I get it and appreciate it though... I'm preparing to build on the big island of Hawaii, in an area described as a "cloud forest." It's wet. Like, really wet. I'll be building in this fashion out of necessity, as metal will rot far faster than the eucalyptus that I have access to.
For the young generation of Korea, it is forgotten. Thank you very much for the fact that artisans are dead and can see this kind of traditional work through foreigners. It is now continuing through traditional schools in Korea. It's very rare for the public to see it. You are really great...Thank you...and thank you
Being a carpenter for 38 yrs, and having an eye for detail, you my good friend, are the best I've seen at hand sawing!!! This is an art all it's own. Folks dont understand the expertise behind every tool that is picked up in your hands. There are naturals in almost any worthy endeavor. Music is a big one. You sir, are a natural with wood. It brings great satisfaction to my soul to watch you quietly persist at excellence! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. To your wife, thank you for taking care of him and building him, as he surely builds for you. Very greatful, david
Interesting to watch a video of a foreign man making Korean traditional floors. Your video made me know better about my culture. Really appreciate you!
If i've learned anything from coming back to these videos over and over again it's "take your time" I'm always just so blown away with your ability to be present with your work. The results speak for themselves, you truly are a master Mr. Chickadee.
This is also a technique used by the Korean shipmakers, So Korean ironclad ships such as the 'Turtle ship' could ram into much larger Japanese vessels and actually do more damage to them. Also if I recall correctly they use a certain type of wood that would expand when in contact with water to tighten when placed in sea.
I started watching and initially thought what a waste of time and wood. But I kept watching and came around to admire what an impressive amount of skill. By the end I was completely overcome by the sheer beauty, simplicity and serenity of all of the process, the wood, the man and how it all is just "right". Now on to watch part 2.
I noticed that Mr.Chikadee is using most of Korean traditional tools. By doing that, I trust Mr.Chikadee shows his respect to the craftsmanship of Korean carpenters who made nail free Daecheongmaru several hundreds years ago. I admire Mr.Chikadee's depth of knowledge and passion about Korean traditional joinery.
Can anyone tell me how and where he learnt to build 대청마루 using the traditional skills that Koreans have been using since the ancient dynasty? The equipment he’s using are all traditional too. Just amazed to see 👏👏👏
He has a Q&A video in his channel where he said he learned from a book about korean architecture. Can't remember the name of the book though, but you can find it there
I see all these thank yous from overseas and all I can say is WOW. People talk about appropriation all the time lately but I think we forget to also mention shared culture that preserves it and even broadens interest in its nuance. I am ecstatic that artisans the world over are able to preserve this knowledge in video format no less so it is archived for generations. Thank you sir for your work.
It has to be so very satisfying when a connection fits as well as the ones you do.....especially such an intricate connection. Your work is an artwork as well and not just structural components. Very well done.
I was a UBC journeyman carpenter, and unfortunately I had to get rid of all my old handtools. I plan or rather dream to buy again the old handtools, such as saws, planes, chisels, etc, for when I retire, to build handmade furniture. There is such tranquility and satisfaction in taking your time as you shape the wood by hand yourself, that even imagining it is impossible to comprehend. You just have to have it in your heart, and you have to do it to understand this fully. Someone said that this is nothing less than "sawdust therapy" I would love to know where you got your chisels and slick from. And that mortise framing auger hand drill is awesome. Love your lumber saw 😍
At least nowdays is not so difficult to buy tools since some people don't appreciate them and sell them cheap or even throw them in the trash...good luck!
Nice to see a new video from you. The level of skill use to make things by hand are second to none. Your craftsmanship is a true joy to watch no matter what you make. I will truely enjoy this build series.
The use of angled holes formed by two separate pieces with the locking board held in place by angled rectangular pegs is so unbelievably elegant that I had to rewind the video twice. I constantly find myself marvelling at the keen thinking that ancient builders used to solve the architectural need to build something with a minimum of metal fasteners. I also have to give you a great deal of thanks; you present this in a way that makes it much easier to understand to enormous ingenuity involved, and in a fashion that makes it accessible to just about anyone. I truly enjoyed watching this. Thank You.
Really love this tutorial! So inspiring. Watch it over & over. Made a free standing wall to hold up my tv based off of this. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
I’ve been a professional tile setter and hardwood installer for the last 26 years so I’ve seen, and been a part of, many many houses being built. That being said this is some of thee finest craftsmanship I’ve ever seen. I’m blown away at your skill, patience and talent.
How can anyone do a thumbs down to this! Awesome carpentry, and a pleasure to watch. Thank you for your work on showing how to do some fabulous flooring.
@@MrChickadee Are you planning to do the Korean style of radiant heating ? Just curious if that's in the plan or if there was some other motivation for deciding to go that direction. I work with metal for a living and find I prefer forging hand tools more than knives for a change of pace. So subbed and 👍 your video style lets me see more of how they work close up and that's really helpful. Thanks 😊👍
I always thought my antique eggbeater drill was super cool.... I did... until I saw that absolute beauty! Those old tools are so creative and use intelligent design and engineering to utilize the manufacturing and materials available at the time! That particular period is full of interesting and super ingenious and verrry specific tools! Like that awesome jig for cutting a slot! So cool.
Dear Mr. Chickadee. Simply fantastic. Craftsmanship at a very high level is shown. It is inspirational and a kind of meditational to watch. Moreover all these old and wonderful tools are amazing. Some I have never seen before. You're a really skilled worker with lots of love/dedication and even more patience to do things right. Congrats. Best regards Postscriptum: This was the first of your videos I have watched but definitely not the last one!
This is wood working technique of the old days which I always admire. It requires high skill and accurate measurements using simple tools. It deserves to be called an environmentally friendly way
I have only just found your channel through this video and already I am hooked. It's so relaxing to see a true artisan at work. It's also nice to know that all of the traditional skills of woodworking haven't died out and are still being used in these days of modern, quick, motorised work. I've subscribed and can't wait to see your other videos.
Beautiful Craftsmanship. I have always loved seeing this style of Asian timber framing. I very much look forward to seeing the progress on the rest of the floor system.
Darchungmaru(대청마루) was very important part of traditional house in Korean. It required high skilled craftsmanship as it build with 100% wood without any nail.
It is wonderful to see the beauty of craftsmanship brought to life in your video. To see the old ways preserved, amazing. Thank you for sharing with us!
Beautiful to watch, there's no better feeling than using your basic hand tools, purity of work with a deep sense of appreciation.. hats off to Mr chickadee
@@MrChickadee I am not an expert but if you build rooms around the Maru (floor) that is called as daechung-maru. It serves as a living room like in modern houses. ;) If it is a separate pavilion style (jung-ja in Korean), I frankly don't know whether it is called as Maru or not. Anyways, your work is beautiful. Can't wait for the next video.
Astounding! Incredible patience and commitment to Quality.. Impressed doesn't even begin to cover it.. Well done indeed! Look forward to watching the rest of this project...
Can you be more of a man than Mr. Chickadee? I think the answer is no! I'm incredibly inspired and mind blown by the incredible amount of time patients and practice it must take to do this all by hand. Been watching you for years now, and I am always amazed at your work :)
this is a beautiful video, and different from the ones that have come before. it is some combination of the simple joinery, the changing seasons, the way the wind catches the shavings and pulls them away from the plane, your patient dedication- some combination of these things makes this video unique.
@@superdansilverman depends on application, bevel up to pair to a line or drive a mortise to another line, bevel down to steer and prevent going too deep, prevent digging in
17:35 laying down on the job tut tut. Great to watch a craftsman at work. Lovely to watch. You must get a lot of satisfaction from your work, I know I do.
Attractive, satisfying video. One thing I was taught by craftsmen born before 1900. Applies to both saw an file. Let it work in the sharp direction, lift it a bit and pull it back. This keeps the teeth sharp longer. With the file and metal, you don't fill the grooves. Between sharpenings you get more work done.
At first thank you for your Videos, also that are truly very inspiring and a true lesson in calmness, precision and execution. You are truly working in a "beautiful" way , followed you trough your videos and I realised the way of the woodworking is practice, practice and practice, then the result comes. Thank you thousand times.
Yes, thats correct, practice, many thousands of repititions. If you care to see, you can look at my earlier attempts at timber framing in the playlist "our timber frame workshop" on our channel, much different a few years ago!
@@MrChickadee I really enjoyed the work you have done in your workshop, from timber to heating . You inspired me also to buy old tools, mainly planes and some drills and learn to use them while putting them at good use. Cheers!
Hi Mr. Chickadee, I hope you are doing well? Traditional Korean floor 대청마루 ( daecheongmaru) PART I -a wooden floor without nails, screws or glue was super amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing your time, talents, skills, and Exceptional Craftsmanship in your videos. Take care and wishing you the very best. Subscribed, liked, & shared. Back to more videos :D
Skillful.. Wow amazing to watch and a heart touching art. These day people don't know those tools anymore but those tools deserve to be in a art museum. I want to learn those talents too. 👍😍
You have some really beautiful tools. It's a pleasure to see them in use. It must be really satisfying when those pieces notch together. It's satisfying to watch 😝
Always great to see anything by your channel pop up in my notifications> Might be time for a tour of what you have done on your homesite. :-) Pretty please? :-)
never have I seen a man with such a burning hatred of metal fasteners
We need more of this
Matched only by his burning disgust for electricity.
I get it and appreciate it though...
I'm preparing to build on the big island of Hawaii, in an area described as a "cloud forest." It's wet. Like, really wet. I'll be building in this fashion out of necessity, as metal will rot far faster than the eucalyptus that I have access to.
Don't forget glue.
For the young generation of Korea, it is forgotten.
Thank you very much for the fact that artisans are dead and can see this kind of traditional work through foreigners.
It is now continuing through traditional schools in Korea.
It's very rare for the public to see it.
You are really great...Thank you...and thank you
Sadly it's not just Korea where skills like this are forgotten. Most developed countries have forgotten how to hand make even simple things.
Indeed many skills such as this have been forgotten to the passing of time
ㅎㅎ
Being a carpenter for 38 yrs, and having an eye for detail, you my good friend, are the best I've seen at hand sawing!!! This is an art all it's own. Folks dont understand the expertise behind every tool that is picked up in your hands. There are naturals in almost any worthy endeavor. Music is a big one. You sir, are a natural with wood. It brings great satisfaction to my soul to watch you quietly persist at excellence! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. To your wife, thank you for taking care of him and building him, as he surely builds for you. Very greatful, david
Interesting to watch a video of a foreign man making Korean traditional floors. Your video made me know better about my culture. Really appreciate you!
This man has the sawing skills of a god good lord he follow that line perfectly with such a wide cut unbelievable.
놀랍네요. 외국인이 대청마루를 만드는 것도 대단한데 기계없이 수작업으로 그것도 혼자서 다 하다니.
Thankyou for no irritating music luv this series
If i've learned anything from coming back to these videos over and over again it's "take your time" I'm always just so blown away with your ability to be present with your work. The results speak for themselves, you truly are a master Mr. Chickadee.
This is also a technique used by the Korean shipmakers, So Korean ironclad ships such as the 'Turtle ship' could ram into much larger Japanese vessels and actually do more damage to them. Also if I recall correctly they use a certain type of wood that would expand when in contact with water to tighten when placed in sea.
Most woods will expand and swell when in constant contact with water.
Maybe Hinoki Cypress?
This and the followup are two of my favorite RUclips videos. Most, I watch once and forget about. But I keep coming back to these every few months.
Glad you like them!
I never realized how much good audio contributes to carpentry vids. Nice.
Glad you enjoyed it
This channel is teaching me to slow down and do things right the first time.
I started watching and initially thought what a waste of time and wood. But I kept watching and came around to admire what an impressive amount of skill. By the end I was completely overcome by the sheer beauty, simplicity and serenity of all of the process, the wood, the man and how it all is just "right". Now on to watch part 2.
I noticed that Mr.Chikadee is using most of Korean traditional tools. By doing that, I trust Mr.Chikadee shows his respect to the craftsmanship of Korean carpenters who made nail free Daecheongmaru several hundreds years ago. I admire Mr.Chikadee's depth of knowledge and passion about Korean traditional joinery.
thank you my teacher. peace love and respect
안녕하세요.저는 한국에 거주중인 사람 입니다.
외국인 유튜버 분께서 이렇게 한국 대청마루를 제작해 주신것이 무척 감사합니다👍👍👍
Not just a very talented carpenter but a very good film maker.
Can anyone tell me how and where he learnt to build 대청마루 using the traditional skills that Koreans have been using since the ancient dynasty? The equipment he’s using are all traditional too. Just amazed to see 👏👏👏
He has a Q&A video in his channel where he said he learned from a book about korean architecture. Can't remember the name of the book though, but you can find it there
Dude! Love it! Thanks for sharing old school wisdom...never seen this. Teaching without talking...RUclips at it’s best.🕊
I see all these thank yous from overseas and all I can say is WOW. People talk about appropriation all the time lately but I think we forget to also mention shared culture that preserves it and even broadens interest in its nuance.
I am ecstatic that artisans the world over are able to preserve this knowledge in video format no less so it is archived for generations.
Thank you sir for your work.
It has to be so very satisfying when a connection fits as well as the ones you do.....especially such an intricate connection. Your work is an artwork as well and not just structural components. Very well done.
내 18분을 그냥 가져가 버렸네!!!
대단하고 놀라운 실력입니다....솜씨는 한옥 대목장인데 한국인이 아니네요...ㅎㅎ
I was a UBC journeyman carpenter, and unfortunately I had to get rid of all my old handtools. I plan or rather dream to buy again the old handtools, such as saws, planes, chisels, etc, for when I retire, to build handmade furniture. There is such tranquility and satisfaction in taking your time as you shape the wood by hand yourself, that even imagining it is impossible to comprehend. You just have to have it in your heart, and you have to do it to understand this fully. Someone said that this is nothing less than "sawdust therapy" I would love to know where you got your chisels and slick from. And that mortise framing auger hand drill is awesome. Love your lumber saw 😍
At least nowdays is not so difficult to buy tools since some people don't appreciate them and sell them cheap or even throw them in the trash...good luck!
Nice to see a new video from you.
The level of skill use to make things by hand are second to none. Your craftsmanship is a true joy to watch no matter what you make.
I will truely enjoy this build series.
어렸던 시절에, 외갓집에 가면 볼 수 있었던 대청마루를 보다니... 그것도 한국인이 아닌 외국인이 만드는 대청마루. 감사합니다. 추억을 되돌아볼 수 있도록 해주어서.
The use of angled holes formed by two separate pieces with the locking board held in place by angled rectangular pegs is so unbelievably elegant that I had to rewind the video twice. I constantly find myself marvelling at the keen thinking that ancient builders used to solve the architectural need to build something with a minimum of metal fasteners.
I also have to give you a great deal of thanks; you present this in a way that makes it much easier to understand to enormous ingenuity involved, and in a fashion that makes it accessible to just about anyone. I truly enjoyed watching this.
Thank You.
Really love this tutorial! So inspiring. Watch it over & over. Made a free standing wall to hold up my tv based off of this. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
한국의 옛문화를 외국인이 알아보고 만들다니.고맙고 새롭게 느껴집니다.
I’ve been a professional tile setter and hardwood installer for the last 26 years so I’ve seen, and been a part of, many many houses being built. That being said this is some of thee finest craftsmanship I’ve ever seen. I’m blown away at your skill, patience and talent.
YOU ARE AMAZING, OLD SCHOOL CARPENTER, SIMPLY FANTASTIC
Your videos are always so satisfying to watch. You are truly an artist! Great and beautiful work!
Thank you so much for your hard work to revive a beauty of Korean traditional wood floor. 💯💯💯
youtube channels like this really need 2 thumbs up
How can anyone do a thumbs down to this! Awesome carpentry, and a pleasure to watch. Thank you for your work on showing how to do some fabulous flooring.
the sound of a hammer in the forest, brings me back to Michigan. Love it
I miss Michigan Kalamazoo so much...
Very impressive joinery! I can’t wait to see the rest of the floor!
Im honored! Soon!
@@MrChickadee Are you planning to do the Korean style of radiant heating ?
Just curious if that's in the plan or if there was some other motivation for deciding to go that direction.
I work with metal for a living and find I prefer forging hand tools more than knives for a change of pace.
So subbed and 👍 your video style lets me see more of how they work close up and that's really helpful.
Thanks 😊👍
I have wanted to learn to build without nails for so long, and your videos are very inspiring.
That hand cranked drillpress is a work of art, as is you work good sir. Thank you for sharing.
I always thought my antique eggbeater drill was super cool.... I did... until I saw that absolute beauty!
Those old tools are so creative and use intelligent design and engineering to utilize the manufacturing and materials available at the time! That particular period is full of interesting and super ingenious and verrry specific tools!
Like that awesome jig for cutting a slot! So cool.
@@DanteYewToob do you know what it's called or what period it's from?
@@nealweatherhead497 it’s called a beam drill
Dear Mr. Chickadee.
Simply fantastic. Craftsmanship at a very high level is shown. It is inspirational and a kind of meditational to watch. Moreover all these old and wonderful tools are amazing. Some I have never seen before. You're a really skilled worker with lots of love/dedication and even more patience to do things right. Congrats.
Best regards
Postscriptum: This was the first of your videos I have watched but definitely not the last one!
Fantastic. 과학과 지혜가 담긴 대단한 작품입니다. 👍
What most satisfies me, is that you are ambidextrous and so relaxed when working. Congratulations.
I need a dose of reality every day. This is as real as it gets. No BS here! Beautiful work and likewise filming. Thank you!
This is wood working technique of the old days which I always admire. It requires high skill and accurate measurements using simple tools. It deserves to be called an environmentally friendly way
You are an artist and a fine craftsman. I could fall asleep listening to the beautiful sounds of you working, it is so relaxing.
I have only just found your channel through this video and already I am hooked. It's so relaxing to see a true artisan at work. It's also nice to know that all of the traditional skills of woodworking haven't died out and are still being used in these days of modern, quick, motorised work. I've subscribed and can't wait to see your other videos.
Now I can understand how was them built. I loved sleep on there in summer at grandmas. Thanks alot and good job!!
Beautiful Craftsmanship. I have always loved seeing this style of Asian timber framing.
I very much look forward to seeing the progress on the rest of the floor system.
Skilled young man there. Lovely to see some older hand tools being used too.
I don’t comment very often, whenever I go to RUclips your channel is the first I look for. Just Beautiful Work, THANK YOU for SHARING ‼️👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸
Darchungmaru(대청마루) was very important part of traditional house in Korean. It required high skilled craftsmanship as it build with 100% wood without any nail.
I wonder how much traditional knowledge we must have lost over the years when you see work like this. Nice. 😁😀😎
I find these videos are the best and most calming way to start my day
. . . no talking, just letting the work show for itself your amazing skills. Thank you.
Wow. Impressed. On two levels: the man showing it and the people who developed it.
These are some of the most satisfying videos on the internet. Thank you so much for sharing.
It is wonderful to see the beauty of craftsmanship brought to life in your video. To see the old ways preserved, amazing. Thank you for sharing with us!
In a life full of stress, I found a lot of peace watching your work. Thank you
Amazing. Like a meditation watching this guy.
Beautiful to watch, there's no better feeling than using your basic hand tools, purity of work with a deep sense of appreciation.. hats off to Mr chickadee
Words cannot do justice to the fine work exhibited here!
Never expected to see the floor from a foreign youtuber's channel. I used to lay down on the floor in my younger days. Great work!
Thank you for the comment! How is my translation?
@@MrChickadee I am not an expert but if you build rooms around the Maru (floor) that is called as daechung-maru. It serves as a living room like in modern houses. ;) If it is a separate pavilion style (jung-ja in Korean), I frankly don't know whether it is called as Maru or not. Anyways, your work is beautiful. Can't wait for the next video.
Love that shelter tarp cover thing, I might use that at work.
멋있어요~👍very nice
Unbelievable amount of work and it's not just the work but the cost for all that work. Which raises the question of economics in the process.
There is nothing like the sound of sharp tools on quality wood.
I love your stuff, man! So calming. The echo when you land a blow puts me right where you are.
How satisfyiing it must be that after creating those complex joints to have them fit together perfectly.
Astounding! Incredible patience and commitment to Quality.. Impressed doesn't even begin to cover it.. Well done indeed!
Look forward to watching the rest of this project...
Thank you! Cheers!
Can you be more of a man than Mr. Chickadee? I think the answer is no! I'm incredibly inspired and mind blown by the incredible amount of time patients and practice it must take to do this all by hand. Been watching you for years now, and I am always amazed at your work :)
this is a beautiful video, and different from the ones that have come before. it is some combination of the simple joinery, the changing seasons, the way the wind catches the shavings and pulls them away from the plane, your patient dedication- some combination of these things makes this video unique.
sometimes you use a chisel with the bevel down, and sometimes with the bevel up. why is this?
Achilles 1776 u would have to understand the chickadee to know the soul of this man.
@@superdansilverman depends on application, bevel up to pair to a line or drive a mortise to another line, bevel down to steer and prevent going too deep, prevent digging in
When that timber popped in flush it was pure satisfaction. Complete respect for the craft.
17:35 laying down on the job tut tut. Great to watch a craftsman at work. Lovely to watch. You must get a lot of satisfaction from your work, I know I do.
Attractive, satisfying video. One thing I was taught by craftsmen born before 1900. Applies to both saw an file. Let it work in the sharp direction, lift it a bit and pull it back. This keeps the teeth sharp longer. With the file and metal, you don't fill the grooves. Between sharpenings you get more work done.
This type of technique is absolutely beautiful.
That floor is going to last more than 100 decads.amazing love your work.
I would love to learn this art.
Your skills are just awesome. Appreciate your patience. Perfection is what you are. Learnt a lot of joinery skills from you.
Friend, kudos for using your saw both-handed. I enjoyed watching. Keep being yourself.
Poetry in motion...absolutely brilliant as usual.
At first thank you for your Videos, also that are truly very inspiring and a true lesson in calmness, precision and execution. You are truly working in a "beautiful" way , followed you trough your videos and I realised the way of the woodworking is practice, practice and practice, then the result comes.
Thank you thousand times.
Yes, thats correct, practice, many thousands of repititions. If you care to see, you can look at my earlier attempts at timber framing in the playlist "our timber frame workshop" on our channel, much different a few years ago!
@@MrChickadee I really enjoyed the work you have done in your workshop, from timber to heating . You inspired me also to buy old tools, mainly planes and some drills and learn to use them while putting them at good use. Cheers!
Again, simply amazing skill, precision and patience.
Hi Mr. Chickadee, I hope you are doing well? Traditional Korean floor 대청마루 ( daecheongmaru) PART I -a wooden floor without nails, screws or glue was super amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing your time, talents, skills, and Exceptional Craftsmanship in your videos. Take care and wishing you the very best. Subscribed, liked, & shared. Back to more videos :D
This is awesome. Woodworking, unfortunately, is a lost art in Korea. Good to see you are keeping it alive!
I needed a good lie down after watching you build that floor. That was AMAZING. Well done from DownUnder 🇳🇿
I would love to see all the planers, chisels and saws in this remarkable craftsman’s collection.
The strength of a man and the sharpness of his tools.
I like the calmness you display as you do your beautiful work.
대체 우리나라 마루까는법은 또 어떻게 아셨지...전부터 봐왔지만 대단합니다!
Спасибо за отличное видео! Познавательно и просто приятно смотреть. Привет из России.
Your floor frame looks super solid Mr. C, thank you.
Never tire from watching every moment....Thank You !
You videos are a respite for me.
Collecting the tools to build a simple cabin in the future.
Skillful.. Wow amazing to watch and a heart touching art. These day people don't know those tools anymore but those tools deserve to be in a art museum. I want to learn those talents too. 👍😍
You have some really beautiful tools. It's a pleasure to see them in use. It must be really satisfying when those pieces notch together. It's satisfying to watch 😝
so incredibly satisfying. my korean blood gets the chills
Among the most beautiful video I ever seen.very pure.congrats sir
Truly ambidextrous!!!!! Sawing and chiseling with both hands....awesome
Razor-sharp tools in skilled hands make impossible things. Respect.
Educational and awe inspiring artistry. Your videos always put me in a good place. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words
Outstanding joinery work. Very nicely done.
Always great to see anything by your channel pop up in my notifications> Might be time for a tour of what you have done on your homesite. :-) Pretty please? :-)
I agree fully on both accounts
Sign up for his next class?
Watching those ribbons of wood shooting out of that wooden thingamajig....just about the most magical thing I've seen all week. Wow.