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- čas přidán 28. 02. 2018
- How to make a japanese style bookshelf with traditional hand cut joinery out of jatoba and oak using both power and hand tools. A very unique and beautiful build that challenged me and was very rewarding.
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Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves czcams.com/users/postUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.
"He put me on the table. I've seen what he does to things on this table. Is this how it ends???" - dog
We all have had sex on a table.
@@fatherlandchild2780 Oh no
Classic dog.
It seems you’re living your dream. Doing what you love while making money and sharing it with others. Awesome.
I respect craftsmanship like this, so amazing how so many joints and holdings can be made without using adhesives, nails, scrws, etc
Next time can you show a still shot of the final piece for a bit? Thanks
And include the top portion too ^^
Pause button?
It's bizarre this wouldn't be common sense for anyone
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Yes, would have loved to have seen more details of the finished piece. It looked beautiful.
i really love the japanese style look. and the way the do stuff without fasteners or glue. that stuff lasts for centuries.
日本の伝統技法が消えかかってきている時代に、このようにして日本の古代技術を評価してくれて、美しく作りあげていることに感動します。
これからも日本の技術を駆使して地球にやさしいものづくりを目指してください！
For a non Japanese woodworker to actually practice this style of craftsmanship and being so good and careful at it is actually very impressive. The whole construction is satisfying to watch! Wish you'd show the whole look more and details. And I think without chamfers It'll already be looking Japanese-esque due to the joints and the finish you use. You just got yourself a new sub and a like! YAY!
I know nothing about carpentry, but that's beautiful work.
No glues, screws and nails. Love this kind of work. Good job fella.
My father had that 4:31 thing . Feeling nostalgic. I used to play that since he's a carpenter before, when I was so lil 😍🙈
The linseed looks amazing. I'm glad people are using that kind of finishing method. I'm a big fan of showing off the materials.
At the start I was a bit confused on how you were making it, then it all started making sense and I realized how good of a craftsman you are. Awesome job mate. Liked and subscribed.
Love it, man. For me, the best thing about this video is not the shelf ... but how you talk about your process and encourage various methods. Really sweet.
Thanks man. That actually means a lot to me. I always debate doing the narration or not. For one I dont like my voice, and 2 I wonder if the video would be better without narration. but I am glad to see that at least one person liked that part of it haha.
You could go either way with an amazing project like that one -- but the narration adds a lot, in my opinion
Stunning bookcase anyone would be proud to have in their home
Dang. Speechless at the final result. Oh, and the skill sets needed to create this.
Chris, your artwork is incredible. Every piece you make you just make it as if it was the main masterpiece, and that gives you a distinctive perfection to your handmade woodwork. A lot of people when work by hand they tend to get a nice finish, but you can tell it has been handmade. Your dedication, precision and meticulousness just make your work stand out. You really motivate me to keep working on all these DIY projects and working with wood in general, which really transmit all the work that has been put behind. Keep it up, your content is so good and we love watching it!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful. This was very relaxing to watch.
I know this comment is from a couple years past but this bookshelf is beautiful. Since i have been to Japan and Korea before this piece would be a Great addition to anyone's book collection.
Beautiful piece, always fun watching a master craftsman at work. Like most woodworking projects, 95% of people don’t understand all the intricate cuts and joinery involve as most of it is hidden. Thanks again for taking the time to share
First and foremost, love the dog, second, I love the way this project came out and not using any nails or glue. There is something very satisfying about it being 100% wood. I've been thinking about doing some projects with a similar technique, also so that when I move, it's easier to take apart. That finish too, I may have to give that a shot! Very nice work!
Thanks man. I really appreciate the kind words! Im glad you liked the video and yes it is very satisfying and rewarding to do it with just mechanical joinery like this. I think you'll really appreciate the work too if you give it a try. Let me know how it goes or if you have any questions along the way
I don't think getting this apart would be easy at all.
@@YourStylesGeneric321 no I dont think this could be dissembled
The other shelves would come apart easily, but the problem would be taking the top off because of the wedges he drove in.
The wedges recessing into the feet is a beautiful detail. Nice work Chris!
Thank you. It was a fun accent to play with, too bad its so hard to see way down at the bottom!
@@ThirdCoastCraftsman subtle details are what really matter in my opinion. After a customer has had a work of art for a while, they may notice new things about it over time.
I absolutely love the purity of this design ! Thank you for making the plans so affordable too !
The first time I watch one of your vids, and instant love and respect that you bring your partner with you! The biggest heart you can have is the heart for animals :)
I really like how the bottom wedges recess into the foot piece. My favorite spot in the whole project was at 14:34
Thanks man. I do like the look of it as well. I know how to improve the stregth of it as well in the future if I do something like this again
Sweet bookshelf! And I am jealous of that hardwood dealer.
Yea im spoiled. I cant imagine any place that tops this.
Mine is good, but the stock prep service, I need that!
I need a place like this.
@@ThirdCoastCraftsman I'm 5 mins down the road from their IN location, It's a bit smaller, but Johnson's is a magic place.
Your work and your tools appear to be….
PROM NIGHT!!!
I've been fascinated everything Japanese for 40 years, and interlocking joinery for 25
Great work!
exquisite result, how ingenious were the ancient woodworkers
I really liked this. I'm glad you me tioned stuff like being gentle with tapping in wedges and the stain you used was amazing. Great job.
He didn't use stain.
What joy to watch a passionate man working with some classic tools and classic Japanese techniques.
Goodness, this is so beautiful! Making something so mechanically simple yet reliable and beautiful, without any glue or metal screws... I'm in awe. Thank you very much for sharing !!
I don't have the vocabulary to describe how great this job is. I really love this.
Haha Thank you!
MAN!! u are lucky to have that awesome of a supplier so close.& Here I thought I was lucky living 15 mins from rockler..lol ..shelf looks BEAUTIFUL as ALWAYS Chris.love that color combo! Lucky client!
Tell me about it. this place is the best! Thanks for the kind words and checking the video out man!
This was such a pleasure to watch! Thank you for posting this video. I appreciate that you mention there are multiple ways of doing things. As a novice woodworker, I often find myself paralyzed by the idea that I'm not doing things correctly. You demonstrated some techniques here that I haven't seen before, and I definitely want to try them now!
I mean im only 17 and i definitely cant afford anywhere near the tools needed for this but ive slowly gotten into wood working with small projects like my chicken coop and stuff. Its truly inspirational to see stuff like this
This is what I have been looking for. Excellent craftsmanship! Keep up the good work.
Beautiful shelf! Love the design and loved watching the process! Very impressed with your level of craftsmanship!
Traditional hand cut looks beautiful. I love how perfect you shape a hole or smoothen the edges by using the traditional tools. Thumbs up for an awesome video!
Woodworking is so satisfying to watch.
Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship and video work
Absolutely STUNNING, Chris! You've got an amazing gift, my friend. What a beautiful piece and the craftsmanship is second to none. Just love how it turned out and wish I just a fraction of your skill. So cool how there's no fasteners at all! Also, thanks for the tip on Johnsons. I'd love to visit them sometime when I'm in their area.
You definitely need to come check out Johnsons! bring a trailer for all the wood youll take back. Give me a call and ill meet you there. And thanks for the kind words Drew! Always giving me way too big of a head haha!
The fact you two know each other makes me happy. I found you two at about the same time and I'm consuming your content rapidly. You both are inspiring me to come up with more and better excuses for my wife. Thank you both!
A note about his sponsor, my Mom, a master cabinetmaker, lived in northern Indiana, went there often for over 30 years. She loved going there, said it was a cross between the world's greatest toy store and and a cake factory...
Yeah I have to agree with the below comments. Maybe you are not sure how long you should leave up certain parts or how long a video should be that will keep attention, but for people who care i would have watched this for another 20 min .. the beauty of the wood and your craftsmanship had me glued. Keep it up more of this japanese style work Is always welcomed! I hope to be where you are one day !
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When you announced the partnership and showed their workshop and store you made a planning shot
Next time, turn off your cameras stabilization to avoid the jittering
What a great design and execution. That customer better of been a mother in law or paid a pretty penny for that piece. That is gorgeous work, you could put it in a museum...
The customer paid wayyyyyy to little for it. Kind of makes me sick to think about it. I gotta stop doing that! thanks for the kind words man. means a lot to me!
Ya, I value my time based on what it is taking time away from. It is not like I need the work. I am building a stunning modern take on a shaker table right now. Should be done soon. But I think I figured out a rate that worked for me going forward. With the handtool twist, no glue, and all joinery, that is a 10k$ museum piece for most craftsman. Beautifully done, a work of love. Can I get one for 300$
Third Coast Craftsman if you dont mind me asking not to put salt in the wound but how long did it take and how much did you charge?
Third Coast Craftsman send me a msg of how much you would charge for this exact same product to make again
My husband is learning the lesson about commissions right now. I learned it awhile ago. But this seemed to be an excellent one-off or prototype for the real deal at the real price, perhaps!
Very nice. The piece’s simplicity is its beauty. Reminds me of many pieces my father made. He was a master craftsman and went through a period of a few years where he designed and built without metal or glue. Just friction and beautiful joinery. A pleasure to watch this one come together. ( He was also inspired by Amish barn building).
The lines... simple, gorgeous.
Beautiful bookshelf, Chris. The color tones of the jatoba and oak work very well together. Have you tried your hand at Japanese/Chinese/Korean joinery? Warning: if you follow the rabbit down that hole... Finally, when you showed us Johnson's Workbench, I had to go get a beer so I could cry into it :-) Clyde
hahaha this comment is hilarious. I know I am super lucky to have Johnson's near me. Its the best! And thank you for the kind words. I've only dabbled in Japanese joinery. I dont know a ton about it and havent learned really anything about chinese or korean joinery. Where would you suggest I start? I love rabbit holes!!!!
Many of my references are articles from woodworking magazines -- Fine Woodworking (charter subscriber...) the late, lamented "Woodworking Magazine", etc. Pre-CZcams. Pre-Internet. Yeah, when I was young I had no Internet and walked five miles to school. In the snow. Uphill both directions :-) Later, bits & pieces from forums, woodworker's websites, and yes, CZcams. The best book I have on Chinese joinery is a Dover reprint of "Chinese Domestic Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings" by Gustav Ecke. My favorite Japanese work is "The Art Of Japanese Joinery" by Kiyosi Seike. I've not really explored Korean joinery, but it's as sophisticated as any. For a delicious taste watch this: czcams.com/video/aD6qdJNU7GE/video.html Finally, a hint: floating tenons are your friend... Clyde
"Uphill both directions" lmao ^^
The sped up chiselling sounded like a wood pecker - didn't expect that
This is the second time I've watching this video completely through. Something about it is just relaxing. Great job all around!
I used to do more joinery then I do now. I found it hard to make a decent wage. It is quite time consuming! To see those all wood joints come together like that is so very satisfying though! Thanks for sharing! It makes me want to get back into it again.
I really like how you focoused in on the fine details. That really is where the magic happens!
This is my favourite woodworking Chanel by far keep it up!!
Wow Tom! Thanks so much. That really means a lot to me. Especially knowing all the awesome channels out there!
Yes very great, I love mr chickadee videos too!!!
That’s the most beautiful bookshelf I’ve ever seen. I wish I knew what you know.
Now that is what I call craftsmanship. That piece turned out absolutely beautiful.
बहुत अच्छा बना है।
jajaj, the dog's face... "who he is talking to?"
By the way, amazing job. Cheers from Uruguay
Very lovely bookshelf! Your skills are improving! If I may give one bit of friendly advice? If you wedge the top tenons parallel (like an axe head) rather than perpendicular you have a much safer stringer joint that won't likely split apart your lovely top board. Slightly angling this top board mortise as well will give more grip to the tenon and less chance of pullout, especially without glue. Always good to apply wedging pressure onto end grain, never side grain, cuz thats how cracks are born! haha
Thanks Mr. Chickadee! I appreciate the advice!
If Mr Chickadee is checking you out...you've arrived
I know next to nothing about woodwork/crafting, but this blew me away! So beautiful!
So much respect man, wish I could find a teacher with your skill
Oh man Chris!! This turned out awesome man! And I'm completely jealous of your lumberyard. Mine's pretty cool too but I can't get any boards shorter than eight feet :(
Yea im pretty spoiled haha. Glad you liked the project man. Thanks for checking it out :)
when I was a kid I wanted to become a carpenter. Then I grew up and became an industrial mechanic. Still love wood though...
I'd get into the industry more but I have a med card so sadly I'm fat out of luck.
I wanted to be a blacksmith when I grew up, you know what I became?
HIV positive
Master joinery. Just amazing.
lived in Japan. I remember watching the builders build my house.. it was amazing.
Every tree should wish to end up in a workpiece such as this when they die. Lol
Nicely edited/soudn and music. I like the project too. Tight wedges without gaps are like symphony to me. Good job man. Regards
Thank you sir, much appreciated! I am glad you found the video and enjoyed it!
I never cared about building videos or woodworking. This video was just recommended to me on my home page. I clicked it and enjoyed every minute. Great stuff!
Beautiful ! I have nothing against power tools but I really like projects made by hand tools.
Very nice build 😊 Beautiful wood too 😊 ॐ
Thank you bud. Jatoba really put my edged tools through a workout!
You could have shown the finished work for much longer time
You have a multitude of talents.
Love the use of all the hand tools. It really shows craftsmanship and attention to detail
Not meaning to sound redundant, but very nice. I keep watching and have hit the notification button. Keep it up.
Not redundant at all. I really appreciate the kind words. Support from folks like you, really helps keep me going!
This is just so damn nice.
Ill give you the address to where its going, and once its there and I get paid you can do the elbow drop on it haha
A pleasure to watch. Thank you.
That's where I bought my wood lathe. Awesome place if a bit far for me. Great piece.
Finally someone truly appreciate the japanese carpentry way
Yeah, it's nice craftmanship, but nothing specially japanese about this joinery. These methods were used in the west the same way
That's some mad chisel-work, man.
Auto-focus might be your bane, but woodwork certainly isn't. :D
This is the first of your videos I've seen, all I can say is "WOW" that is some beautiful work!
One of very few maker videos I have watched multiple times.. And I am happy i did because i never noticed first time around the gradient of wood colour on the shelves.
*Nice shelve.* The quality of the wood is over the edge. It's like art at this level.
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As other people suggested the teaser of the final result at the beginning of the video would be great as an appetizer for the audience. Have fun !
Nice to see a real craftsman at work, beautiful piece.
What a great bookshelf. Amazing!
Great job with the Sashimono project ! 🍶🇯🇵
Thanks Ty
That dog was like, "I'm not allowed up here. So why did hooman put me up here. Am confused."
Well that client is a lucky human.
That shelf will be in the family for generations.
Thanks for the upload
WOW !!!! That is beautiful .
I retired from army. The pay was low and I am now working in a cubicle, seeing this I decided to start working on wood. The missus says, after she dies, I can. I said, you live or die, I am starting ASAP!
Sohel Mahboob you said it brother.
@@johndeggendorf7826 hard to find tools here in Bangladesh. Harder to train too. But I'm on!
I'm so jealous of your hardwood dealer, wish there was an even slightly similar place close to where I live
Now that is what I call elegant! You're a real master.
This was amazing. So much work done with handtools. no glue, screws or nails or metal. Very nice job.
I thought this video would suck but I subscribed cuz it's so cool
Haha, im glad the video didnt suck! I appreciate the support man
I really like the whole shelf, to bad I am missing 90% of the tools needed! 😭
It was a pleasure watching your work. I think I started drooling a bit there...
Wow. That's gorgeous.
I love and appreciate these vids.. How did I just find you now?
BUT and its a little but... The panning on your adhook for the hardware store... great hook great store! ... but the panning speed makes me instantly crosseyed.
I think I will learn a lot from your channel. Thanks for that!
Yeah, a lot of videographers tend to rush it. It's video. You can leave the camera stationary and let it soak up the video, no need to pan like you are in a rush to get the heck out of there. Another issue people have is zooming, it should basically never be done. If you need a closeup, zoom later and cut that into the video. Oh well.
Sweetness man. if you ever want to do a colab let me know. I am game for it.
Thanks man. Yea I would be game. we will have to figure something out!
I see this happening all the time. Who would have thought CZcams would in the end turn into a collaboration space! Love both your channels!
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How long did this project take?
Some of these look like they require a day or a weekend, but feels like it should take like three weeks to perfect the joints.
Beautiful. Wood is such an amazing gift from nature. I love it.
Awesome piece. I love that you didn’t have to mill rough cut lumber, it really highlights how much can be accomplished without a planer and jointer.
I shouldn't watch this video! Now all others videos on woodworking will be boring... This bookshelf is on the next level!