The name of the chisels is Tsunehiro. Unfortunately the blacksmith of these chisels has passed away years ago, so it's virtually impossible to get the same ones. The quality of chisels matters a lot for sure, but if you want to bring out the full potential of your chisels, you must acquire proper sharpening skills. If you want to learn how to sharpen your blade super sharp, go to diyjapanesejoinery.com/course/. The first month is free.
The mystique around these is misplaced. Quality Western chisels are just as good, with the benefit of being much easier to sharpen for much longer than hollow-backed ones. I have some English ones that are 100 years old that hold their edge superbly.
As a musical instrument maker, it's fascinating to see cabinetmaking done to the same level of skill as expected in violin making. Great work. cheers from sunny Vienna, Scott
Learned a new trick! Been a carpenter for over 25 years, but am always learning. Only been studying Japanese joinery for 5 years, so every piece of information I take to heart!
Having worked with wood for over sixty years, this is a great video and a beautiful example of how to use Japanese tools to make a near perfect joint. I would trade some of my chisels which have been handed down through the years and are kept razor sharp to have a few of those chisels that are being used. They have a deliberate concave area in the back but a perfect cutting edge which can be kept sharp on the front which is where the work is done. Thank you for posting a most excellent video and how 1.2k people give this a thumbs down I will never know, perhaps they don't understand tools and how to use them. Much respect from an old woodworker!
An excellent video; clear and coherent with no self-aggrandizing that is typical of many other instructional posts. And I gladly welcome this wood expert to instruct the Orange Potus on how to properly speak English. A remedial lesson in logic and ethics would be appreciated as well.
Beautiful I recently started to get into wood working after taking apart and restoring some of my grandfathers old tools and while they are western style tools planes etc I find the Japanese approach to wood working to be very calming so I had to subscribe
Thank you for sharing this information, it is very wise knowing how the wood will work by compressing fibers, addition of moisture and also warning NOT to bruise the wood permanently with the hammer. Please keep up this good work, and also posting more videos.
I'm so glad to see this video. There are tons of craftman like you in China. They do pretty good at this, but they never have the chance to record the video to let the world know the beauty of this kind of art. Thank you! Great video!
I definitely like the halving joint; it seems to have good uses for the right application. I'll have to try it soon. Thanks for the idea! Have a good one!!
I have to say, when I saw that gap I was like "ahhh, ya I guess you're right... Even having to hammer that together! But what can you ever do about that?", and then he's like 'THAT'S WHAT THE HAMMER WAS FOR.' and I pretty well heard the Inception noise and went a level deeper.
Thank you for making this excellent video. It is a great pleasure to watch your traditional woodworking techniques and they have been very instructive to me not only in the technique itself but also in the calm and deliberate manner of your work. I hope you will make more videos in the future.
Thank you for doing this video, I learned much from your techniques. The tools are just that, tools in the hands of a craftsman. Not taking anything away from the quality of the tools. My Grandfather had a box full of high quality Japanese tools that he preferred over most of his his "American" made ones for fine finish work. Sadly when he passed, other of his Grandchildren snatched and pawned all of his tools. But please keep up the how to's and diy's there are many of us who learn from you and this makes us better at what we do.
You can moisten wood with Glycerin and water (on tool handles I use ethylene-glycol, antifreeze) and it preserves the cells but it may have a visible effect causing the surface to take stain or oil finish differently, and that wouldn’t be desired on a piece of quality workmanship. Noticed the condition and quality of the chisels, saw, rules and squares, having tools that are in good working order allows you to focus on the close tolerances and careful fine trimming, and taking the time to keep everything in such condition is a job in itself. Admirable work sir!
Hey dude. Can you please make more video's just like this. There are many Japanese woodworking videos out there that are awesome. What makes yours awesomer is your commentary and presentation of technique. I hope you can make more. Arigatogozaimashita.
There are videos of that happening too, and it's free and meditative. Make a "bench" you can have on your lap, while "watching TV" or something. Like when mercanarys are pollish-sharpening their huge Bowies on the plane on the way into a mission in movies.. :D
I've known of using compressed fibers for watertight timber baths, tanks etc, but never thought to apply it to normal joints. I like this idea. Thanks.
Great video! I've been watching Japanese woodworking vidoeos recently and I realize I've never used a truly sharp chisel or probably any tool. As much as the techniques impress me, the precision of the tools does more
I have seen this discussed for making waterproof boat seams. Lightly hammer a wire into the wood, then plane down flush and assemble. With moisture, the area that had the wire pressed into it swells up proud of the surface and seals the join.
I would like to thank you for sharing your skills outstanding job I am a new woodworker looking for ways to get better I am so glad to have found your Channel thank you again
@@bobalex404, I think that an element of his technique that many may not have seen before is his compressing of the fibers. Also, watching skilled people work is very instructive to anybody who knows enough to keep mind and eyes open.
The SamuraiCarpenter also explained this in one of his videos, but it's very nice to see a dedicated demonstration though. Keep up the good work! I like your videos.
Great to watch. I would watch an uncut video with the same attention, by the way. There is something to learn waiting in each movement, don't keep it from your watchers :)
One trick that works really well for exacting joinery is to cut just shy of the line with a thin kerf Japanese saw blade. Then re-cut with a thicker blade to hit the line. Often an equivalent European blade or a coarse Japanese saw can be used to enlarge the saw kerf to exactly hit the line.
Japanese PULL SAWS are an excellent tool for precision joints, It pays to buy the best, I know they are great as I have had four 'borrowed' and not returned over a six month period, such saws are hard to find in Australian Woodworking shops/suppliers too.This was a great display thanks !
you make it look easy...but. great tips. first of your videos I've seen. I have subscribed just from this one!!! looking forward to exploring your posts
Suggestion: learn to enjoy the tools from your own culture, especially vintage tools that are often unwanted and can be picked up cheaply and restored. ;)
I love Japanese carpentry, it seems much more like an art form than a trade skill, also I note that Japanese saws pull rather than push, which I find very interesting!
I adore all forms of carpentry that involve no nails, like medieval european furniture which uses fitted wood and wooden pegs. Or chinese carpentry which I think the japanese used.
@@credinzel6996 Makes me wonder about medieval timber weapons like when massive wooden weapons like slings and catapaults which were used to assault a castle or stronghold how the hec did they acheive that???
Two Feet No they are Not! Pull Saws are far Superior, because unlike a western style saw, the blade is under Tension during the Cut Stroke, this allows the saw blade to remain True during the cut, giving you a marked increase in accuracy and Cut Quality, also, using a Japanese Pull Saw feels infinitely more Natural and needs less Effort than a Western Style Saw, once you hand cut dovetails with a Fine tooth Dozuki or Resaw a Plank with a Ryoba you'll never look back.
The name for this tehnic is named "killing the wood". Is very good and used for sealing the sharpening box which is using water. 😉 with hard wood is perfect. Hello from Nuremberg, Germany 🤗
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