Japanese Woodworking

In this video, I'll finish a curved beam. This kind of beam cannot be processed by pre-cut machines. So this time, I'll adjust the shape by chain saw. I have to imagine how to process it in advance, so it's a difficult job. I think this kind of natural shaped materials make a unique atmosphere.

In this video, I'll make the timber joint called "okkakedaisen-tsugi" This time, I'll use the maximum size of timber for this joint. It takes a lot of efforts to make this joint. I feel fun when I drive in dowels into this joint.

In this video, I'll finish the beams that I show in my videos before by plane. It's really hard to finish curved or long beams. But by planing, the timbers will get glossy and be waterproof, so that they will be durable.

Thank you for your patience! A new building series is about to begin! The framework is already completed. First, I’ll start with the insulation work.

I think I’ll be able to take a break at this location after the sash is fitted and the windows can be closed. After installing the noki-ten, my shoulders hurt.

I have installed the entrance stile and the joists under the floor. It seems the cat likes the smell of concrete when it dries. They always walk on it just before drying out. lol Next time, I’ll install the Japanese cypress floor.

Now that the second season is over, we have moved onto the new site: Season 3! This time, I will share the sill plate installation, which I’ve never shared before! There is a Japanese saying: "A house cannot be built without a foundation." As the saying suggests, if the sill plates are shifted, a house will also be shifted.

Framing will begin tomorrow. When the timber frames are transported to the site, I always participate. This is an important step.

Finally, it’s time for framing. It is a special day called “tatemae” in Japan. People involved in the construction gather and pray for the safe completion of the work. During framing, I have to move around a lot, which exhausts my legs and back. Young carpenters are a huge help.

Shoyan, a Japanese carpenter, begins Season 4 by installing sill plates for a new house. He meticulously prepares the foundation, adjusts anchor bolts, and drills precise holes in the sills. He also incorporates continuous perimeter foundation vents and installs sleepers, concluding with the tightening of all components.

This video follows a carpenter in Japan as they prepare for the framing of a house. They process and plane timbers, including pillars and exposed beams, and install the columns and lintels. The carpenter explains the importance of precise measurements and the traditional customs surrounding framing days in Japan.

The video provides a detailed look into the traditional Japanese carpentry process of "tatemae" or framing, highlighting the critical steps involved in erecting the main structure of a house.

This episode of "New Build Season 5" focuses on the installation of sills, a crucial step in carpentry. The video follows Shoyan as they meticulously position and secure the sills on the foundation, ensuring a strong and level base for the house. The process involves careful measurements, marking, and drilling, highlighting the importance of precision in construction.

This video follows a carpenter as they prepare for framing a new house. They hand-plane exposed pine beams, cut tenons for porch columns, and prepare hardware. The carpenter also discusses the importance of using a UNIC truck for unloading timber and the increased use of hardware for earthquake resistance.

This video details the crucial interior work on a new build. It covers fastening hardware, insulating the foundation for airtightness, and laying the subfloor. The carpenter explains the importance of each step for structural integrity, heat retention, and preventing future issues like creaking floors, highlighting the meticulous details involved in traditional Japanese carpentry.

Experienced carpenter Shoyan builds the sill for a compact, durable house. This sixth new build features traditional Japanese carpentry techniques alongside modern methods. Despite weather challenges, the foundation and sill are expertly installed, setting the stage for the frame.

Veteran carpenter Shoyan installs windows and reinforces the frame with studs and diagonal braces, prioritizing weatherproofing and seismic safety. This earthquake-resistant build incorporates specialized hardware and advanced techniques. The process emphasizes meticulous detail and precision in construction.

Experienced carpenter Shoyan details modern subfloor framing techniques. This episode focuses on insulation installation and the subsequent subfloor application, showcasing careful measurements and precise material placement. The process prioritizes strength and stability, emphasizing a robust foundation.