I'm glad you're taking up kumiko. The other woodworkers who have made videos about it have been very quiet, so it's good that someone is taking up the kumiko baton. Watching you shave that sapele it became clear why most kumiko is made with soft hardwoods, like basswood.
Just discovered your channel when I was looking to learn more about Kumiko. This is a really great video, clearly presented and well lit shots that make it easy to see what you are doing, thanks!
from those angles you mention at the beginning i reckon you're gonna make square kumiko. for triangular or hexagonal kumiko you'd need jigs for 15, 30, 60 and 75 degrees. BTW, i recognized square asa no ha, triangular asa no ha, goma and sakura. let's see what else i can recognize... ok, time to keep watching. 18:11 wouldn't that be easier with a wider chisel?
You've got to figure out how to make a jig where you can get the correct angles on a long strip, and then you cut the strip to the correct width to get the pieces. Way better than cutting each individual piece.
It was enough just to show. How much he talks and can't shut up! It would be better to sharpen your chisel, it cuts badly and it shows. But I put like for the video and say thanks to him. I needed to look and he showed. Well done.
@@JohnMcGrathManInShed I bet it did. I was watching the cut at the end mate. Would you get a cleaner cut by using the chisel in a slicing action? Eg start at the left side of the chisel and as you advance it you slide it over to the right side.
