Making a Koyoshiya (小吉屋) Kanna Dai (鉋台) - Japanese Plane Block Master Craftsman

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  • In this video, we are in Sanjo, Niigata, Japan spending the day with Mr. Watanabe, the Japanese Master of Traditional Crafts, making a Kanna Dai (鉋台) or Japanese Plane Block. This was an amazing experience where we got a chance to get a behind the scenes look at this master Kanna Dai maker at work. His Kanna Dai are sought after by the top blacksmiths in Japan for their high quality. His Kanna Dai are often found paired with some of the finished Kanna blades in Japan.
    We had a lot of fun hanging out in his workshop as he processed a Kanna Dai from beginning to end. He explained to us step by step the process of making a Kanna Dai. He made the process look easy. He showed us how to make a single blade and double blade Kanna Dai. Some of these important design features are shared in this video.
    We learned a lot from Mr. Watanabe and we hope people learn a lot from this exclusive video.
    We hope you enjoy this video.
    #thecarpentrylife #japanesewoodworking #carpentrytools #woodworking #大工 #carpentry

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  • @willt8041
    @willt8041 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can’t believe he’s wearing toe socks, and yet somehow it makes perfect sense

  • @_misterJ
    @_misterJ ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This type of work is the very definition of sustainable building techniques. Tradition is a lot smarter than we think.

  • @garrettswoodworx1873
    @garrettswoodworx1873 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Notice the pride and enjoyment on Mr. Watanabe's face as our host uses one of Mr. Watanabe's planes to create an incredibly thin shaving the full length of the board. Notice also that the Master uses the correct specific tool for each operation.

  • @Iamwood1005
    @Iamwood1005 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That smile mr.watanabe has at the end of the video, that is what success looks like.😁

  • @chriskirkemo2522
    @chriskirkemo2522 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    This is so pleasant to watch. Skill like this has taken a lifetime to develop. Thanks for sharing these amazing craftsmen, my friend!

  • @franek_izerski
    @franek_izerski 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    These master craftsmen are so amiable and open to visitors!

  • @fredbosch5392
    @fredbosch5392 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Amazing. A lot different than my $65.00 Amazon version.

  • @zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589
    @zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every Japanese woodworking video I watch: the featured makers have a very relaxed attitude to the safety of their hands. The machines have no guards, or are set up so that if there's the slightest mishap, fingers would go into the cutters. It gives me the heebie jeebies. Yes, they're probably skilled; but I've worked with plenty of skilled people that had one mishap, and lost a finger or two. It doesn't bear thinking about, otherwise you'd never do anything with woodworking machines, or; it bears thinking about a whole lot.

  • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230
    @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Those old machines have been well-maintained! I have never seen the one that cuts the blade kerf into the block of wood before. Super cool!! Japanese woodworking and carpentry have always fascinated me. Once a month I try to learn a new method of Japanese and Korean joinery and it is very challenging. Much respect for this Master.

    • @Zie_carpentry
      @Zie_carpentry ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍👍👍

    • @alierem4266
      @alierem4266 ปีที่แล้ว

      Japanese cratfsmen are the best wood joinery makers in the world. This is a small example of it.

  • @joschmoyo4532
    @joschmoyo4532 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is a rare privilege to be allowed to watch a master at work. The sureness and subtlety of hand and eye. The state of relaxed focus.
    I find such video footage deeply interesting to witness. It reassures me that there are still quite a few of us out there. Marvellous.

  • @pebblesthecat3625
    @pebblesthecat3625 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A master craftsman is only as good as the last tool he made. This gentleman is making absolutely perfect instruments every single time. The ability to do that has taken his whole life to master. That is why he is a master craftsman, as is so rightfully deserving of the title.

  • @1crazypj
    @1crazypj ปีที่แล้ว +27

    That was really interesting.
    Never knew white oak would be used for plane body.
    That automatic chisel machine was fascinating to watch.
    Fitting handmade blade to body takes a lot of skill to do so quickly and recycling old railroad track is fantastic!

    • @deemdoubleu
      @deemdoubleu ปีที่แล้ว

      The steel will be well seasoned

  • @gregzoller9003
    @gregzoller9003 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Western woodworkers agonize over bench styles, clamps, and multiple vices. This guy does master-level work sitting on the floor holding the work in his legs and toes 😂

    • @pinheadlarry9495
      @pinheadlarry9495 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agonize?.. and they call me the pinhead

    • @ronbarnett2383
      @ronbarnett2383 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      True to a point but the master here does only one thing and he does it very well but most western woodworkers do many different things so need different things to do them

    • @nopenonein
      @nopenonein ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ronbarnett2383 Have you seen a Japanese wood worker built a house or a Temple?

    • @ronbarnett2383
      @ronbarnett2383 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nopenonein yes I have but have you ever seen a kanna plane maker ever working on a house or temple chances are you haven't as I said the master in the video makes hand planes so I don't think he is doing regular carpentry Monday to Friday and became a master plane craftsman on the weekends

    • @pueraeternum
      @pueraeternum ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Asian people have a different body type than those in the west, they can sit hunched over all day and not have back problems.

  • @lukafilm
    @lukafilm ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for filming this! It was fantastic!

  • @richardevon6410
    @richardevon6410 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this. That Mr. Watanabe's bench is the age-worn floor and his hold-down is his stockinged foot is remarkable. What an honor to watch this master create such useful and beautiful tools. Thank you for sharing.

  • @smaug06
    @smaug06 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mr. Watanabe, you are a very good Master, my respects to you!!! Excelente trabajo Sr. Watanabe, un verdadero maestro , lo felicito sinceramente, Bravo!!!!

  • @superemile999
    @superemile999 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    High quality craftmanship. Pleasure to enjoy!!

  • @bronzalba1159
    @bronzalba1159 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The skill of this master craftsman is admirable and the quality of the Plane Block made is excellent. Good luck

  • @alanwilliamson2259
    @alanwilliamson2259 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Simply stunning craftsmanship. Thankyou all for sharing this with us.

  • @chrisstearns10
    @chrisstearns10 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's always a great pleasure to watch a Master work their craft!!!! Great job!!!!!

  • @17penobscot
    @17penobscot ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so very much for a look into the work of such a very talented craftsman. 🙏

  • @jenn976
    @jenn976 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love everything about Japanese joinery. I love watching chiseling and planing. And as many videos as I’ve watched so far, the chisel he starts using at about minute 8:00 is one I’ve never seen before this video. Thank you!

  • @philippschneider6277
    @philippschneider6277 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic craftsmanship Mr. Watanabe! Thanks a lot for Sharing🙏🏻👍

  • @m.r.5089
    @m.r.5089 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an adorable and humble craftsman

  • @abettermousetrap
    @abettermousetrap ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool to watch a master at work.

  • @abmbarry
    @abmbarry ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous! Perfection indeed!

  • @janaj.8696
    @janaj.8696 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastické, ta preciznost je až neuvěřitelná!

  • @StopGravity
    @StopGravity 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was really cool to watch. Never saw one being made by machine before. That was really interesting.

  • @mikearzabal1837
    @mikearzabal1837 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you sir and the master for the video ...

  • @iwanarya4779
    @iwanarya4779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome..making wooden layering used with small koyoshiya 👍👏👏

  • @TonKuipers134
    @TonKuipers134 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Nice movie of Japanse craftmanship 👌 thanks for posting

  • @cloudsculptor1
    @cloudsculptor1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those shavings at the finalé set it all into perfect context👌

  • @twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297
    @twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That first shaving you took looked really satisfying. Makes me want to go fiddle with my planes.

  • @512banana1
    @512banana1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    brother i can't thank you enough for these videos, i'm trying to make planes for my own and these are super cool to watch

  • @carlosrenatobonfim691
    @carlosrenatobonfim691 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! Its amazing work!

  • @hoffaltlucas
    @hoffaltlucas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Probably the best Daya.

  • @malliort
    @malliort ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful working!! 🙏🏻🤗🙋‍♂️🇫🇮

  • @rcrogers6
    @rcrogers6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful photogra[phy. Inspirational craftsmanship by a quiet artist.

  • @gprn3
    @gprn3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This will go to my favorites, splendid film ty.

  • @carlossimoescampos1
    @carlossimoescampos1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a perfect job!! Congratulations Mr. Mitsuo Watanabe!! Really perfect!!

  • @WelshPigeon
    @WelshPigeon ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very interesting video, thank you for sharing!

  • @mickmurphy1837
    @mickmurphy1837 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks mate, love these videos

  • @maxgrey435
    @maxgrey435 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great skill from this man!!

  • @Timothylaing
    @Timothylaing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So cool. You are like a kid at the end taking those shavings

  • @bjohnny8038
    @bjohnny8038 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You for video. It's amazing.

  • @tolbaszy8067
    @tolbaszy8067 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Superb videography! Thank-you for the English commentary. Your video did the Master's skill justice. Thanks!

  • @WoodFleshJakubMiziolek
    @WoodFleshJakubMiziolek ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A joy to watch. I'm instantly in love with this Marunaka super surfacer :D

  • @boatbeard7767
    @boatbeard7767 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exquisite... I have some ordinary level Kanna that I look forward to bringing back into use. The skill is wonderful to see here from Master Watanabe.

  • @norbertzznagy
    @norbertzznagy ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbeliveable! Thank You!

  • @hardingod
    @hardingod ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks so much for sharing this video!!!

  • @sergiocantoli5783
    @sergiocantoli5783 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing job!

  • @crowlers6
    @crowlers6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love watching an older man with a lifetime of skill and wisdom, thank you for this video! By chance, is there a way to purchase Mr. Watanabe Plane Blocks!

  • @endubsar7442
    @endubsar7442 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And that is why , it is expensive , it's worth the money !!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @morgorth3242
    @morgorth3242 ปีที่แล้ว

    i enjoy ur videos they inspire me

  • @paisaconstructiondavid1964
    @paisaconstructiondavid1964 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, thank you very much

  • @justadesigner6864
    @justadesigner6864 ปีที่แล้ว

    So pleasant to watch 🌷

  • @marcioantoniodasilva8713
    @marcioantoniodasilva8713 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful!

  • @illergiuliotti1896
    @illergiuliotti1896 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Compliments

  • @NealeOBrien
    @NealeOBrien 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful, beautiful and marvellous to see! I want one too!!!!!

  • @theflyingdutchman787
    @theflyingdutchman787 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how so many Japanese tools function on the pull stroke. It seems that you’re way more in control.

  • @MedSou
    @MedSou ปีที่แล้ว

    *A masterpiece* 👍👍👍

  • @severinosilva9056
    @severinosilva9056 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Minha admiração a esse povo ordeiro e inteligente na arte de fazer bem feito. Parabéns. From Brazil.

  • @gamiwv
    @gamiwv ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an excellent tool !!!! Makes me want to buy one to achieve the perfect smooth surface for the speaker enclosures I (diy) make now and then. Also I like the socks -made like gloves- he wears

  • @gator83261
    @gator83261 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool.

  • @friendlylocal3731
    @friendlylocal3731 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE his socks

  • @waltereerdekens1713
    @waltereerdekens1713 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work. Sugoi

  • @franciscohernandez4766
    @franciscohernandez4766 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Es una de las culturas de más admiro. Por su destreza para construir de lo más mínimo asta loas grande. Con una exactitud imprecioonante. Saludos cordiales. 😊

  • @gazpal
    @gazpal ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish to goodness I could afford a set of handplanes crafted by Mr Watanabe and with cutting irons of his choice. His hard earned skill and the pleasure he derives from seeing his handplanes put to good use certainly inspires faith in craftsmanship and the quality of materials that combine to create top quality tools. An indicator of true quality is when a craftsman stamps and therefore commits his name and faith in his product.

  • @shinymud7
    @shinymud7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the toe socks😊

  • @Zie_carpentry
    @Zie_carpentry ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job friend

  • @raynorman2855
    @raynorman2855 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing! My Respect for such craftmanship! :) Best Wishes. :)

  • @WoodCraft414
    @WoodCraft414 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow... I like it

  • @lohikarhu734
    @lohikarhu734 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely...nice to. see the many steps, it helps to understand a good one...and why one pays a fair price for both the time, AND skills!
    i noted that the adjustment of the 'bed' of the blade is quite similar to the hand scraping process in fitting precision machine tools, or in making a very flat surface, using ink to transfer the surface profile, making visible high spots, and overall conformation of for.

  • @curtisnewton895
    @curtisnewton895 ปีที่แล้ว

    god, that plank of wood looks so perfect

  • @josebel1000
    @josebel1000 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    10,10,10!!!

  • @bernardlegendre4884
    @bernardlegendre4884 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Creation from a Great Master thank you very much from French Brittany.. it is an awesome work of Art❤❤❤❤

  • @andrewcarmichael8683
    @andrewcarmichael8683 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dying to get a few of those planes. Ordered one, but never came. Will try again in the new year, when the budget allows!

  • @naiaima2615
    @naiaima2615 ปีที่แล้ว

    جميل.....أشياء جديدة نكتشفها.....بالتوفيق.

  • @Ajib
    @Ajib ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome♥️👍🤝🙏

  • @SandyRiverBlue
    @SandyRiverBlue ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want one of those carving machines so bad.

  • @aaronskoy957
    @aaronskoy957 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The machine at :44 is beautiful.

  • @michaelmistry2862
    @michaelmistry2862 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The angle chizel he uses is amazing...you have to have tremendous judgement and skill and working on the most important part of the planer...one mistake at the blade opening and its irreversible..great skill

  • @sundarAKintelart
    @sundarAKintelart ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow.

  • @garycovey1842
    @garycovey1842 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a case where you take the greatest pride in what you ceate.

  • @TheOzturner
    @TheOzturner ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Like you I want one of those planes. Where are they sold?

  • @alexandrsherbakov9878
    @alexandrsherbakov9878 ปีที่แล้ว

    Супер инструмент! Респект Мастеру.

  • @user-lw5qz8uy5w
    @user-lw5qz8uy5w ปีที่แล้ว

    幾十年只做一樣東西也算是幸福的事情!!

  • @lieminhson2982
    @lieminhson2982 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the video ... When the kanna is complete, do you use oil on the plane or do you let the wood completely raw without any finish ?

  • @EricNassau
    @EricNassau ปีที่แล้ว

    Je connaissais l’outil ; mais j’ignorais complètement sa fabrication… qu’elle patience, qu’elle précision, c’est vraiment très impressionnant. Merci pour cette peut courante et belle découverte….

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear you liked it. There are lots of things we haven't discovered yet. Hope you guys enjoy the journey with us.

  • @RayBecker
    @RayBecker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not on your best day could you ever buy a manufactured Plane that would even come close to performing as well as this man's tool. The man is literally shaving wood from the underside that is thinner than human hair. He builds to the Blade. Just amazing. I'll bet the farm that when you Plane with this Master's tool, you could see through the shavings.

  • @mauroplatania236
    @mauroplatania236 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Compliment!! For tutorial...for Shopping?👍

  • @tayyabsafdar7069
    @tayyabsafdar7069 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Japanese are admirable, they still have their Emperor. No other nation has, disrespectfully deposed. Respect is the key to all good things.

    • @didndido3638
      @didndido3638 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are several monarchies still "operating" to this day.

    • @tayyabsafdar7069
      @tayyabsafdar7069 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@didndido3638 they are all Kings and Queens. Not Emperors.

    • @didndido3638
      @didndido3638 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tayyabsafdar7069 Empires are anachronistic.

  • @muqllidagah9336
    @muqllidagah9336 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    У японских мастеров все работы очень интересные , нежные и изящные . 👍🙏

  • @chrishov8890
    @chrishov8890 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The dog legged chisel.... awesome! I want to buy a plane is it possible....

  • @LeeBailes
    @LeeBailes ปีที่แล้ว

    There's something meta about using a planer to make a planer

  • @styluminium
    @styluminium ปีที่แล้ว

    love the lamp, anybody knows the brand?

  • @bekimmuzlijaj3241
    @bekimmuzlijaj3241 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🎉tuciĺle👌

  • @ThanhTran-zt3hc
    @ThanhTran-zt3hc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tuyệt vời của sự khéo léo và kỹ năng sử dụng máy móc .Sự phát triển của nước Nhật là tất yếu ,bởi có nhiều nhân tài và lòng đam mê.

  • @suburbanview
    @suburbanview ปีที่แล้ว

    A master against all the odds in this thecno/computer times

  • @ricardorodriguez5233
    @ricardorodriguez5233 ปีที่แล้ว

    wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww un verdadero maestro