Japanese Joinery - Build a Step Stool

Watch as I build a step stool using Japanese joinery. This woodworking project is perfect for the beginner who is looking for a project with hand cut joinery.  

Using simple through tenon joinery highlighted by wedges, this timeless and functional piece of furniture was a woodworking project that I truly enjoyed building.

[understandingbibleprophecy]

Watching you work reminds me so much of sitting on the floor of my dads workshop watching him make things that we actually used in our house. Now that he’s gone they are treasures.., . watching your gentle ease of working those beautiful pieces from simple wood to thoughtful aesthetic furnishings is awesome. Thanks 🔨

[MrBrewzr]

I’m a brand new woodworker, and it just seems like every project I watch you do I learn something new, no matter how simple the project is. Thanks for the great content.

[william]

Your work shows a nice balance between pretty and practical. You work like somebody who's got a young wife and young kids! It's stuff that's built to last but it's built for people, not art critics.

[williammueller]

It's craftsmanship like this that keeps my interest alive. Can't wait to have a garage sale. It would make more than enough room to be able to start woodworking again.

[walkerorr]

The way you combine hand tools and machine tools is awesome

[arasul]

What a splendid project. It was indeed a treat to watch it.

[michaelbannerman-roberts]

Beautiful!
No need for plans, you showed all.
Had planned to make a hop-up a couple of days ago - glad I held off.
Many thx. Will take a bit longer as I won't be using electrics but I don't mind.

[oshkoshbjosh]

This is so impressive to build something like this without using nails or screws... I bet it requires a lot of patience and also a mountain of failures to overcome to get to this level of craftsman.

[monkebetao]

i just resonantly got my hands on a set of chisels and a ryoba saw and made my first box i i really want to thank you for giving me the motivation to doing it man keep up the work man

[christianchance]

Do not underestimate the importance of the tongue movement at 7:35 when doing precision work like this.

[hughjasole]

I really miss your older videos....the ones you used to make before Makers Mob and the school. Not many of real people can afford to pay for information that you got for free. I hope Neil's channel stays the same since he recently joined your mob. You were one of the true craftsman left.

[wheres_bears]

I love how you always need a small factory to make these things.

[djay]

Pegs and wedges look so much better than modern nails and screws.

[robertlemoine]

Hi Jesse, Thankyou for sharing your thoughts and experiences.awesome program.

[bjaminf]

Great video!
Wish there was a little more focus on that bottom tenon joinery. Im a noob, but tried to recreate it with some scrap, and the angle of the mortise messed me up! 😆

[adamison]

I made one of these a wile ago for my mum she loved it

[imtiyanger]

Whatever you're at, we're still here, Samurai.

[brianq-peep]

Please come back, you teach us so much 👍

[orrinjohnson]

Dude, cutting that little shoulder for your flush trim bearing to ride on was CLUTCH!

[EquilibriaHealth]

Love it. Was great to see different techniques from the one I made, which seems very similar. Thank you.