Japanese Style Bookshelf With Traditional Hand Cut Joinery | Woodworking | How To

How to make a japanese style bookshelf with traditional hand cut joinery out of jatoba and oak using both power and hand tools. A very unique and beautiful build that challenged me and was very rewarding.

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[mpcmidwest]

It seems you’re living your dream. Doing what you love while making money and sharing it with others. Awesome.

[darkstarmatter]

"He put me on the table. I've seen what he does to things on this table. Is this how it ends???" - dog

[rasen]

I respect craftsmanship like this, so amazing how so many joints and holdings can be made without using adhesives, nails, scrws, etc

[smoothdemon]

Next time can you show a still shot of the final piece for a bit? Thanks

[LiveWithMadness]

Chris, your artwork is incredible. Every piece you make you just make it as if it was the main masterpiece, and that gives you a distinctive perfection to your handmade woodwork. A lot of people when work by hand they tend to get a nice finish, but you can tell it has been handmade. Your dedication, precision and meticulousness just make your work stand out. You really motivate me to keep working on all these DIY projects and working with wood in general, which really transmit all the work that has been put behind. Keep it up, your content is so good and we love watching it!

[elaineklarissa]

For a non Japanese woodworker to actually practice this style of craftsmanship and being so good and careful at it is actually very impressive. The whole construction is satisfying to watch! Wish you'd show the whole look more and details. And I think without chamfers It'll already be looking Japanese-esque due to the joints and the finish you use. You just got yourself a new sub and a like! YAY!

[simeon]

This was amazing. So much work done with handtools. no glue, screws or nails or metal. Very nice job.

[Adam-]

Well that client is a lucky human.
That shelf will be in the family for generations.
Thanks for the upload

[talegunner]

I don't have the vocabulary to describe how great this job is. I really love this.

[raffiathblaze]

i really love the japanese style look. and the way the do stuff without fasteners or glue. that stuff lasts for centuries.

[parillaworks]

The wedges recessing into the feet is a beautiful detail. Nice work Chris!

[garrettperea]

This is the second time I've watching this video completely through. Something about it is just relaxing. Great job all around!

[vojtechbudek]

I've seen this video several times. For the first time more than a year ago. It's a beautiful creation and beautiful work.

[BischBaschBosch]

No glues, screws and nails. Love this kind of work. Good job fella.

[edwardfletcher]

I absolutely love the purity of this design ! Thank you for making the plans so affordable too !

[mahuk.]

At the start I was a bit confused on how you were making it, then it all started making sense and I realized how good of a craftsman you are. Awesome job mate. Liked and subscribed.

[adrianfirewalker]

I've been fascinated everything Japanese for 40 years, and interlocking joinery for 25
Great work!

[toshiyukisuzuki]

What joy to watch a passionate man working with some classic tools and classic Japanese techniques.

[metaspencer]

Love it, man. For me, the best thing about this video is not the shelf ... but how you talk about your process and encourage various methods. Really sweet.

[AOMartialArts]

Dang. Speechless at the final result. Oh, and the skill sets needed to create this.