How to Build a Modified Japanese Sawhorse for Woodworking (or the Base of a Conference Table)

Building a Modified Japanese Sawhorse - Conference Table
In this video, I am building a modified Japanese sawhorse for a conference table build. Earlier in the year I purchase a few table top (counter benches) made from Oak so I wanted to utilize them originally for a workbench for a shop build I was planning. Instead I converted the idea to a conference table for working on. The legs of the conference table are made from Japanese horses that are used for woodworking. However, I did a slight modification by adding an extra horizontal beam that was incoporated into the design as a foot rest or place for setting equipment such as printers or other things I need to store.
The horses are made from Japanese Cypress (Hinoki - 檜) which is a nice wood that has a lemony smell. The build took approximately 15 hours from beginning to end with filming. I used a variety of tools that include a jointer, planer, circular saw, Kakunomi (角のみ), Komisen Kakunomi (コミ栓角のみ), Japanese chisel (鑿), router, sander and hammer. I processed all the wood on the first day and then did the final sanding, finishing, and assembly on the second day.
The Japanese horse is a simple structure that can be made in a day and are very useful for any workshop. I plan on building more in the future as they are extremely easy to make and very sturdy for most work.
I hope you enjoy this video.
Videographers and Editing:
K. Yamashita / G. Leopardi
Equipment Used:
Olympus OMD EM-1 Mark iii (4k)
Sony ZV Log Camera (4k)
Apple iPhone 10 (4k)
Rode VideoMic NTG (Audio)
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[@chikaraito2007]

Hey, farmer Rikki here.　　I am learning from your video.

[@richardfife8192]

Good job mate!

[@landesnorm]

Leopardi-san, you showed us two important parts of Japanese carpentry: 1) respect for your tools-the sawhorse is a tool and deserves care and precision in its creation so that it will do it's job properly, and 2) the cultivation of the proper attitude so that you will do your best work. When you are working with wood you are also working with your spirit.

[@sirmixalot3332]

Appreciate your content and your delivery. Do what comes natural and let your personality show. Some may choose to critique in a negative manner but I think that is nonsense. They can make their own content to their preference. I for one believe in letting a skilled artisan, artist, craftsman express themselves in a manner that comes natural to them. It is authentic and need not conform to others criteria. Not everyone is a Thomas, thankfully! If every tree in a forest were identical there would be a lack of character and natural beauty. Your humble approach is refreshing and humility is a valuable strength. Thank you.

[@BiplovRai-pg3bs]

You are very fortunate to have such a beautiful shop and to be able to pursue your dream in Japan.

[@user-dx3yo5zc1m]

Your videos, techniques and explanations are extremely enjoyable to watch. It is wonderful getting to see the various elements of the craft and you have a great gift that you clearly care much about. It would be great to see and learn more from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences, even if if does make me jealous!

[@larryleopardi2682]

So clever and so versatile..you could use it in the carpenters shop and in your house for table legs...love it 😀

[@borp6912]

They look so good! Great job

[@Sigpilot97]

Sir,

[@trebledog]

Wow, really impressed with the corded tools, way above the average DIYs for $89. And that you used them instead of a table saw, which is great for on site work. Surprised you didn't use a corded planer. The tool that bored a square hole is amazing. Thanks for the videos.

[@joedance14]

Great job! Beautiful work! Love the Japanese style saw horses!

[@HandToolsWoodworker]

Beautifully made. Thank you for sharing!

[@chriskirkemo2522]

Thoroughly enjoy your work, attitude and presentation style. This channel is great!

[@michael.h.bradley1865]

great series and very informative. more please !!

[@richardevon6410]

I really appreciate your graphics and translations. Who knew there were so many Japanese words for the many small tasks involved in milling and assembling? Your woodworking is beautiful. I have happily subscribed and hope to learn more from you.

[@johnisley4578]

Great work

[@Ron-FabandBuild]

Great job. Look very nice and should last a lifetime.

[@miguelbalaguer7920]

Excellent 👏👏👏👏👍once again, very Humble way to describe what you are doing 🙏🏻

[@maxgrey435]

Admire your skills man!! Excellent workmanship!!

[@kurtkrause7151]

Thank's for sharing every step and show how much work goes into the simplest project!! Thanks. Cheers'.