ISHITANI - Making a Kigumi Table

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  • čas přidán 11. 03. 2017
  • [Order No.1702 / Kigumi Table]
    Wood : Oak / Finishing oil-wax : Holzlasur and Lappenwachs
    Furniture maker / Natsuki Ishitani
    Video make&posting / Chie
    Music
    Crossing the Divide - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
    Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
    Artist: incompetech.com/
    #table
    #woodworking
    #ishitanifurniture

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  • @jim6100
    @jim6100 Před 5 lety +103

    I retired several years ago. I saw videos like this and thought 'I've got to do this'. I went out and bought all the tools and toys and started. What I learned is that it is incredibly hard. I spent a lifetime programming computers. Since then I have found that woodworking, playing the piano and baking bread are HARD.

    • @lautoka63
      @lautoka63 Před 5 lety +2

      Surprise! Yes, I'm an aero engineer and find the same thing, except I play flute.

    • @Automedon2
      @Automedon2 Před 5 lety +6

      Try learning the guitar at 62. One reason why it is hard to learn things when you're older is that our brain paths have already developed. Skills such as Mr Ishitani has come from deep focus, patience and hand/eye co-ordination. If you haven't developed those parts of your brain starting early, you might never. Very young children can learn new languages very quickly. Older people often can't learn the at all.

    • @FairScale-tx1qv
      @FairScale-tx1qv Před 5 lety +6

      @@Automedon2 You do Not know anything about human brains.
      Human brains can be reprogrammed regardless of the age. Your brain neuropath is more complex than the galaxies in the Universe. New discoveries on human brains are continuously being discovered since mid 90s.
      You can do alot more than you think you can. You will know when the Creator of the Universe call you.

    • @laurencelance586
      @laurencelance586 Před 5 lety +4

      If you would like to do this, it's a learn-able skill, but great teacher will take years off the learning curve. One of the finest teachers in North America is a friend of mine. His name is Rob Cosman, and he teaches a week long course that is half made up of wounded vets and half civilians. The vets are funded by the fees he collects from the civilians. Everybody comes away with skills that would otherwise take years to learn. What skills? It starts with learning how to sharpen. Handplanes are sharpened free hand in under 30 seconds to a degree that it's very common to take a shaving well under 0.001 of an inch and leave a polished surface to your workpiece. You will also learn to hand cut dovetails that assemble with no test fit. Right from the saw to the joint, and as beautiful as anything you will see anywhere in the world.
      He travels from his home in New Brunswick to various places around the US. Here in Seattle...I think it was last year, his oldest student, David, cut the best dovetail of the class. David at the time was I think 84.

    • @tomkelly8827
      @tomkelly8827 Před 5 lety +5

      I am a wood worker and I have to say that before you cut any wood, sharpen your tools. All of them. The planer blades, circular saw blades, chisels, everything. Make it sharper then sharp. Take your time with sharpening, do not rush it.
      The rest will follow. Just go slow and plan your steps. You can do this too.

  • @bmker5469
    @bmker5469 Před 5 lety +8

    No matter what what this man makes, he makes it look so easy.. beautiful craftsmanship and the end results are stunning.

  • @GreyStreet14
    @GreyStreet14 Před 3 lety +2

    it's an honor to even watch the vid let alone do a shop tour! boy oh boy!

  • @carljames9351
    @carljames9351 Před rokem +2

    This guy is superb. Proper craftsmanship with no silly lazy shortcuts. Good man!

  • @roberthardy2013
    @roberthardy2013 Před 2 lety +5

    Just re-watching this again to remember the details. I made a coffee table version of this a couple of years ago based on this video. At the time I had neither the expertise or the time to make a full size one so having moved and acquired a lovely two plank large table top in teak I am going to use this as the starting point for a full size version.
    This is a truly stunning design, my coffee table version has attracted many comments over the years.

  • @Wolfdings
    @Wolfdings Před 5 lety +22

    Greetings from a German engineer: You, sir, make the most thorough, beautiful and precise work I've ever seen! I bow to you!

  • @DesignXWorkshop
    @DesignXWorkshop Před 2 měsíci +2

    I am building this table for my kitchen out of some bookmatched Red Oak slabs. I intend to fully join the middle of the table with no gaps. Times less design…can’t wait to use this table.

  • @GmGrayfox
    @GmGrayfox Před 3 lety +1

    Im a welder who does very little woodworking, I always appreciate how much cleaner working with wood is.

  • @even1007
    @even1007 Před 4 lety +15

    When each piece is branded with your pattern, it represents this person. . . . Pay tribute to every craftsman who pursues perfection!

  • @johncallaway7410
    @johncallaway7410 Před 7 lety +10

    The dovetail wedge is probably the coolest wood joinery I have seen in a really long time. Kudos to you, sir!

  • @joydivision1970
    @joydivision1970 Před 4 lety +1

    Every time I watch an Ishitani video, I regret not being a carpenter. Seriously. Such fullfilling work.

  • @darrylbrook5968
    @darrylbrook5968 Před 3 lety +2

    I have watched this 9 times and each time find something that just keeps me aiming for this level of craftsmanship. "Bloody Great Job Mate" I am in Australia so this is appropriate..!

  • @davidboddy3271
    @davidboddy3271 Před 7 lety +44

    watching an artisan at work is a true delight, the respect for the materials and the ability to let its beauty show naturally is the mark of a master.

  • @drmabeuse
    @drmabeuse Před 5 lety +30

    Joinery as poetry. And I so enjoyed his little time-out to walk the dog. That's part of it too.

    • @crzxm
      @crzxm Před 3 lety

      At peace.

    • @jamar1209
      @jamar1209 Před 3 lety +1

      Read this as it happened. So dope

  • @woodylakkham4169
    @woodylakkham4169 Před 5 lety +1

    Inspiring - a great combination between hand tools, power tools and great craftsmanship. So adorable.

  • @Dovid2000
    @Dovid2000 Před 4 lety +2

    This carpenter is truly a skilled artisan in his trade.

  • @rickbratto6167
    @rickbratto6167 Před 7 lety +26

    Peaceful woodworking. Beautifully crafted. Thank you sir!

  • @markprochaska6756
    @markprochaska6756 Před 7 lety +37

    I love the dovetail wedged through tenon...Great inspiration!!

  • @tonayanman8970
    @tonayanman8970 Před 2 lety +1

    soy carpintero de 3ra generación...lo bello de este oficio es que nunca dejas de apreder....buen video y gran trabajo .

  • @Acts-1322
    @Acts-1322 Před 7 lety +2

    Are there really 40 ignorant, jealous fools out there who could dislike this? That's laughable. BEAUTIFUL work, sir... Few on all of CZcams are this skilled. Anyone can throw some screws in wood and call it a table, but your woodworking and joinery is elegant and so masterful! Good job.

  • @alex_steed8472
    @alex_steed8472 Před 7 lety +39

    Oh wow this is some advanced carpentry. I love the fixing details and fasterners.

  • @CTmoog
    @CTmoog Před 6 lety +21

    I love these videos. Thanks for sharing!

  • @windmillcancersurvivor2568

    I can not look away or be distracted watching your work. It takes me to another place. A stunning display of craftsmanship.

  • @80slady69
    @80slady69 Před 6 lety +1

    This was the most relaxing video I've ever had the pleasure of watching.No talking...just the sounds of the wood and music.Thanks for posting this.

  • @martindouglas2745
    @martindouglas2745 Před 7 lety +14

    Spectacular! Love the attention to minor details.
    Bravo to videographer as well. Editing is beautiful.

  • @iamwhoiam4410
    @iamwhoiam4410 Před 7 lety +7

    Beautiful table and awesome craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

  • @marioatencio1959
    @marioatencio1959 Před 3 lety

    Knocking off those little tabs is one of the most satisfying things in woodworking!

  • @terencebennison6275
    @terencebennison6275 Před 4 lety +2

    He's so precise in everything he does, even adjusting or changing his machines, I don't think he's ever rushed at anything.

  • @ripkenfan7186
    @ripkenfan7186 Před 7 lety +32

    No need for words as the work speaks for itself. Beautiful. A true craftsman.

  • @jasonlowrie5692
    @jasonlowrie5692 Před 7 lety +12

    I'm sad that I'm just now found your channel. Absolutely amazing talent and I truly enjoyed the video.

  • @sajjadkareem608
    @sajjadkareem608 Před 2 lety

    What a genius no glue no screws just wood amazing work

  • @jwardcomo
    @jwardcomo Před 6 lety

    I am an amateur woodworker. I have an extreme feeling of peacefulness watching these videos. Can, and have, watched for hours. (Learned a few things too)

  • @vincent7520
    @vincent7520 Před 7 lety +8

    Simply beautiful !
    I love the idea of keeping the original shape of the tree with the center line of the table.
    Thank you so much for posting.

  • @Fez_Daath_Server_Geburand

    こういうデザイン凄く凄く好きです

  • @threeam____
    @threeam____ Před 3 měsíci

    This was a true joy to watch. I can’t look at furniture the same after seeing this.

  • @orenfried1431
    @orenfried1431 Před 7 lety

    , for me Ishitani is probably the best current furniture maker on the web
    high level craftsmanship, beautiful designs, great videos and tools
    this is one of the better ones yet
    cheers and keep creating

  • @SonicPhonic
    @SonicPhonic Před 5 lety +10

    That is one of the nicest tables I've ever seen!

  • @AndreaArzensek
    @AndreaArzensek Před 3 lety +4

    This piece is incredibly beautiful, inspiring and above all made with love and craftsmanship to dream of!

  • @AleksanderWarski
    @AleksanderWarski Před 6 lety

    Great work! No mumbling in the background was liberating and most welcome! Regards from Poland.

  • @nealmatson7547
    @nealmatson7547 Před 6 lety +1

    I am a 30 year professional furniture maker and am very impressed with your work. So many of the videos online feature fast forward recording and obnoxious music. It is nice to watch a true craftsman in a relaxing environment filmed in real time. Keep up the good work . I am a fan!

  • @PKTCrafts
    @PKTCrafts Před 7 lety +15

    I got chilld watching that! Absolutely perfect job. Already looking forward to your next upload!

  • @DorianBracht
    @DorianBracht Před 7 lety +27

    Very cool video! I like the idea with the sliding dovetail wedge for the stretcher! Very awesome!

  • @yobro805
    @yobro805 Před 6 lety

    Videos like this make me proud to be a finish carpenter. Thanks!

  • @67cimarron
    @67cimarron Před 7 lety

    The video, the shots, the music, the tecnics, the tools, the machinery and last but not least the finish product
    Very, very nice thats class and taste

  • @frodev728
    @frodev728 Před 6 lety +3

    What a stunning piece of work. Two stunning pieces of work actually : the video is also a masterpiece.

  • @Ataxia83
    @Ataxia83 Před 7 lety +160

    It is inspiring to see your balance of machines and use of hand tools. You my friend are a true craftsman of our times.

    • @drmabeuse
      @drmabeuse Před 5 lety +7

      I so agree. The hand- vs. power-tool purists get so tiresome. It's inspiring to see an expert craftsman with both use whatever he needs to perform his art.

    • @TodayTestfbsfbsfbs
      @TodayTestfbsfbsfbs Před 4 lety

      @@drmabeuse this is so true, this guy knows when a machine is better for the job and gives you more quality or that he don't lose quality when he use a machine but when using a machine is lowering the quality he uses hand tools. I like japan because they only use new methods when the quality dont' get lost.

  • @paulround8501
    @paulround8501 Před 3 lety +1

    Every single piece on this channel no matter how simple is so beautifully made with such craftsmanship and attention to detail. So satisfying to watch.

  • @Erowens98
    @Erowens98 Před 7 lety

    Simple, strong, functional, elegant, this is what woodwork should be. With luck this table will last longer than the maker.

  • @matthewmiller4996
    @matthewmiller4996 Před 7 lety +22

    Y'all should make a book with all these designs and joints. I bet it would be great

  • @9072aaa
    @9072aaa Před 7 lety +4

    OH ! i am impressed . craftsmanship at its finest. i was captivated through the entire process.

  • @kevinbell1336
    @kevinbell1336 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi i have never seen such craftmanship in my life your such a joy to watch please keep the videos coming and thank you.

  • @jacobrice5452
    @jacobrice5452 Před 4 lety +1

    You are a master. You motivate others to raise their standards and improve their skills. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us.

  • @richardmarino5658
    @richardmarino5658 Před 7 lety +5

    This is the first time I have watched one of your videos. Although you have beautiful tools, you also have incredible patience, knowledge and an understanding of wood. Thank you so much for sharing. Richard.

  • @RRED2
    @RRED2 Před 7 lety +38

    Your craftsmanship is impeccable, I loved this video and thanks for sharing. 😊

  • @akidojlaw537
    @akidojlaw537 Před 7 lety +1

    Patience seems to flow amongst your work both in videography as well as your taking a piece of wood and studying what it can become while respecting the lines of the wood and flow of the finished piece. I love watching shots of your fuzzy little white companion. Domo.

  • @wallinkevin
    @wallinkevin Před 7 lety

    This man is my hero.

  • @ZacharyMcCoyMD
    @ZacharyMcCoyMD Před 7 lety +14

    It was literally an honor to watch this.

  • @RICOFURNITURE
    @RICOFURNITURE Před 7 lety +3

    wow , just wow !
    this is a beautiful table , i am jealous :) the simplicity and beauty in one .
    Congratulations !

  • @cuervacho
    @cuervacho Před 6 lety

    We're very fortunate to have someone like you sharing your work. Thank you and warm regards from your friend in Mexico City.

  • @mightymo2224
    @mightymo2224 Před 3 lety

    Not a single nail or screw, loved it, thanks for sharing!

  • @rrvirus
    @rrvirus Před 7 lety +14

    it feels like a rhythm to my ear and beautiful voice inside my head while watching this video. a truly work of art. wish you open a workshop here in my country.

  • @donfinch862
    @donfinch862 Před 7 lety +5

    Gorgeous.

  • @kmax7163
    @kmax7163 Před 5 lety

    I have much respect for people that use non electric power tools because I know when the job is finished, we still have to sharpen up the hand tools. You're a master craftsman, and thank you for sharing.

  • @oldsteamguy
    @oldsteamguy Před 6 lety

    I appreciate the mix of modern and traditional methods that are used together to make this table.

  • @jamescleaver12
    @jamescleaver12 Před 7 lety +64

    Do a shop tour. I'm really interested in all your tools

  • @JayCamel
    @JayCamel Před 6 lety +2

    Such great work, I can get enough of your style and skills. I'm a person who loves music and can't sit still for long. But your videos stop me in my tracks. As another user said, they're therapeutic!

  • @fvids1603
    @fvids1603 Před 6 lety +1

    Doesn’t get any better... just so nice to watch and learn. Thank you

  • @gelosoriano
    @gelosoriano Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos, workmanship, and the final output are so refreshing and beautiful.

  • @milanstanojevic6767
    @milanstanojevic6767 Před 7 lety +7

    BRAVO MAESTRO !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @tigranminasyan3222
    @tigranminasyan3222 Před 7 lety +3

    Great work!!!

  • @Automedon2
    @Automedon2 Před 5 lety

    Is there anything more a man could want out of life than such skill, a workshop in a serene setting, a beautiful and talented partner and a dog by his side?

  • @michaeltrungtran6581
    @michaeltrungtran6581 Před 7 lety

    Love the way those wood pieces bound together by joints. No need for a single nail. So nice and neat.

  • @user-js9rv1it1r
    @user-js9rv1it1r Před 7 lety +28

    hello sir.this is xiang from china.i am also a carpenter!your work really inspired me a lot.really thanks .i hope to see you in japan one day.

  • @derekforestier1708
    @derekforestier1708 Před 7 lety +193

    your videos are almost therapeutic?? I am a woodworking(hobby) and a lot of times I find myself rushing thru the video, or skipping thru it. I enjoy every aspect of yours. From the project, to the material, to how its shot and edited, and my wife loves the dog. So something for everyone. Thanks for sharing

    • @martytaylor1478
      @martytaylor1478 Před 7 lety +2

      Derek Forestier IKR! I am one for the small details and watching someone delicately and skilfully tend to them is my idea of beautiful

    • @dylanmcshane9976
      @dylanmcshane9976 Před 7 lety +4

      Yeah i thought the same lol. I went to skip it a few times and thought wait, i like this haha. I liked when he took the dog for the walk and all it showed was the dog got cold and wanted to go back lol. Indeed calming well made video and great carpentry.

    • @jarrodrandel
      @jarrodrandel Před 7 lety +5

      Same here... just watched this whole thing from start to finish. Relaxing. Amazing.

    • @oliverburke
      @oliverburke Před 7 lety +5

      I found it calming and positively resonant.
      Didn't feel to f-forward through at all.
      Thinking good philosophical thoughts while watching (seeing how principles could relate to my current work testing electric motors).
      Beautiful

    • @InternationalBassStation
      @InternationalBassStation Před 6 lety +2

      I also appreciated the time to walk your dog!

  • @quantumshepherd5532
    @quantumshepherd5532 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! Such an honour to witness your craftsmanship!

  • @happyjojo626
    @happyjojo626 Před 7 lety

    This man is the master of creating beauty .

  • @cake-jr1oj
    @cake-jr1oj Před 7 lety +17

    I love all your vidéos, every time better and better, and the perfect woodworking of master Ishitani is sublimated by these videos!
    The eye of the artist, the clean lines, the choice of wood species, I am really admiring these woodworks.
    In all humility, I admit to be inspired but for the moment, the result is not very good...but I continue ;-)
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @yohanwood7107
    @yohanwood7107 Před 7 lety +33

    New video.. i love it. thank you
    Good job

  • @MrDancampbell60
    @MrDancampbell60 Před 7 lety

    Beautiful,,,,,,,, a real pleasure to watch this kind of craftsmanship.

  • @BirdUpFR
    @BirdUpFR Před 6 lety

    Who doesn't love the look of Japanese style wooden jointery

  • @kamilzzzz6500
    @kamilzzzz6500 Před 7 lety +3

    You are Master Of Woodworking

  • @maidpretty
    @maidpretty Před 7 lety +3

    Wow, and not a single... nail was given that day.

  • @hypnolobster
    @hypnolobster Před 7 lety

    This is easily my favorite piece so far. Absolutely beautiful design.

  • @obikedog
    @obikedog Před 5 lety +1

    The table and his workmanship is absolutely amazing. I really like the simplicity of the saw horses they use.

  • @stefanotrussi4312
    @stefanotrussi4312 Před 7 lety +6

    Maamma mia! Nice , nice, niceeee! White oak, what a beautiful kind of wood. The better thing? Criccc, criccc, criccc when the blade is cutting the fibers. "Pelle d'oca" can realized that? Thank you

  • @p8ntblr1
    @p8ntblr1 Před 6 lety +11

    I love your videos. I think this is my favorite piece of furniture you've made. I really like how you used sliding dovetails in the brace to help keep the table flat. I'm a novice woodworker and haven't seen that before. Is that a common feature in Japanese style trestle tables? Also really like the dovetail keys for the stretcher. It's different than the others I've seen. This table is definitely on my wish list. Keep up the videos please. The video editor is also amazing.

    • @najin0446
      @najin0446 Před 3 lety +2

      sliding dovetails are very common for keeping warpage of wider boards to a minimum. make sure they are tapered, friction fit and never glue one in! I'm from germany and that is one of the fundamental skills one learns durning the apprenticeship around here. It was used throughout almost every kind of furniture back in the day but nowadays not so much anymore due to the amount of time involved fitting them up. There are just much cheaper and easier ways to to the same thing nowadays. I still prefer this tho.

    • @Kools32
      @Kools32 Před 3 lety

      @@najin0446 Very good explanation. Not to forget tough that it is not used as often as it was in the past due to the climatic conditions most of the furniture lives in now. They do not vary as much as they used to be due to the difference in how we build houses e.g..

  • @dominguezprado7842
    @dominguezprado7842 Před 7 lety

    Excellent WORK. Your USE of JOINTS is outstanding. It enobles the wood

  • @brickdaddiy
    @brickdaddiy Před 7 lety +1

    The chisels you use are amazing. They look insanely sharp

  • @artfx9
    @artfx9 Před 7 lety +14

    3:50 It looked like you were spitting on the table slowly haha,
    but jokes aside, beautiful work!

  • @vincentrondeau8245
    @vincentrondeau8245 Před 7 lety +3

    Congratulations for this job
    What type of resin you put in the cracks at 5:07 ?

  • @saxandjazz
    @saxandjazz Před 3 lety +1

    Natsuki...Your video is really relaxing to watch you produce perfectional pieces. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Pawelism
    @Pawelism Před 7 lety +1

    Beautiful! The joinery on this one is just fantastic. It's always my favorite part of these videos. I love the visible keys on dark wood on the table cross bracing here especially.

  • @brianmi40
    @brianmi40 Před 7 lety +4

    Sensei!

  • @TokyoCraftsman
    @TokyoCraftsman Před 7 lety +87

    Another beautiful table Ishitani sama, I really like this one a lot!
    The legs look like Oak, what is the table top made from?
    Are the pins or dowels walnut?
    Chie san, your skill at making these videos gets better and better, what a talented couple you two are!!
    Cheers!

    • @cake-jr1oj
      @cake-jr1oj Před 7 lety +4

      Fully agree with you!!

    • @williampellegrino797
      @williampellegrino797 Před 7 lety +3

      I think it's a full japanese white oak table ;)

    • @ISHITANIFURNITURE
      @ISHITANIFURNITURE  Před 7 lety +37

      Thanks :)
      The table top is also Oak. The pins are walnut.

    • @nevious1982
      @nevious1982 Před 6 lety +13

      Lucy Vega your personal pic is suspicious. Btw not polite to have your advertisement at some one else's channel. A dubious one at that

    • @seaotter52
      @seaotter52 Před 6 lety +3

      Francis Jefferson
      Scam web site that steals from others

  • @tybull2125
    @tybull2125 Před 6 lety

    It's wonderful to see you working wood, you the technician and your wife on camera, I feel like I see a document. bravo et merci !

  • @musamor75
    @musamor75 Před 7 lety +1

    Simple beauty. Very nicely made. What is so reassuring is that you can see the end at the beginning. You know where you're going. Your video is very clear and well structured; this is already a positive point. Oak is a very noble wood - excellent choice. It ages more beautifully than any other timber, plus the fact that it's oiled will help it pass through time. Thank you for sharing.

  • @forestlampcraft472
    @forestlampcraft472 Před 7 lety +4

    COOL!!!

  • @michael.knight
    @michael.knight Před 6 lety +4

    Question: Do you mix the Holzlasur and Lappenwachs? Or do you first use the first and then apply the Lappenwachs later?

  • @tooljunkie555
    @tooljunkie555 Před 6 lety

    This video never gets old...it actually gets better and better everytime i watch it..#supremebuilder

  • @DavidHerylupi
    @DavidHerylupi Před 7 lety

    This is the first time i see a japanese wood working video ...and im really impressed by it. Amazing !