Building & Installing Japanese Wood Koshi Window Lattice
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Step into the realm of time-honored Japanese craftsmanship with us in this captivating episode, where we embark on the journey of crafting and installing Japanese Koshi lattice window designs, also known as 'Koshi-do.' These intricate wooden patterns have deep roots in Japanese architecture, dating back centuries to a time when meticulous craftsmanship was revered as an art form.
Japanese Koshi, a traditional architectural element, consists of delicate wooden slats arranged in an aesthetically pleasing grid pattern that adorns windows, doors, and screens. Its history is intertwined with Japan's rich cultural heritage, serving not only as a functional element but also as a profound expression of Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship.
Join us as we explore the mesmerizing world of Koshi and delve into its historical significance. Discover how these meticulously crafted wooden grids have been used to filter natural light, provide privacy, and enhance the visual appeal of traditional Japanese spaces.
In this video, we share the artistry behind creating Koshi lattice patterns that breathe life into our modern shed project while paying homage to the time-honored traditions of Japanese design. Whether you're a woodworking enthusiast, an admirer of Japanese culture, or simply fascinated by the intersection of tradition and modernity, this episode offers a unique glimpse into the world of Koshi craftsmanship.
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We'd love to hear from you in the comments on what you think of this build! We're pretty excited about the final look. Also, if we're wrong in any bit of this, please write a comment to correct us. We did our best to research everything, but absolutely welcome correction where we're off. Cheers!
WOW! Those look amazing! If ever needed, adding screens to the back of the koshi to keep the bugs out would be nice and not take away from how beautiful it is.
Thanks! That would definitely work. Thanks for watching!! 😁
I think the box joint jig would have worked for you here, but I think doing it the way you did looks great and was much simpler
Thank you! We were nearly about to make a modified box joint jig until we looked at it and realized it was fine without it. Definitely a lot easier. Thanks for watching!! 😁
Hi everyone - thanks for watching! We really enjoyed this project on the build - we hope you liked watching the video. 😊
We’d love to hear from you about what you think or if you have any questions. Also, if we’re incorrect in any of our terminology, please let us know by leaving a comment. Thanks!
Looks great. Nicely executed. I like the decision to leave those spacer blocks out. It gives the koshi more depth without them
Thanks! It was a real debate, but once we saw it, we thought it’d look better without as well. Thanks for watching!! 🙂
Seeing the quality of the build, and wondering how the heck did you all get the skills to build like that? Don’t tell me from watching CZcams videos : P
Took a while to debate, and then settling on the 2 up and 3 down pattern. Such perfectionists.
Thanks!! Ha, well, it’s a bit of a mix. We both grew up watching This Old House & Ask This Old House. Spencer’s father did a good bit of woodworking as well as his grandfather. And then, a lot of it has come from watching CZcams - Perkins Building Brothers, Matt Risingser (for the building science aspect - not as applicable on this build), Home RenoVision DIY (this guy is great), Essential Craftsman - a few tips picked up from Wild Wonderful Off Grid as well when they originally built their A-frame.
And, of course, some good design inspiration from Grand Designs. If you haven’t found this show yet, it’s great! It’s filmed in the UK and has years of shows - Kevin McCloud is a fantastic host bringing attention to design - asking the ‘why’ behind decisions. We’re hoping to have an episode in not too long that goes a bit into this for this shed build - the reasoning behind the design itself and how it was implemented. 🤩
@@buildingmodern I was thinking Spencer worked in that field or something. Great how those building videos/shows are so readily available these days. I haven’t seen any of those except for a few of them from Matt Risingser. Ah, the days I had to get in front of design class to explain/BS the “why” in my designs.
Also must be nice that you two share the same passions: building, and trees/plants
also, i noticed you're holding your piece on the wrong side of the saw @10 minutes. you should hold whatever side your stop block is on. Or move the stop block to the other side
Yeah, honestly, it’s a bit unwieldy for us in general. We just try to be safe - I don’t know if I’ve ever looked up proper technique for it - thanks for the tip!