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

5 жыл бұрын

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

@Automedon2

5 жыл бұрын

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

5 жыл бұрын

@@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

5 жыл бұрын

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

5 жыл бұрын

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Peaceful woodworking. Beautifully crafted. Thank you sir!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

What a genius no glue no screws just wood amazing work

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.

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

I love these videos. Thanks for sharing!

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

@crzxm

3 жыл бұрын

At peace.

@jamar1209

3 жыл бұрын

Read this as it happened. So dope

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

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

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

こういうデザイン凄く凄く好きです

Beautiful table and awesome craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

Are there really 40 ignorant, jealous fools out there who could dislike this? That's laughable. BEAUTIFUL work, sir... Few on all of KZread 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.

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

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

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

7 жыл бұрын

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

7 жыл бұрын

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

7 жыл бұрын

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

@oliverburke

7 жыл бұрын

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

6 жыл бұрын

I also appreciated the time to walk your dog!

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..!

This carpenter is truly a skilled artisan in his trade.

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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

@PaladinJenkis

3 жыл бұрын

That's how you get a child? WOW

I could watch this all day - so calming, yet so inspiring. Thankyou

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

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

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

@paul-ambroisebouron2774

5 жыл бұрын

Alagna

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

@nuishienlamollier8044

5 жыл бұрын

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Gorgeous.

Oh, such a pleasure to watch. Elegant simplicity, I love the tenon wedges.

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.

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

It was literally an honor to watch this.

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

Thank you, Chie, for these wonderful videos.

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

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

I watched this one again. It is my absolute favorite piece you have done on video. Gorgeous.

Beautiful table. The amount of care you put into every piece you build is astounding. Keep up the great work, Nastuki!

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

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

@ISHITANIFURNITURE

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@TheKentanthony

7 жыл бұрын

ISHITANI FURNITURE do you do computer tables?

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

Watching a good carpenter at work is always enjoyable, watching them take their time to do their work carefully, and properly. Thank you for putting this video on KZread for us to watch.

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!

@ISHITANIFURNITURE

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Good luck :)

You are Master Of Woodworking

Thank you. It’s amazing watching you work.

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.

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!

Great work!!!

Semplicemente FANTASTICO !!! bravissimo complimenti !!!

, 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

COOL!!!

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

WTF?! This guy is on a different level. I’m absolutely amazed with it all. Straight up fire!!!

I love the purity of Mr Ishitani's creations.

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

@incognito_incognito

5 жыл бұрын

The way you type things makes me remember Gennaro Contaldo

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@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..

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

I really feel the warmth in my heart, watching your video's.

Lovely work! Just wonder why not insert the sliding dovetail rail before joining the two halves of the top, thus avoiding the filler piece on the outer edge?

@Infidelio

6 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing he builds it this way in order to be able to take it apart, should the need arise.

@weldabar

5 жыл бұрын

I believe it's a tapered dovetail. As such it cannot be assembled the way you state.

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

Wow! Such an honour to witness your craftsmanship!

Japanese craftsmanship never ceases to amaze me.

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

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

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

It’s so beautiful! The attention to detail is amazing.

This type of furniture costs more to make than any other type of wood furniture. The reason isn't so much the hand craftsmanship but the process of selecting and using the wood. It is extremely important to keep track of where the wood came from; the top will always come from wood found higher up in the tree, and the legs and feet from wood progressively lower. The reason this is important in Japanese carpentry is because this is how the wood grows, and it keeps the furniture from warping over time. Also it is prohibited to use metal fasteners. All pieces have to be joined by wood itself.

@sanramondublin

5 жыл бұрын

I have sincere question. Why metal fastener is discouraged or as you said prohibited? Stainless screws make these furniture more towards perfect. please enlighten us. Thanks. A'ra'm from California.

@Icessassin

5 жыл бұрын

It is wood working, not furniture building. Hence you are working the wood into something beautiful. Metal would make it not wood working.

@szita2000

5 жыл бұрын

@@sanramondublin Hi Frank. European Cabinet Maker here. The wood itself is still a living, breathing thing. even after you cut it and shape it. Some style of furniture tend to use clever wooden joints and wooden dowels to keep up with the changes in the environment of the life of the furniture. The Furniture will behave differently in a modern dry apartment, than in a 100 year old english cottage. Wooden joints and dowels can work with that. I usually dry out my dowels under a heat lamp before I add them, that way when they get slightly wet from the glue they will further expand in exactly when needed. Right at the gluing process. Metal fasteners although they came a very long way are rigid connection forms, they not allowing for much movement.

@Automedon2

5 жыл бұрын

Mr Ishitani has a video where he used screws to assemble drawers. I have to admit, I was surprised.

Sensei!

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

Your designs and craftsmanship are simply flawless. My favorite furniture maker on KZread hands down.

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

7 жыл бұрын

Fully agree with you!!

@williampellegrino797

7 жыл бұрын

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

@ISHITANIFURNITURE

7 жыл бұрын

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

@nevious1982

6 жыл бұрын

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

6 жыл бұрын

Francis Jefferson Scam web site that steals from others

HELP! I've fallen down an Ishitani rabbit hole and I can't get out.

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

I've just watched this gentleman's video for the first time, ... and now I''m all zenned out.. tranquil master craftsmanship at its most relaxing... ichi ban...

7:30 sounds like a new style of music

now this is art carpentry.. im glad he didn't poured resin

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

Beautiful dovetailed wedge-through tenons! A lovely table.