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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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.
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.
Man, you can actually hear how sharp the chisels and planes are
Notice that the cat is part of the japanese craft, a very precious tool.
@TomasJknOnYT
4 жыл бұрын
That's quality inspector!
The time I spend watching your videos, I schedule in as " Mental Health Minutes"...
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!
It's very nice of the cat to let you use his place for your woodworking.
I saw at least two supervisors. It’s amazing that you get anything done with that much supervision.
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... :~)
And that my friends is the difference between workmanship and craftsmanship
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
4 жыл бұрын
Another one is primitive technology. I absolutely love this kind of content
@georgewhitehouse8630
4 жыл бұрын
Very few people can teach with words
I heard thunk, shree, chicu, crisp and singing saw. All from my childhood, watching my Dad. Thank you
That was nothing short of masterful. I thought my arm was going to fall off just watching you do all those saw cuts.
I've lost count how many times I've watched this so relaxing to watch
I'm about to build a workbench for myself and you sir have put me to shame before I even begin
Hardworking, very skilled young craftsmen give one hope for the future. This bench is a dream for any woodworker.
Your skill level amazes me.
@jimwilliams8229
5 жыл бұрын
He's got some mad skills.
@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
4 жыл бұрын
@@jimwilliams8229 I saw him use a store bought screw once...I damn near fell out but I think he had too...
Now THAT, is a woodworking bench for hand tools. You're an inspiration, Mr. Chickadee.
Exactly what every woodworker needs in their shop. Amazing as always
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.
Thank you for showing things in enough detail to be imitated. This is such a helpful demonstration.
Watch from Ireland.i have never see anything like this before pure skill top class.
The best bench build ever. Thanks so much
Now that's something to really chirp about! Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
My Dream handtool workbench !! 😍😍😍😍😍
Good neighbors make the best people. Thank you
lol lol I just shake my head and watch you work !!! You are truly gifted !!!
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
5 жыл бұрын
If a bench is outside, you probably made the bench the smartest way.
Wow, that workbench is a beautiful work of art.
My woodworking skills have improved substantially since subscribing to your channel. Thank you.
when that joint went together at 5:15 , brilliant.
Honestly the most beautiful, un-pretentious work bench I have ever seen, or watched being built. Truly inspirational, thank you so much for sharing.
Wow! Thanks for that, it's absolutely amazing.
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.
Masterful! So many jointery ideas to make use of!
I just completed my first Roubo style bench about two weeks ago. I like yours better.
That is really just an insane bench build. I like that you made such an intensely complicated bench out of softwood.
22 minutes and 20 seconds of pure bliss!! Fantastic build!! 😁🌲
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.
That is brilliant. Every cut is methodical and exact. I am floored.
Your joinery is spectacular. Beautiful marriage of patience and accuracy. Thank you.
Always a pleasure to watch you create start and finish a project. Thank you for sharing
I am in awe! In amazement as usual. You have inspired me once again.
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.
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.
Beautiful work, sir. Thank you for sharing with us.
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.
Mighty fine joinery. End product looks sturdy and quite functional. Excellent build.
You are an exceptional person. So inspiring. Watching and listening to those sharp tools it's therapeutic.
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.
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.
As always impressed about your skills. This bench is more then a tool, it's a piece of wood art. Greetings from Germany
Awesome workbench. Thank you so much for sharing! 👍😊
I have not seen a more skillful woodworker anywhere than this fellow .
Another amazing video! You sir, are a master.
What a beautiful piece of work.
It is always a pleasure to watch your craftsmanship. Cheers from New Zealand.
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!
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.
You never cease to amaze me!
Love your project and to watch your work, as always!
So much patience and skill.
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.
You are truly a master of the craft. Thanks for sharing
The cats are attentive to every detail, good supervisors!
This is just masterful. I've just started woodworking and it took me half a day yesterday to make one mortice and tenon joint.
Awesome bench Mr. C. Thank you.
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!
You are more of an artist than woodworker. Amazing build. Best on the internet. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you so much for posting this. I love your joinery skills. Keep the videos coming, please...!! Best aye.
Wow! Great new workbench. That will get a ton of good use!
What an eye for perfection! Such beautiful work
A sturdy workbench!
Loved the sound of the chisel and drill shearing the wood. I found this calming, had to subscribe.
Simply a beautiful bench!
I’m so impressed! Well done my good sir!
finding wood that big is half the battle. Great workmanship.
Amazing craftsmanship!!!!!!!!!!
Grand! A solid bench is essential for handwork. Excellent work and design!
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!
Awesome. Coolest bench I've ever seen
Truely amazing! Incredible craftmanship
So glad you let the tools make all the sound for the videos.... so much better than music. Love all your work
Absolutely incredible!
I Loved your work at 3 :44 am in the morning its really worth watching
That is a beast of a bench. Looks great
Very, very inspiring! Thank you!
Watching Josh work with wood is a meditation, mesmerizing! Just the sound of the tools and the wood. and 92 dislikes?
Now that's a bench ! The real deal 😎
You say no screws, but there's a big one in the vise! It's a pleasure watching you work, thanks for the videos.
And not a power tool in sight, amazing skill and work.
Another amazing project, keep up the good work.
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.
Amazing craftsmanship
That works on two levels… an incredible workbench and a beautiful artwork. As stunning as ever.
@MrChickadee
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
best demonstration of draw boring I've seen.
You are quite the perfectionist. Thanks it makes for great videos.
I totally need one of these tables... especially with the bench dogs for planing! Nice work Mr. Chickadee!
I missed this when you uploaded it. Very cool bench, nice work sir.
Absolutely stunning words fail me.