Japanese craftsmen are without doubt the most wonderfully gifted craftsmen on the planet So absolutely involved in their crafts and their approach to them Thank you for exposing these wonderful skills to mere mortals like myself Jb
So if a building were on fire, the fire chief would assess it and run up with one of these and put it on the roof of a nearby tall building for the purpose of alerting other firemen to the location of a fire? I suppose the smoke might not be a good enough signal? I’m just curious. I know that ancient and even modern homes there are made primarily of wood, only. Especially in the past they would have been made entirely of wood. I would think that time is of the essence and the time spent climbing up on someone’s nearby roof and finding a way to hold that signal up so that it stood out might be rather time consuming. I’m just curious as to why, unless it’s simply a cultural tradition. But usually the tradition takes hold if it has some merit or effectiveness and I’m wondering how effective this would have been in helping attract the attention of men nearby.
This reply is a year late but from my speculation, perhaps it was used so when there was a great amount of smoke, others could be alerted immediately to which house in particular was on fire . Or even which house should take priority. That is only my guess though. You'd have to imagine, right? Haha
They're a go-between metal nails and dowels- made of hardwood. They're actually called pegs, not pins. Very efficient. They've been used since Pharaonic times. You'll find the term "pegged joints" for some really old furniture. When they're this small you can be sure they're hand made. A plank is planed to an even thickness, then strips the width of the thickness are sawn down, then finally cut to length. Actually they should be slightly cone-shaped. The hole is pre-bored to a minimum diameter. It makes for a sturdy joint that won't rust and you can choose how to place the square section so as not to split the wood. 5,000 year-old technique. Cheers. P.S. I wish you American chaps would let up a bit on the word awesome; it looses its force by over-doing it.
musamor75 Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. Do you think you could use bamboo kebab skewers for the same purpose (I can buy them in my local supermarket)? BTW, I’m not American but I was genuinely amazed by the craftsmanship in this video.
@@iestynjones5796 No. The point is that the pins are tapered. They pull the joint together while the glue sets. Just a peg into a drill machine and taper it with sand paper.
All the people in these unwatchable videos look like they'll be terribly exhausted after a day of work. Look how fast they go! They also must have to wear ear protection to avoid the loud music.
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Japanese craftsmen are without doubt the most wonderfully gifted craftsmen on the planet
So absolutely involved in their crafts and their approach to them
Thank you for exposing these wonderful skills to mere mortals like myself
Jb
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If.....I knew how to make my edges that sharp and....I could sit like that.
Holding it with his toe... awesome craftsmanship
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So if a building were on fire, the fire chief would assess it and run up with one of these and put it on the roof of a nearby tall building for the purpose of alerting other firemen to the location of a fire? I suppose the smoke might not be a good enough signal? I’m just curious. I know that ancient and even modern homes there are made primarily of wood, only. Especially in the past they would have been made entirely of wood. I would think that time is of the essence and the time spent climbing up on someone’s nearby roof and finding a way to hold that signal up so that it stood out might be rather time consuming. I’m just curious as to why, unless it’s simply a cultural tradition. But usually the tradition takes hold if it has some merit or effectiveness and I’m wondering how effective this would have been in helping attract the attention of men nearby.
This reply is a year late but from my speculation, perhaps it was used so when there was a great amount of smoke, others could be alerted immediately to which house in particular was on fire . Or even which house should take priority. That is only my guess though. You'd have to imagine, right? Haha
What are the thin wooden pins that he hammers into the drill holes made of? Awesome video by the way.
They're a go-between metal nails and dowels- made of hardwood. They're actually called pegs, not pins. Very efficient. They've been used since Pharaonic times. You'll find the term "pegged joints" for some really old furniture. When they're this small you can be sure they're hand made. A plank is planed to an even thickness, then strips the width of the thickness are sawn down, then finally cut to length. Actually they should be slightly cone-shaped. The hole is pre-bored to a minimum diameter. It makes for a sturdy joint that won't rust and you can choose how to place the square section so as not to split the wood. 5,000 year-old technique. Cheers. P.S. I wish you American chaps would let up a bit on the word awesome; it looses its force by over-doing it.
musamor75 Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. Do you think you could use bamboo kebab skewers for the same purpose (I can buy them in my local supermarket)? BTW, I’m not American but I was genuinely amazed by the craftsmanship in this video.
@@musamor75 Absolutely fabulously terrific response.
@@iestynjones5796 No. The point is that the pins are tapered. They pull the joint together while the glue sets. Just a peg into a drill machine and taper it with sand paper.
At around 4:30, note those pegs are tapered. Very clever. And the drill is tapered, too.
I read it took him 500 years to complete one of these.
Haha, i promise you would be surprised how quick they work. Most tools at arms reach..sharp always!
All the people in these unwatchable videos look like they'll be terribly exhausted after a day of work. Look how fast they go! They also must have to wear ear protection to avoid the loud music.
I see, Thanks for setting me straight!
It would be better still if we could hear these craftsmen speak and explain their work. No need for music at all.
What on earth is the point of fast tracking a master craftsman, and adding beat music? Only in America.
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Totally unnecessary music. Please drop it. Sound from tools makes video MUCH better.
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If he’s so talented why are the legs on his workbench only 3 inches tall?
Please remove the music. Its so noisy. This type of video suits a traditional sound… if any. Thanks! Otherwise great video :)
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do something about the awful music please? if you feel you absolutely have to put it on their, mix it a bit less loud perhaps?
sr mate, i've adjusted the music volume level down to very low,
is that still not enough?
@@WoodworkingEnthusiasts I'm afraid he's a bit right about the music. You could have just the natural sound. If possible.
Agree that the music is pretty horrible mostly. Otherwise, a very interesting video.
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LOOSE THE INSANE AND UN_NECESSARY DAMN MUSIC. PLEASE>
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