The Asian Roubo Timber frame workbench, no nails, screws or glue, Japanese / Chinese joinery

Our new workbench uses Asian timber framing layout and joinery. Bench is constructed using some scrap pallet timbers (possibly Norway spruce?) gifted by a neighbor.
No nails, bolts, screws or glue of any kind are needed, just wood and wood joinery.
The best part of this method of building a bench is NO DIMENSIONING of the top or legs is needed at all, just a simple timber frame line rule layout, the same as we use for all our timber framing, assures joints come up true and tight. All the hours spent truing up the bench components are not needed, this is a HUGE benefit to those using hand tools especially.
Only thing needed is a quick flattening of the top once all is assembled.
Top is joined together with large 1" dowels and 4" thick end caps with draw bore pegged through tenons. Legs use a double sword tip tenon to join the bench top and Japanese style "nuki" beam braces for the stretchers.
Dimensions are roughly,
4x8 timbers for top
4x5 legs
1.5X5 stretchers
4x4 end caps
Knuckle high and 8' long
Vise screws are flea market finds, 2" diameter, fast and strong.
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My blog: mrchickadee.wordpress.com/
My Instagram: / mr_chickadee1
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Пікірлер: 621

  • @dejavu666wampas9
    @dejavu666wampas93 жыл бұрын

    I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Man, do I enjoy your filming technique of no music background, just the sound of tools being expertly applied. It is true music to ones ears. Thanks so much.

  • @robertbuckley9303
    @robertbuckley93032 жыл бұрын

    I am slackjawed with awe at this display of craftsmanship. And when I learned, from later interviews, that he was teaching himself how to work this magic while making this video, some of my faith in what a human can accomplish is restored.

  • @zyphryx9
    @zyphryx93 жыл бұрын

    Man, you can actually hear how sharp the chisels and planes are

  • @lachemoilagrappe
    @lachemoilagrappe4 жыл бұрын

    Notice that the cat is part of the japanese craft, a very precious tool.

  • @TomasJknOnYT

    @TomasJknOnYT

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's quality inspector!

  • @bertrandpotvin
    @bertrandpotvin5 жыл бұрын

    The time I spend watching your videos, I schedule in as " Mental Health Minutes"...

  • @TokyoCraftsman
    @TokyoCraftsman4 жыл бұрын

    I built my Roubo bench out of Douglas Fir in June of 2011, it is by far the single most used tool in my workshop. Cheers from Tokyo!

  • @nonolaporte3195
    @nonolaporte31952 жыл бұрын

    It's very nice of the cat to let you use his place for your woodworking.

  • @dejavu666wampas9
    @dejavu666wampas94 жыл бұрын

    I saw at least two supervisors. It’s amazing that you get anything done with that much supervision.

  • @billonthehill9984
    @billonthehill99845 жыл бұрын

    Who ever said a square peg can't be put in a round hole? Excellent workmanship on this build... Thank you, Bill on the Hill... :~)

  • @jimmystuckey1412
    @jimmystuckey14125 жыл бұрын

    And that my friends is the difference between workmanship and craftsmanship

  • @trickster11300
    @trickster113005 жыл бұрын

    Few people on this earth can demonstrate, teach and enlighten without saying a word, but you are one of them. Truly exceptional and inspirational. Great work!

  • @TheMarshmellowLife

    @TheMarshmellowLife

    4 жыл бұрын

    Another one is primitive technology. I absolutely love this kind of content

  • @georgewhitehouse8630

    @georgewhitehouse8630

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very few people can teach with words

  • @amyes4570
    @amyes45702 жыл бұрын

    I heard thunk, shree, chicu, crisp and singing saw. All from my childhood, watching my Dad. Thank you

  • @craigmouldey2339
    @craigmouldey23393 жыл бұрын

    That was nothing short of masterful. I thought my arm was going to fall off just watching you do all those saw cuts.

  • @shaunsiz.itsbetterbytube2858
    @shaunsiz.itsbetterbytube28583 жыл бұрын

    I've lost count how many times I've watched this so relaxing to watch

  • @bryceoliver8899
    @bryceoliver88994 жыл бұрын

    I'm about to build a workbench for myself and you sir have put me to shame before I even begin

  • @toonybrain
    @toonybrain4 жыл бұрын

    Hardworking, very skilled young craftsmen give one hope for the future. This bench is a dream for any woodworker.

  • @LittleshopintexasSV
    @LittleshopintexasSV5 жыл бұрын

    Your skill level amazes me.

  • @jimwilliams8229

    @jimwilliams8229

    5 жыл бұрын

    He's got some mad skills.

  • @MadStacks007

    @MadStacks007

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jimwilliams8229 I was going to say the exact same thing... He gives a new meaning to mad skills...I've watched them all...sick skills

  • @MadStacks007

    @MadStacks007

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jimwilliams8229 I saw him use a store bought screw once...I damn near fell out but I think he had too...

  • @DannyStroup
    @DannyStroup5 жыл бұрын

    Now THAT, is a woodworking bench for hand tools. You're an inspiration, Mr. Chickadee.

  • @randyrich938
    @randyrich9385 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what every woodworker needs in their shop. Amazing as always

  • @Propsman416
    @Propsman4165 жыл бұрын

    The kind of woodworker who can do it all by hand. Right-handed or left-handed, as he prefers and as is better for the camera angle. The more closely you watch, the more remarkable the craftsmanship is. Thank you for posting this.

  • @dalyjolly5891
    @dalyjolly5891 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing things in enough detail to be imitated. This is such a helpful demonstration.

  • @jackcunningham7197
    @jackcunningham71974 жыл бұрын

    Watch from Ireland.i have never see anything like this before pure skill top class.

  • @dback4430
    @dback44303 жыл бұрын

    The best bench build ever. Thanks so much

  • @stephenbamford
    @stephenbamford5 жыл бұрын

    Now that's something to really chirp about! Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

  • @eliasmaximiliano
    @eliasmaximiliano5 жыл бұрын

    My Dream handtool workbench !! 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @tubehound8
    @tubehound85 жыл бұрын

    Good neighbors make the best people. Thank you

  • @erikkekkonen8481
    @erikkekkonen84815 жыл бұрын

    lol lol I just shake my head and watch you work !!! You are truly gifted !!!

  • @saticharlie
    @saticharlie5 жыл бұрын

    I would never work on such a beautiful bench. I would put it in a museum. My own bench was made with screw, 4X4 post, plywood, and metal paint (it's outside)... i feel like i'm a 4 years old, drawing in a kindergardent compare to an accomplish painter.

  • @tonyennis3008

    @tonyennis3008

    5 жыл бұрын

    If a bench is outside, you probably made the bench the smartest way.

  • @raynoladominguez4730
    @raynoladominguez47305 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that workbench is a beautiful work of art.

  • @montewoods4766
    @montewoods47665 жыл бұрын

    My woodworking skills have improved substantially since subscribing to your channel. Thank you.

  • @gpvaneron1584
    @gpvaneron15845 жыл бұрын

    when that joint went together at 5:15 , brilliant.

  • @simonbmr
    @simonbmr4 жыл бұрын

    Honestly the most beautiful, un-pretentious work bench I have ever seen, or watched being built. Truly inspirational, thank you so much for sharing.

  • @guitfdlr
    @guitfdlr5 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thanks for that, it's absolutely amazing.

  • @jlinkels
    @jlinkels5 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos. No fast-forward, no extreme slow-motion. No F* background hard rock music. Just the work as it progresses and the sound of the tools and the wood.

  • @hillbillynick2000
    @hillbillynick20005 жыл бұрын

    Masterful! So many jointery ideas to make use of!

  • @tomdenny8507
    @tomdenny85075 жыл бұрын

    I just completed my first Roubo style bench about two weeks ago. I like yours better.

  • @jonathanjoffe751
    @jonathanjoffe7515 жыл бұрын

    That is really just an insane bench build. I like that you made such an intensely complicated bench out of softwood.

  • @JimiJimi1000
    @JimiJimi10005 жыл бұрын

    22 minutes and 20 seconds of pure bliss!! Fantastic build!! 😁🌲

  • @neygart1929
    @neygart19295 жыл бұрын

    What I like the most on your projects is the amount of glue you use, which is 0 in most cases. Really amazing, it's so satisfying to watch. You're a master.

  • @tardismole
    @tardismole5 жыл бұрын

    That is brilliant. Every cut is methodical and exact. I am floored.

  • @BernardSandler
    @BernardSandler5 жыл бұрын

    Your joinery is spectacular. Beautiful marriage of patience and accuracy. Thank you.

  • @Bear-Ur2ez
    @Bear-Ur2ez5 жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure to watch you create start and finish a project. Thank you for sharing

  • @anthonyderosa5181
    @anthonyderosa51815 жыл бұрын

    I am in awe! In amazement as usual. You have inspired me once again.

  • @WookaBounce
    @WookaBounce4 жыл бұрын

    Have watched hours of bench building vids and googling plans, and yet this may well be my favorite bench so far. That's one beefy block of wood.

  • @dejavu666wampas9
    @dejavu666wampas93 жыл бұрын

    I also very much enjoy your shop supervisors coming to check progress periodically. You must be a kind soul to like cats as you do.

  • @jameskniskern2261
    @jameskniskern22615 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work, sir. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @666like616
    @666like6163 жыл бұрын

    oh, i love it. i can watch a documentation in the background while watching your videos because any talk and just the pure working sounds.

  • @budwoodman1716
    @budwoodman17165 жыл бұрын

    Mighty fine joinery. End product looks sturdy and quite functional. Excellent build.

  • @coutogz
    @coutogz3 жыл бұрын

    You are an exceptional person. So inspiring. Watching and listening to those sharp tools it's therapeutic.

  • @jeepman1961
    @jeepman19615 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching you for about 2 years now. Still amazing the skill you have. I hope someday I can come even close. God knows I keep trying to move forward.

  • @chaplainand1
    @chaplainand13 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Sharp tools. Sharp mind. Sharp products. Thank you for not choosing a muzak track to play. Just the way I like to work. It allows the wood and tools to speak, freely.

  • @massimoserra4787
    @massimoserra47875 жыл бұрын

    As always impressed about your skills. This bench is more then a tool, it's a piece of wood art. Greetings from Germany

  • @MrMarkpeggy
    @MrMarkpeggy4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome workbench. Thank you so much for sharing! 👍😊

  • @738polarbear
    @738polarbear5 жыл бұрын

    I have not seen a more skillful woodworker anywhere than this fellow .

  • @lucasedney4989
    @lucasedney49895 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing video! You sir, are a master.

  • @AlmostHomestead
    @AlmostHomestead5 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful piece of work.

  • @marksilverman1775
    @marksilverman17755 жыл бұрын

    It is always a pleasure to watch your craftsmanship. Cheers from New Zealand.

  • @trevorfamilyadventures5277
    @trevorfamilyadventures52775 жыл бұрын

    Truly a beautiful piece! Really enjoy the work you do with the complex joints you use. Truly inspiring me to push my woodwork forward! Thank you, and please keep up the great work!

  • @ericharris2826
    @ericharris28265 жыл бұрын

    That's on of the coolest projects I've seen in a long time. Its beautiful and the craftsmanship is amazing. I'd love to have a bench like that.

  • @zachf8000
    @zachf80005 жыл бұрын

    You never cease to amaze me!

  • @bobadkins2838
    @bobadkins28385 жыл бұрын

    Love your project and to watch your work, as always!

  • @jefff9549
    @jefff95495 жыл бұрын

    So much patience and skill.

  • @aaronrubin7168
    @aaronrubin71684 жыл бұрын

    Awesome bench! The sound of your tools during construction was almost like an ASMR video. So soothing. I'm looking to build a Roubo bench early next year and watching this again is inspiring me to go without gluing or fasteners. I'm interested in going with some Benchmade or similar leg and tail vice hardware which will be the exception.

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming57155 жыл бұрын

    You are truly a master of the craft. Thanks for sharing

  • @davidsholts
    @davidsholts5 жыл бұрын

    The cats are attentive to every detail, good supervisors!

  • @runninghighOG
    @runninghighOG Жыл бұрын

    This is just masterful. I've just started woodworking and it took me half a day yesterday to make one mortice and tenon joint.

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston54065 жыл бұрын

    Awesome bench Mr. C. Thank you.

  • @phil.pinsky
    @phil.pinsky5 жыл бұрын

    There is no other content creator who's videos I look forward to more than yours. I love your style and your vibe. Keep them coming!

  • @cuban9splat
    @cuban9splat5 жыл бұрын

    You are more of an artist than woodworker. Amazing build. Best on the internet. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @alasdairmackenzie515
    @alasdairmackenzie5155 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this. I love your joinery skills. Keep the videos coming, please...!! Best aye.

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner1015 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Great new workbench. That will get a ton of good use!

  • @karenzaller9659
    @karenzaller96594 жыл бұрын

    What an eye for perfection! Such beautiful work

  • @leksey7870
    @leksey78705 жыл бұрын

    A sturdy workbench!

  • @rogertidd5220
    @rogertidd52205 жыл бұрын

    Loved the sound of the chisel and drill shearing the wood. I found this calming, had to subscribe.

  • @Specialized61
    @Specialized614 жыл бұрын

    Simply a beautiful bench!

  • @eyeballdude
    @eyeballdude3 жыл бұрын

    I’m so impressed! Well done my good sir!

  • @cannedcatfood377
    @cannedcatfood3775 жыл бұрын

    finding wood that big is half the battle. Great workmanship.

  • @petermanetta2920
    @petermanetta29205 жыл бұрын

    Amazing craftsmanship!!!!!!!!!!

  • @philedgerton7892
    @philedgerton78925 жыл бұрын

    Grand! A solid bench is essential for handwork. Excellent work and design!

  • @1956vern
    @1956vern3 жыл бұрын

    I keep watching your vlogs like watching for the first time! I’m always amazed at your craftsmanship! Humans have such great potential! Thank you again!

  • @tkjazzer
    @tkjazzer5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Coolest bench I've ever seen

  • @mrJanniekoen
    @mrJanniekoen4 жыл бұрын

    Truely amazing! Incredible craftmanship

  • @soberlivingwithbrianfrankl8254
    @soberlivingwithbrianfrankl82543 жыл бұрын

    So glad you let the tools make all the sound for the videos.... so much better than music. Love all your work

  • @aaronrubin7168
    @aaronrubin71684 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely incredible!

  • @luckyrai69
    @luckyrai694 жыл бұрын

    I Loved your work at 3 :44 am in the morning its really worth watching

  • @seamus6387
    @seamus63875 жыл бұрын

    That is a beast of a bench. Looks great

  • @rasmuskurten8455
    @rasmuskurten84554 жыл бұрын

    Very, very inspiring! Thank you!

  • @simplyrik1496
    @simplyrik14963 жыл бұрын

    Watching Josh work with wood is a meditation, mesmerizing! Just the sound of the tools and the wood. and 92 dislikes?

  • @crappo8459
    @crappo84595 жыл бұрын

    Now that's a bench ! The real deal 😎

  • @IFRYRCE
    @IFRYRCE Жыл бұрын

    You say no screws, but there's a big one in the vise! It's a pleasure watching you work, thanks for the videos.

  • @paulr1928
    @paulr19283 жыл бұрын

    And not a power tool in sight, amazing skill and work.

  • @normanl881
    @normanl8815 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing project, keep up the good work.

  • @cherylstraub5970
    @cherylstraub59704 жыл бұрын

    I have admired your work for a long time. I really would like to see you do a bed in a box video. I have not seen anyone walk people through the method to make one of those. There are many re-enactors who would love to see one made from the ground up. Thank you for all the wonderful videos you have made. They inspire me greatly and educated me on would working skills.

  • @joeywigg9430
    @joeywigg94302 жыл бұрын

    Amazing craftsmanship

  • @timcoombe7880
    @timcoombe78803 жыл бұрын

    That works on two levels… an incredible workbench and a beautiful artwork. As stunning as ever.

  • @MrChickadee

    @MrChickadee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @philipdavis8549
    @philipdavis85495 жыл бұрын

    best demonstration of draw boring I've seen.

  • @mooseknuckle8334
    @mooseknuckle83344 жыл бұрын

    You are quite the perfectionist. Thanks it makes for great videos.

  • @beardedshenanigans3742
    @beardedshenanigans37424 жыл бұрын

    I totally need one of these tables... especially with the bench dogs for planing! Nice work Mr. Chickadee!

  • @Lemongrasspicker
    @Lemongrasspicker5 жыл бұрын

    I missed this when you uploaded it. Very cool bench, nice work sir.

  • @davidweale9621
    @davidweale96215 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning words fail me.