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The world's biggest Kumiko panel? Japanese Woodworking and Carpentry
In this video I have a little fun and make a giant Kumiko panel. Kumiko is a beautiful style of Japanese woodworking or carpentry which is normally done on a very small scale. In this video I use 2x4s to make a 6 foot by 6 foot piece to hang on the wall of my shop. To keep this project simple and fast I use a miter saw to cut all the angles.
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Gratuitous shop helper cuteness == automatic thumbs up from this dad. They are so cute and fun when they are that little. Glad to see you are savoring that time--wise man! Oh, yeah, the project turned out great, too.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Its fun to have the little guy around.
Simplicity. No nails no screws. Great job.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really enjoyed the simplicity of this project. I was a nice change of pace.
Yet another example of craftsmanship, total amazeballs Mike, keep whipping out the vids, respect
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Ha, I like that, amazeballs.
This could form the basis for some really cool looking outdoor structures, Kumiko inspired pergola for example, made out of cedar perhaps.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I agree that was one of the reasons I wanted to make this, to get a sense of what it could be used for. Pergola, fence, etc.
@Heavygen
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I think I may try this with a more 90 degree oriented pattern for a large pergola that houses some vining clematis.
.........and then straight after my garden screen comment on your other video, I find this. Marvellous ‼️👍
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Ha! I think this would work well in a garden gate.
@goober650NX
5 жыл бұрын
@@MikeFarrington Without a doubt it would........ until someone lifts it off it's hinges.
After watching your Kumiko "How-To" video, I purchased a Lie-Nielsen low angle block plane, and am now in the middle of my first Kumiko build. I have Successfully built my planing jig and lattice. I'm hoping to finish the angle jigs in the next day. Thank you for the inspiration. It's very likely I would not have done this if not for your video(s).
@MikeFarrington
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That is great to hear.
Couldn't agree with you more about keeping a shop interesting. My shop is purely hobbyist, but it's I spend most days in it and want it to be fun and entertaining. Sweet project!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Having a nice space to work in can really help with mood and overall productivity.
Why would anyone thumbsdown ? This was one of your best IMO.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
I love your projects, descriptions, your workshop, and your little assistant. Thank you for not having background music. And for sharing ideas of things to listen to. A perfect channel.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind words.
I know now what to do with all the scraps that we throw in the fire place.... really cool And your helper is awesome..
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I guess it depends on how cold it is. The Shop Apprentice is the center of my universe.
Large scale stuff is really fun. And huge bonus that you made it from standard size, readily available lumber.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
never thought of doing a large kumiko pattern! Brilliant! looks great.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Nice, and glad to see that the shop apprentice is back again and pulling his weight.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Ha! I had to bring him into the office and give him a talking to, after that, he's been doing good work again.
I made a joke with my friend about doing oversized kumiko. I'm glad to see it looks as cool and hilarious as I thought. I'm inspired.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Mike, you have by chance created a cool teaching tool for the regular size Kumiko work. At least for me this gives real clarity..
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm happy to hear that, it does make sense that seeing larger pieces can help clarify how the tiny ones go together.
Awesome as always, Mike. The Dave Matthews plug solidified you as my favorite KZread woodworking content creator!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Thats great to hear. Its hard not to love The Dave Matthews Band.
It's real fine work!!🤩
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Super fun Mike! This should now be a pre requirement for any Kumiko class. Tell Pekovich and Kenney to assign this to their students. The larger size helps explain the offset miters better.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Ha! I'll give Mike and Matt a call and let them know whats up.
Kumiko made with a chop saw.....and a joiner, and a planer, and sweet beater chisel...... haha Very cool and I agree about the unique work spaces.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@JWPshenigans
5 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for all the content. It’s funny, I live down in the Springs and do very similar work as you but still enjoy watching other makers create things.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
@@JWPshenigans I really enjoy watching other makers as well, especially those who are really good at what they do. Drop me a line via my website if your ever up in my neck of the woods.
@JWPshenigans
5 жыл бұрын
Will do
Great Video. Man the shop apprentice is getting BIG.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. He sure is.
Didn't think I was going to like that video but I really like it. Loved the addition of the small Kumiko !!!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Some fine cuttin' on 2x4s right there
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
I was trying to figure out who my favorite woodworker was the other day I couldn't come up with one. I've made up my mind and I picked you. I really like that your organized and that you owned every tool I could ever dream of. And of course that your work is crazy good. Keep it up man.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. That is super nice to say.
This is mega. As you say, perfect for a gate.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Turned out fantastic. Looks great on the wall. Definitely a conversation piece.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jason.
Cool idea. I might actually try this! Thanks Mike 🙂
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Give it a try, its easy to scale up or down to fit your needs.
Well done Sir.... Thank you again for sharing your Skill...
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Intimidated by the small stuff..? Yep that's me. Inspired to try this..? Yep. Thanks a million.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thats great to hear, give it a go, let me know how it turns out.
@JohnColgan.
4 жыл бұрын
On a small piece, any inaccuracies could be hidden, on such a large scale, they would stand out. But I did see any, all your joints came together perfectly, specially on the center sunburst! Glad you didn't make the usual joint planing jigs, scaled up, they would be enormous !! ;-)
I like your spacer tip, Nice work Mike.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Funny-I never knew Bane was such a talented craftsman
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thats the look I'm going for.
Great project Mike. Here's another idea - cover the front with some sort of translucent material (fabric or paper), put strips of LED's behind it and turn it into a giant light panel.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, good idea.
this is a great idea for an interior sliding door too!!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good idea.
Like you said...fun project. Thanks!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
We need more videos from you sir.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
I'm working on one as we speak.
Nice project! With a black background it’s an amazing eyecatcher.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Love the worm drive
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Its a great tool.
This is great, so simple, yet so elegant!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
wow it looks like a your shop symbol or emblem! yeah many Japanese families emblems use flowers or plants, or there are altars in work shops. Happy new year!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I could consider this my shop symbol, good idea.
@AwesomeKazuaki
5 жыл бұрын
@@MikeFarrington I learned just now. there is Asanoha since 9th century as Buddharupa Clothing design, and the design for the first baby clothe. this TV show says it's "talisman". kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYGAs5OEhqbKlrQ.html btw I'm looking forward that you make like this! www.tanihata.co.jp/contents/gallery/post_1211/
Creative project...thanks for sharing
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Thanks for the prompt reply.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
Awesome. Your creativity is through the roof. Thanks.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thats very kind to say.
That was super cool!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
No doubt with your quality of craftsmanship Mike...👍👏
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Amazing work.
@MikeFarrington
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Might have to try this as wall decor for that big hall wall, perhaps with 1 x 2 stock
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Give it a shot. I think it would work very well with 1 x stock.
Thanks again Mike. I love your work and look forward to your videos.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
OMG.....OMG.....I have to make one of these. I have designed and 3d printed 8 different Kumiko lanterns, but just haven't made the jump to wood yet.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Give it a go. Let me know how it turns out.
Gosh I want to make one of these now. I think 1x4 would look cool, thinner and more delicate maybe. These could be incorporated into a headboard too. Awesome inspiration man.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, a thinner wood could look really good. Putting it in a headboard would be cool tool.
Thanks for the video.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
Gem of a channel! Great content and commentary thru & thru. Thanks Mike. Look forward to all your future projects.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Stay tuned. I'll have another video out soon.
You build some awesome stuff dude, very impressed. And I'm sure I'm not the first one to mention this, but as soon as you start talking about music, I get the full American Psycho-experience. ;)
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Ha! Should I start talking about Genesis? Thank you.
Very nice, great build
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Awesome build! Great work. Dave Mathews Band is one my favorites, too. Gotta give a shoutout to your apprentice, also.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. DMB is a really great band for sure. The little guy is taking to the shop well.
You have officially made it to the big time Mike, 5 people have disliked your video. I have no idea what there was to dislike, maybe your choice in music? This was a really good build and I love the limited number of tools required. Would make an awesome screen around a patio and has the benefit of built in shelves too :)
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Agreed this would work well as a patio trellis.
Excellent Work Mike as always !!! Very talented musicians in the Dave Mathews Band also. The shop apprentice is learning excellent basics... a Clean Shop is safer and more functional. Great Foundation learning. Keep up the Great Work.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The little guy is learning well.
One of my absolute favorite albums of all time is Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
I fully agree. I have listened to that entire album so many times. Never gets old.
DMB Red Rocks!!! Awesome build.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
DMB Red Rocks is the best. Thank you.
Very cool idea!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Very nice and very interesting, I think it would take me heck of a lot longer than one day though. I also think it’s equally testament to your geometry skills as it is to your woodworking skills. A great video.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I always liked geometry when I was in school.
Nice project Mike! Thanks for sharing the video.👍😎JP
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@IEnjoyCreatingVideos
5 жыл бұрын
Your very welcome Mike! 😎
Great video Mike, i love the precision in your work! Would you ever consider making a video going over different finishes and pro's and cons of each, and what works best in different applications? This is something that I lack a lot of knowledge in, and would love to learn more about.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steven. I'll give this some thought. Let me just say, I have been at this a long time and finishing is still a huge challenge.
nice job mike 👍
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Cool project! You might want to look into giving your shop apprentice a raise :)
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'll take a look at the budget.
Dang, That is awesome
@MikeFarrington
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Always fun to watch the master at work. Hope your wife is feeling well these days? Also any chance you do a shop tour sometime? love to see it
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nate. Wife is feeling pretty good all things considered. She is getting big, the big date should be in March. I will do a shop tour and a few other "short" videos while I take some time off for paternity leave.
@bigdogmn73
5 жыл бұрын
@@MikeFarrington thanks Mike! Glad she is doing well.
Happy New Year from Russia! Nice video! Thanks Mike!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year. Thank you! I bet its cold up there.
Now if only my neighborhood allowed privacy fences. This would be perfect for the deck, maybe with some cloth backing
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
A little cloth and you'd have a great privacy fence.
Amazing work. A few of these together would make an awesome (if slightly time consuming) fence
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I totally agree.
I was puzzled when I first saw that thumbnail, because to me the whole point of Kumiko woodwork is that it is small, finely detailed work that looks great partly because of the small size of the parts. However the idea of making gates, doors, fences and garden furniture incorporating these patterns is extremely appealing. I am still going to start making jigs for the small stuff first...
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thats what I was hoping to share with this video, there is no reason why this couldn't be used in a gate.
Wow that awesome It would look great when your shop is finished Keep up the good work Cheers Tim from Wood 4 Nothing
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I hope to get the shop interior finished soon.
Impressive. Even on my “best math day”, there’s no chance I could do this. Nice project.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Very nice work bro..
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Wow. Now THAT's thinking outside the box!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Awesome detail as always Mike Thank you 👍🏻
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Brilliant mate look forward to your videos every week...
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@biscuits671
5 жыл бұрын
No mate thank you 👍
That would make a great wall on it's own
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
Nice piece of carpentary Mike.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrew.
"Exactly" what I was looking for. Large kumiko with mitre saw :-D mine is planned to be a trellis/wind breaker.
@MikeFarrington
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was a fun project.
Amezing. As expected. Love the videos. You're a true woodmaster. 😁
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Another awesome build sir. The only thing that would've put this over the top would be large scale kumiko jigs.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That and giant hand planes to cut the angles.
That is very cool 👍
@MikeFarrington
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alan.
Very nice.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Very creative! Thank you!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Thanks for the inspiration Mike! Had never heard of Kumon seeing your previous videos, have a couple books and some of the tools required, but I'm still a little intimidated by the little fiddley bits. So I may give this bigger version a go first.😉
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Thats great, give it a go!
As always, amazing! Totally agree would look great as high end fencing for outdoors - and its inspiring/assuring to see such a structure with a scaled back tools! Must be the skill of the user!! :)
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Nice work and nice video, as ever 👍 I thing they could work really well in a garden as separation / light screening in place of the same old trellis that everyone else has. Now if only my garden wasn't such a mess...
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good idea.
Jus heard on the fine woodworking podcast that you’re featured on the new issue. Congrats!!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Probably the highlight of my career thus far.
Very cool
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
love the look. great job !!
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Awesome !
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Awesome, a work of art.👍 thanks for sharing.👍
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
Lol rocking out with your ... Kumiko out
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Ha! I like that one.
@Carpenters_Canvas
5 жыл бұрын
I figured , u kinda led it there lol , dude I can’t help myself but saying your my favorite u tube woodworker , why? Because you have the correct tools for everything, you don’t hate on other peoples work you simply show the correct way to do things , if I had you” board room “ life would be complete , lol , it would be like loving my dream every day , luckily I am in construction so I get to do allot having my own business but you .. and me are both a quality guy , not how fast it can be done , when I am finished with a project and I know I have done it to the best of my ability , I feel proud and reassured no one ,, no one can bad mouth it . Please keep postin I have literally watched every video of yours at lies twice
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the very kind words. I really like to hear other professionals who pride themselves on a job well done. I really feel like in the long run that makes more money, though it might not feel like it sometimes. Keep up the good work and stay in touch!
@Carpenters_Canvas
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely makes more money in the long run , word of mouth is allot more trusted then advertising. You can’t ever get a better advertisement then a homeowner who is genuinely happy , I’ll keep in touch , I wanna start posting some stuff , just nervous because there is always a guy or a gang of guys on other peoples vids who have 30 plus years in construction who just love to pick apart other peoples work ( and not in a constructive manor ) I call them keyboard cowboys lol hope all is well talk soon , u have a new kiddo on the way hope all is going well ( I seriously hope I’m not thinking about someone else )
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
@@Carpenters_Canvas Its all about word of mouth. Even in this day and age of the internet. Don't worry about the haters, just post honest work, some will enjoy it, some will dislike it.
Mike, your shop music suggestions take this to the next level! I'm fine copying your projects but would it be too much to listen to the same music too hahaha
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Ha! That might create some weird wrinkle in the matrix and we may wake up in a tub of goo.
I’m Going to have to build one now
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Cool, let me know how it turns out.
@McFlysGarage
3 жыл бұрын
I have yet to make one but I think I might want to make 3 of them for a wall trellis. I’m not sure if line would work long term in the FL weather
Large scale cool.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Cool :) so much more space for dust to land :D
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Better there than on the floor.
Looks great, wish I had the time (and space!) for this kind of thing
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
I dig it.
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Nice cut in the fence lol it matches mine.. ha
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
What can I say, I'm not the sharpest chisel in the drawer.
Love your stuff as always man. I think I'm going to try this out with some sort of 1x4 hardwood. One of your other videos has me eyeballing a room thinking I should wainscot it up...
@MikeFarrington
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. 1x4 would work great for a smaller scale.