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Tenons & Tenors is a traditional woodworking and DIY channel. I'm a former semi-professional saxophonist who has devoted (the rest of) my life to preserving the art of traditional woodworking. "Tenons" refers to the mortise and tenon joint used to make furniture, etc. and "Tenors" refers to the tenor saxophone, which was my primary instrument.
I've lived in Japan now for 25 years, but I use Western tools and methods.
Through this channel I hope to pass on knowledge about hand tools and tricks of the trade to anyone interested in such things. I believe some traditions must be passed on to younger generations and being able to build and make things by yourself with simple hand tools is a long-lost art that should be preserved. Thanks for visiting my channel!!
I've lived in Japan now for 25 years, but I use Western tools and methods.
Through this channel I hope to pass on knowledge about hand tools and tricks of the trade to anyone interested in such things. I believe some traditions must be passed on to younger generations and being able to build and make things by yourself with simple hand tools is a long-lost art that should be preserved. Thanks for visiting my channel!!
How to build a portable job site/child's workbench!
Hello! Japanese carpenters often engage in dangerous behavior at the work site when it comes to cutting wood. Most use their knee and cut the ends off of boards with a circle saw. I saw this the other day and thought I could make something that would solve their problem...a small, but sturdy, portable work bench. Here's how I made it!
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20 TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW!! How to make angled dovetail drawers
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Hello! This includes footage from my last video, but I went into detail on some tricks that I employ when making dovetails drawers that are angled. Thanks for watching! #angleddovetails #handtools #howtomakedrawers
How to make a drawered book case!! Part 2 Drawers
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Hello! This is part two of my bookcase build. I show you how I made the drawers and narrate the entire process. Thanks for watching! #howtomakedrawers #handtoolwoodworking
How to make a drawered book case!! Part 1 Carcass
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Hello! This is a build video, but there are links to some how-to vids along the way. Thanks for watching! #handtools #traditionalwoodworking
Take your furniture up a notch!! How to make turned elements for fine furniture DETAILED tutorial!!!
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Hello! Here's a simple lathe trick for making turned decorative elements to adorn fine furniture. Take your furniture building up a notch!! #lathetips #finefurniture #traditionalwoodworking
Specialty saw build! Learn from my mistakes!!
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Hello! I needed a special saw for a certain task, so I made this. Making your own tools is both rewarding and educational! Thanks for watching! #handtools #customtools
How to make odd-shaped dovetail boxes
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Hello! In this video I explain how to find the length of the sides of odd-shaped boxes without using difficult math. This technique will be useful to know when you watch upcoming videos of a project I'm working on. Thanks for watching! #oddangledovetails #oddshapedboxes #woodworking
How to make dentil molding for a classically-styled bookcase!!
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Hello! This is my first video on a DIY project, but I'm still going to show you how to use your hand tools! Thanks for watching! #diybookcase #diymolding #diyshelves
How to make a printer cabinet with antique glass and hand tools!!
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Hello! I repurposed some antique glass to make this printer cabinet for under a desk. Thanks for watching! #handtools #traditionalwoodworking #howtocutglass
Tool review of my HOME MADE TOOLS! What worked? What didn't?
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Hello! I received some questions about the tools that I have made and decided to do a review of them to explore what worked and what didn't. I hope this helps if anyone tries to make my tools! Thanks for watching! #handtools #traditionalwoodworking
How to make a solid walnut night stand with hand tools! Part 2: Drawers and Top
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Hello! This is the final video of this build. Thanks for watching! #handtools #traditionalwoodworking
How to make a solid walnut night stand with hand tools! Part 1: Carcass (Lathe used for the legs)
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Hello! I finally finished this walnut night stand and will be posting two videos showing how I built it. In this first video I show you how I made the carcass. The drawers and top will be covered in Part 2. Thanks for watching! #traditionalwoodworking #handtools #joinery
PRO TIP!! How to glue-up (butt joint) boards of different thicknesses!
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Hello! I'm finishing up a large build, but not ready to upload the videos yet. So, I wanted to post something short to let you know I'm still alive and kicking. Thanks for watching! #panelglueup #woodworkingtips
How to cut a Stopped Half-Blind Dovetail with hand tools! INSTRUCTIONAL!
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Hello! Here's another joint I use from time to time to keep cases together and prevent racking, while also hiding the joint. It's actually a blind dove tail since you can't see the joint at all, but I labeled it a "half-blind" so that people interested in such joints could find it when searching the web. Thanks for watching! #halfblinddovetail #traditionalwoodworking #handtools
How to build a picture frame with only hand tools!! Beginner project! Great Mother's Day gift!!
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How to build a picture frame with only hand tools!! Beginner project! Great Mother's Day gift!!
How to cut a stopped dado with a combination plane!
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How to cut a stopped dado with a combination plane!
How to use a Sashigane (Japanese carpenter's square)!! Circumference, compound angles!!
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How to use a Sashigane (Japanese carpenter's square)!! Circumference, compound angles!!
Innovative solutions for small workshop! How to make the most out of little space!
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Innovative solutions for small workshop! How to make the most out of little space!
How to cut a stopped tapered sliding dovetail with hand tools! SIMPLE!!
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How to cut a stopped tapered sliding dovetail with hand tools! SIMPLE!!
Secret (hidden) drawer mechanism!! So Cool!!!!
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Secret (hidden) drawer mechanism!! So Cool!!!!
How to make an artist's pencil box with hand tools!! Hardware too!
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How to make an artist's pencil box with hand tools!! Hardware too!
INTERVIEW with luthier (guitar/violin maker) Thomas Muramatsu!
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INTERVIEW with luthier (guitar/violin maker) Thomas Muramatsu!
FULL BUILD!! 3 months of work! How I made an executive desk with hand tools!
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FULL BUILD!! 3 months of work! How I made an executive desk with hand tools!
How to make a grooving (dado) plane with hand tools!!
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How to make a grooving (dado) plane with hand tools!!
Do you know all of these?! 8 woodworking & DIY tips!!
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Do you know all of these?! 8 woodworking & DIY tips!!
How to make a Japanese katana (samurai sword) out of wood!!
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How to make a Japanese katana (samurai sword) out of wood!!
電動工具なしで机を作りました!第11話(全15話)Jpn Ver. "Make an L-shaped sewing desk from scratch with hand tools!"
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電動工具なしで机を作りました!第11話(全15話)Jpn Ver. "Make an L-shaped sewing desk from scratch with hand tools!"
How to layout and cut a 3-way mitered tenon joint by hand! Japanese joinery!
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How to layout and cut a 3-way mitered tenon joint by hand! Japanese joinery!
Excellent presentation and some great tips 😎 thankyou 👍
Nothing more satisfying than making your own tool that works.
Very true!
Class
Amazing.
Thank you!
What's the width of each of the two bookcases? And the width of the fluted columns?
Fluted columns are 6cm wide. Don't remember exact measurements for the bookcases, but you should be able to extrapolate from the width of the columns. About 35cm~40cm I think they were. Thanks for watching!
Είναι ικανό να σου σπάσει το μυαλό σπαζοκεφαλιά είναι
Thanks for the great video and design.
Thanks for watching!
Very nice overview. I learned some new stuff. Would love to get one of those giant swiss army knife saws!
just started the video and wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoy your choice of word order for the first sentence. "I've finally finished this desk for a client that I've been making" Now we know where all the good clients come from! :D
Excelente 🫣👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you for this. I'm subscribing to your channel.
Thank you!
You spoke of the kerfing planes thumb screws slipping. Try this: remove the fence and file across the top of both metal arms at the same time to create a flat surface the thumb screw to index against. You could also use a cupped set screw against this surface. That might require an Allen wrench to tighten.
That is not a dado plane. That is a groove or rabbet plane.
Super cool stuff 😮 and hand and mind created on the fly . MS RAU gotta look 👀 at their antique safes and hidden draw compartments stuff. Give you ideas . MS RAU is the finest stuff in world . Great historical mind candy for such boxes safes desks etc. I just subbed you 👍🏼
Thanks!
Just backordered me one
Awesome!
Wonderful to get inspired by your ideas and work. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Any chance you drew up plans for this desk? And want to share?
Sorry, I only make simple sketches of the things I build so I can remember fine details. The rest I figure out as I go along. Thanks for the interest though!
I have a question, which plane is it that you are working with in this video? Is it the Stanley 45 or is it a different model?
It's a Stanley #50. Thanks for watching!
I'm thinking after watching this, that making a grooving plane with a very short nose might be very handy to have, just for these "tight" situations.
This is awesome!
Это не кабриоль,Это кабритопор,,Так не делают классные мастера
This has been the most helpful small shop video I've seen so far. Thank you for posting.
What should I use if I’m trying to rip boards from logs? I am okay with rough cuts so long as I can plane it after. What’s your opinion on anihiki saws or temagari saws? What about curved silky saws?
I am building something with similar construction. This is just the technique that makes sense for my application. Can I do this so that the rail is flush with the front leg?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge gained by using this Sashigane. I was hoping you would highlight the special profile of the ruler which I could not get my head around when it is said that its profile enable accurate marking of the wood with a bamboo pen without having the ink rubbed off. I don't have a Sashigane so hard to understand.
Nice bit of work there pal, thanks for showing this!
one rule woodworkers have forgotten today if your making secret compartment furniture for someone DONT SHOW IT TO THE PUBLIC what is wrong with people these days its ment to be a private secret for the customer nice work though iv been trying to figger out ho to do this myself just stop showing us someone else's secrets that should be theirs only on how the draws work
It's called the skate.
If you just spin the leg. You can work from the mortise to the top of the leg and not have to figure any of that out.
Nope. After the first cut in that direction the ski on the plane would ride up on the back side of the mortise, so the plane would be be at a downward angle and not level with the cut of the first pass when you tried to take your second pass. If you had a plane with a really short ski that fit completely inside the mortise, yes, you could do it that way.
Very insightful and inspiring
Amazing 😮
Did you glue the bottom with a butt?
I wish we had one in imperial
How can I get in touch outside this comment section? thanks
Sooo cool! I was looking for a similar solution :) In the past, I've epoxied steel together using JB Weld (cold weld). It worked great, and was super strong. I think I'll combine your tips with that approach :) Quick question: Would you be able to share the width of the cut kerf once the 5 blades are together? The video reference on its own makes it a little difficult to gauge... It seems close to 3/16th?? It'd be much appreciated!!
The kerf width is 5mm, which is just under a quarter of an inch if I remember correctly. Thanks for watching!
@@TenonsTenors many thanks!
small space workshop very well organised
Thank you! And, thanks for watching!
A little late to pop in but i have to say that it is a great piece of information for beginners like me! Thank you. I have to ask if you would be willing and have the time to put the instructions in a document that we can purchase from you? I do not speak Japanese.. Best of luck from Spain
Thanks for watching! All the info I got out of the book I tried to put in the video, so there's not much more I can provide to you, even on paper. Sorry!
You should do a sound check before you publish. No volume mens "no message.'
Putting aside the pi scale and the root 2 scale, it’s just a regular square. The same angles can be got using a regular square. You’re simply using a different unit scale. A 5 sun slope is the same as a 5” slope using 10” instead of 10 sun. It becomes more useful in building construction because of its light weight and flexibility over a western builder’s square. Just my thoughts.
So, you're saying it isn't just a regular square because it has a Pi & square root function scale and is usefully flexible in more ways than other squares right? 😂
@@grinninggoat5369 Right
THANK YOU!!! so concise! And understandable and not too much info (liked that there was a different video for dovetails)
I was wondering if you could perhaps share the angles on 4 sides of the wood that make up the two cuts for the issumi-kiri joint at the end. How does the book you reference specify such cuts?
The angles are determined using the sashigane, as I tried to explain in the video, so I don't know the actual degree values. The book explains how to use the sashigane to achieve the correct angles, but, as I explained, the sashigane uses the old Japanese units of measurement and cannot be accurately translated into English. This is a really simplified explanation, but basically you position the sashigane so that the x-axis and y-axis both fall on one side of the piece of wood at the correct units (i.e., x=4, y=1) which will give you the correct slope (or angle) on which to make your cut. It's very complicated, and even though I've been reading/writing/speaking Japanese for over 30 years, it was quite challenging to figure out from a book. This type of stuff really needs to be passed down verbally from master to apprentice. Sorry!
Have you any plans available?
Sorry, I do not. I only make plans for large furniture items, and those are only pencil sketches with dimensions and notes that I understand. I've never made professional plans that can be followed by anyone.
@TenonsTenors no problem totally understand. Enjoyed the video. Thanks
Good vid. I'm the only person I know that cut a more crooked line with a handsaw than most can cut with a jigsaw. LOL Ya gotta be good at something, right?
"I'm not a very good metal worker." Looks pretty good to me.
Is there any reason the plate used to hold the blade in place could not be made of wood?
Not really. Just watch your thickness. There's not a lot of outward stress put on the brass plate, but if you're making it out of wood I'd make it a little thicker just in case. It depends on the species of wood you use as well though. I used brass for aesthetic reasons to tie in the whole design and to demonstrate the technique for making such pieces with hand tools. Thanks for watching!
Very clever to angle the key and mouth to direct the shavings.
There's nothing new about this
Simply amazing
👌👌👌