unit-wide exterior. We can easily make each of these beams 3x3 by simply gluing an additional 1x3 board onto the interior 3-unit-wide face. Of course, it's a lot less messy to start with a 3x3 beam and simply remove a 1x3x3 chunk from one side. The remaining 2x3x3 block can then be cut as in this video. This sounds really complicated, but it's actually just 2 additional cuts than in the video. Basically, he cut 2 units deep on the end grain, and then cut down so that the remaining wood made an "L" shape. We're going to do the same, and then we're going to repeat the process on the opposite side, this time going the full 3 units deep on the end-grain cut. Now we have the exact same "L" shape, but instead of the back of the "L" being flush with the other face, it makes up the middle-third of our beam. Also, in the video you can see that he fills the void left in the exterior corner, but there's also a void in the center of the joint. In my version there will be an additional void opposite the external one. If you think of the joint as a 3x3x3 cube (so, a standard rubix cube), then two opposite corners, and the unseen block in the center of the cube will be void. For additional strength, you can fill these voids by inserting 1x1x1 cubes of wood during the glue up, but it's not really necessary. Thanks for the video though Stumpy, I cut my joints by hand and I really wish I'd had your sawing technique tips 6 months ago. I don't think I would've needed half as much wood filler as I ended up using 🤣

[@michaelpfaff8280]

I just completed a table using this joint. I used James' micro adjustable tenoning jig for all the cuts, which made it easier. I only had to mark out one piece, set the jig to a single position and the table saw blade to two different heights. Great joint (thanks, Tamar) and great jig (thanks James).

[@qapla]

Nice job. Interesting to see another way to cut this joint. Tamar (3x3 Custom) has a really nice channel - I have been watching her for some time. Thanks for posting her link.

[@thedesertartist]

STUMPY! DUDE! this was radness! not only did i learn about this amazing trick, but i will be using it for my tables chairs! right now i am away from my wood, working on my rocks (blue agate), and while away here in georgia, am working on my youtube channel, my wife will appreciate this joinery work, when i get around to it of course, i have been doing youtube for 13 years, over 1k videos, thanks for checking out my channel, although nowhere near as rad as your videos, your killing it! keep rockin my man, much love

[@dougeltoft191]

After seeing Tamar make this joint I decided to use it in a project but I wanted the three members in each joint to have a square cross section. This is easily done by adding a 1/3 sized shoulder at the full depth to the narrow side. By then using this joint at both ends of 12 pieces you can then make a rectangular box. Add a corner rabbet to each and you can add side panels. Totally enjoy and look forward to both channels.

[@Lincolnstww]

Great video James. I played around with that joint this winter for a possible bed frame. But then I got lazy. I need to work it into something soon. It’s a fun one

[@prspastor]

I love joinery videos. Thank you for making this one. Tamar (3x3) is an amazing craftsperson. I enjoy her work as well.

[@eikon7073]

It's 1038 pm and I've had a stressful day. But I'm finding my ryoba, that joint is beautiful.

[@AlaskaWild]

Simply amazing, detailed instruction on how to cut this with a handsaw! Thank you for posting this. Would love to see you cut a castle joint by hand! I want to cut that joint for a bed frame.

[@harrymason1053]

I worked professionally as a carpenter and a custom woodworker for two decades. I like this and I especially like hand made simple joints.

[@scotttovey]

I remember that video by Tamar. She does some really good projects.

[@craigbenz4835]

Yes, please more joinery.

[@hj8607]

As much as I admire the patience/dedication of hand carpentry this joint is so much easier on table saw . You only have to mark one piece and set the saw a few times (adjusting to cut on marked piece and do all 3 (6,9,12 etc.) , then repeat) Tamar is skilled yet practical (usually), BUT thanks for video on an artisan approach .

[@navret1707]

This joint looks like something from the Japanese woodworker H Carpenter. This guy is really incredible. His joints are all done by hand and look to be extremely strong as well as pleasing to the eye.

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

I second that. H Carpenter does great work. Caveats being there is no dimensional explaining going on. Which kinda throws a rank novice off. But man what interesting hand cut joinery he does

[@timothycreasy2161]

Marie at DIY Montreal did a good video building a outdoor table using the same castle joint. The only difference was she left the corner square. It is worth the watch in my opinion

[@stanwiggins3423]

I'm glad you referenced Tamar's video. I watch you and her alike and always appreciate the fact that she doesn't have or use the fancy tools but strives to show us amateur "experts in waiting" how to build really good projects with the more common hand tools and normal power tools. You and she have the same desire to teach us how to do good work with good results without having to spend thousands per piece of woodworking equipment.

[@backpacker3421]

I remember that video Tamar did. Love seeing it done with hand tools as well and will give it a try.

[@colemine7008]

This was a nice shout out for Tamar. I have followed her for a while. Her videos are top quality. I love that you demonstrated this joint with hand tools.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

Saw this joint on Tamar's channel a few years ago and fell in love with it!

[@garyburnett7378]

I saw the same video 2 or 3 years ago with Tamara at 3d and thought this joint would be crazy strong for a work bench. I milled down 4x4s and made a 4’x8’ workbench. It was a little tricky working with such long and heavy pieces but, I’m here to tell you, this is one bad ass joint. I’ve abused this workbench for 3+ years and it is as strong and stable today as it was on day one.

[@PeterSeeland]

I built some - one in the Shakerstyle - you wish to see a photo?

[@dplj4428]

I love it when you do hand tools and reminder to use pieces as their own storyboard reference.

[@fudpukker]

So simple, yet so pleasing and best of all, no power tools required

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work👍 and Tamar’s

[@GargamelGoest]

Glad to see the nod to 3x3. She's got a great channel.

[@scottmorris4914]

Yes, more joints. Not only like seeing how the joint is made, but also the instruction you have one proper sawing for this joint.

[@darkoserafimovski8127]

This Is the best instructional video I’ve seen in a while. And no power tools too!

[@duane20]

Love the joint video and would like to see more of them, especially ones that I can make with simple tools and straight forward processes.

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

That's probably the most fascinating part about joinery. Most of the time, the finished joints look more complicated and difficult than they really are... There's always a "secret" about the simplicity of locking wood pieces together so you almost don't even need glue... and sometimes you don't even want it. ;o)

[@tonkadriver1082]

I saw this joint the same place you did and built my wife a coffee table using cherry. I cut the angle on the corners using my circular saw.

[@Original_Old_Farmer]

I enjoy watching your videos. In the past, I have asked if you would add projects into your rotation. I like your perspective when solving problems. So if you could add into the things you do the new venturings as found in several of your recent videos, I would enjoy it.

[@christopherharrison6724]

Yes please more joinery from a master who doesn’t seem to miss a trick.

[@haisamjab]

Glad you put some hand tool content. This reminds me Japanese intricate joinery

[@elizabethbeers9274]

absolutely yes on more joinery videos. I don't own a table saw (!), so the hand cut version is very welcome.

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

WELDONE STUMPY NUBS u made that look so easy. even my grandson wow.

[@poppadragon2006]

Yes Please. More Joinery Vids. I have to try this with forged steel.

[@alexdevletter1087]

Yes please, more joinery videos! Also very nice of you the give a shout out to Tamar with a link. Both of you have taught me so much and watch both of your videos immediately when it comes out. Yes, yes I have a woodworking crush on both of you. With her new shop I am sad to see her Dewalt table saw go……

[@brigetteanderson-atkins1128]

I'll take more joinery videos or any history videos will do too! Thank you for all that you do.

[@howler5000]

I love seeing some of my favorite youtubers watching each other. Tamar's channel is awesome!

[@robertkovacic4623]

I never thought it would ever happen.....one episode in metric😳😃👍 This joint is amazing...I love it....but I would like to recreate it with a table router🧐😉👍 Greatings from Slovenija🇸🇮

[@imover9999]

I certainly wouldn't complain if you made more joinery videos. Honestly I'd probably watch anything you put out (woodworking related). I look things up as I need to know them usually, and there's almost always a Stumpy Nubs video and I always know it's high quality content full of knowledge. So, make what you see fit and people will watch it. But this was a joy to watch!

[@CraigSheagren]

Yes, more joinery videos please. Excellent take on Tamar’s work!!

[@steveconlon8936]

Thanks, James. I had seen the original from 3X3, but I'm grateful to see it with hand tools which I vastly prefer)

[@daveweigle1623]

Thanks for the shout out to Tamar. She is one of my favorites and is remarkably creative and fun to watch. I like the way you approached this using only hand tools. Keep up the good work.

[@Dynamic_Custom_Woodworking]

I’m a sucker for complex joinery. Keep it up.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Thank you for this and sharing Tamar's channel (The Jersey Girl of woodworking). This joinery along with castle joints are just simple and strong.

[@kdawg3484]

What can I say? I'm a sucker for joinery. I've watched a lot of Dylan Iwakuni, H Carpenter, and Dorian Bracht to peacefully fall asleep. And I'm subscribed to 3x3Custom as well, so it's just great to see Tamar make an appearance here. Using the coping saw here to reduce the load on the chisel is a smart little move I never see. So, yeah, I'm all for seeing more joinery from your angle.

[@larrygardner53018]

Wonderful video that makes me want to, of course, give it a try. I think the hand tool approach just might be the more efficient approach even taking the time to eyeball all the cuts, but skipping all the trial and error setup with the table saw. Keep 'em coming!

[@stu-po]

This joint really celebrates the wood. Great video!

[@JarlSeamus]

I saw Tamar's video on this quite some time ago, she did a really good job with it. Like your channel, she's on my short list of favorite woodworkers, along with Rob Cosman and Paul Sellers. Thanks Stumpy.

[@wclugston]

Yes to more joinery videos! Really liked this joint tutorial.

[@Bob-More-Than-Enough-WC]

I remember her video and my head spinning a bit. Yours made it come together. Keep these types of videos coming!!

[@paulruud5804]

I vote for joinery videos as well, but I find everything you post helpful.

[@MikeyDonna]

Being a retired diy and while I really enjoy different wood projects, I find great pleasure perfecting joints I’ll probably never use. Keep them coming, Mike

[@bvinduck]

Thank you for showing this joint! I'm going to give it a try. I would love to see some more complex looking joints.... just to compare. Again, thank you!

[@DragonSilverSky]

Would I like to see more joinery videos? YES YES YES, OMG YES!

[@thomasboyd6242]

Thanks for making these short videos!!! I love seeing how to do many different joinery as well as all the great information you pass along.

[@paulmaryon9088]

Such a great joint, I do remember watching Tamar's video on this and other joints, like this channel a good one to watch for all us woodworkers out there.Enjoy!

[@erickdanielsson6710]

Thank You James! Nice to see/do handworking.

[@omnious42]

No way! That's what I have been calling this joint [Tri-Force Joint]. I just had to call my brother in here to tell him that's what you just called it too

[@kennethwhite8305]

Great video. Instruction was excellent. Would love to see more complex joint videos with this level of instruction. We’ll done.

[@xorsyst1]

I wondered when you'd make this! I made (a terribly rough) one a couple of years ago, I've been meaning to try again.

[@stephan1906]

yes, more joining videos please! Joining is essential!

[@discordian23]

Geez. I do mostly turning but stuff like this makes me want to expand my horizons. Cool video.

[@hansangb]

Yes please! More joint videos would be awesome. And thanks for the reminder on scoring/chiseling the saw mark.

[@Syrian_Desera4991]

Absolutely more joinery videos, and thank you for recognizing Tamar and her channel. I've watched a lot of woodworking videos over the past year as I've slowly acquired more and more tools to start my own shop someday; your channel and 3x3 are two of the ones I watch the most.

[@waltcorey5115]

Yes James, more videos like this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[@dougtratch8260]

That was excellent James. You are quite the talent and such a good teacher. You speak very well.

[@claytonbink1647]

Another excellent video, Sir! Yes please is the answer to the question of more joinery videos!

[@theeddorian]

I've come to really like the proper castle joint. I "invented" it designing a kotatsu table for my daughter, but assumed it was out there somewhere. Once I found it, the irony was a laugh. The Kotatsu style table is Japanese in origin. The castle joint seems to be mainly used in Japan and China, and the first example I found was precisely like mine. I am also dead certain that I have seen it somewhere in an old American or European woodworking book.

[@charlesbrack7017]

I would love to see more joinery videos. I find joinery to be the most fun and challenging part of woodworking. And, when done well, really shows of your craftmanship.

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Beautiful job! i remember that video from 3x3 a while ago and was very impressed. Nice to see this approach. A bit more work but overall not too bad.

[@maximflor]

Great video, very clear and the result looks amazing. I'm glad you gave the credit to Tamar. She is one of the best !

[@sixtofive]

I'm surprised nobody has taken the step of making 2 identical pieces, and adding the slight extra complexity to the third so you don't have to glue in a cube at the end. The only other difference would be a specific order when assembling the joint. Your example looks great in the end regardless! I think I'll have to try using this myself.

[@arnoldkotlyarevsky383]

Yeah, more joinery please! Excellent video as always.

[@lisaferrara8120]

Different joineries always fascinate me.

[@AnthonyBowman]

3x3 Tamar's channel is fantastic!

[@TechZF]

Joinery videos are addictive! More pls! ;-)

[@grumblycurmudgeon]

I ALWAYS want to see more joinery videos.

[@zacplunkett8490]

Really love the joinery tutorials. Especially one as interesting as this joint.

[@michaellienhoop2387]

Yes I like to watch more joinery videos. Thank you ! 👏👏👏

[@hubbahdabut]

the shot at 8:56 is messing with my head, i love it! :) the triangle some how makes it feel like a flat surface outside of it, and the point sticking out 3d style the way the lighting is set up.. :)

[@digitmanken5468]

Wow love the looks of this. I am going to have to incorporate it into my next project. Thanks for sharing.

[@stephenl3605]

Great video. I too would like to see more videos on joinery. I will definitely apply this joinery in a future project.

[@wyliecapp]

I love this joint, I need to take more care with measuring and cutting tho, my tests were mediocre at best.

[@JW-mx3qg]

Excellent presentation and yes, would love more videos in this segment of joinery.

[@leonardhirtle3645]

So simple and yet so beautiful.

[@skogsmats]

Yes, please more information about joints. 🙏🇸🇪

[@maryhinge128]

Now that was special. I'm going to have a go at this using my recently purchased Kataba. Thank you.

[@edreusser4741]

I love joint videos. More = better.

[@rmoyao]

Very impressive. I would like to see more hands on joinery videos like one.