WEDGED DOVETAIL OAK MEDICINE CABINET

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  • Опубликовано: 8 авг 2017
  • This simple medicine cabinet is made from reclaimed red and white oak taken from a house built around WWI. The carcase is joined using an old German favorite, the wedged dovetail. This is our favorite form of dovetailing for cabinet type work, no glue or clamps are needed as the wedged dovetails hold in both directions. The trick is to cut the pins first, use them to layout the tails then cut the tails slightly off square, leaving the outside edge open but the inside edges very tight.
    Cabinet doors are given both breadboard ends as well as sliding dovetail battens as a double measure against seasonal movement, this was often seen in ancient Chinese joinery.
    Finished with our favorite, raw linseed oil/citrus solvent 50/50 mixed.

Комментарии • 346

  • @Rusticus-jy8pp
    @Rusticus-jy8pp 7 лет назад +12

    I think that's the first time I've ever seen wedged dovetail........pretty cool

  • @tonywatson987
    @tonywatson987 7 лет назад +13

    The art of Zen woodworking. You never disappoint, Mr. Chickadee.

  • @genegoodman5233
    @genegoodman5233 4 года назад +13

    Josh sometime I would like to see the furniture and cabinets that you have made in their places inside the house, if this is not a violation of your privacy. Would love to see the finished house. Maybe I just haven't seen the right video yet. Enjoyed every one that I have seen. Thanks
    Some people have asked where you learned to do this, where did your easygoing and calm disposition come from. Well in your Q and A video I think you said you were in the Marines for 5 years. What a great way to start off. Thank you for your service, Sir.

  • @nachosomundo
    @nachosomundo 7 лет назад

    Dude, I could write poetry about the way you handle these tools. You just split a quarter inch plank perfectly in half with a HANDSAW. How are you so amazing at this?

    • @MrChickadee
      @MrChickadee  7 лет назад

      Thanks buddy, lots and lots of practice and mistakes!

  • @wayneburchwell1977
    @wayneburchwell1977 7 лет назад

    I have watched all your videos more than once. You are a terrific craftsman and I like to watch someone who is good at what they do. I think I heard you say something once.

  • @staticpower4105
    @staticpower4105 7 месяцев назад

    Very nicely done and a good kitty supervisor too.

  • @georghalder2816
    @georghalder2816 3 года назад

    Hi! I am German, but saw these wedged dovetails in your video for the first time. Have tried this technique on a door-frame - it worked perfectly. Thanks for showing! Georg

  • @Tehillim5784
    @Tehillim5784 7 лет назад +4

    Nice! .. Having lived in Appalachia for all of my life (64 yrs.) and chasing down, and buying and selling, old antique hand made Appalachian primitive items, your skill set and crafting is up there with the very best.
    P.S. I hope you are able to pass on your techniques to the next generation.
    How sometimes I yearn for the old ways of doing things.

  • @leapinglemurcraftworks6426
    @leapinglemurcraftworks6426 7 лет назад +1

    Just fantastic. The number of joinery techniques, planes and other tools used is amazing - real hand tool work. I've never seen the wedge dovetail before. It's a beautiful piece in it's simplicity. Thanks for posting this. Scott

  • @xsbiggy6349
    @xsbiggy6349 7 лет назад

    I'm rather envious of your collection of hand planes. From one woodworker to another, thank you for helping keep the traditional tools of our trade working and for others to see.

  • @paulorchard7960
    @paulorchard7960 5 лет назад +3

    Nice work Chickadee, you have mastered the rip saw, not many can do that! Watching a talented man using old plough and molding planes is a joy, and you do it very well! You must have had very good instruction, these skills are not learnt in “shop class” !

    • @huvrr1
      @huvrr1 Год назад

      His ability to split those boards in half thickness is impressive. I can NOT saw that straight.

  • @TheBigLeeg
    @TheBigLeeg 4 года назад +1

    I’m always impressed to see the tools Mr. C has acquired. These tools all appear to be from the golden age of tool making. 1820-1920. Even some tools as late as the mid 1940’s retained the quality EXPECTED when manufactured and sold at market. The expectation was these tools ,properly used and maintained ,would perform their respective function an entire lifetime. Additionally , these tools could be maintained by the user. Only the highest quality materials and manufacturing processes where used. These practices , having been refined in the old world for perhaps a 1000 years in some cases and streamlined in the new, culminated in only the finest tools. Friends I wish we could return to these standards. Let’s leave the era of disposable goods behind and return to an era where we only purchase the highest quality goods. But only have to purchase these goods once. Granted a little more is spent up front. But ultimately it will be a better investment have realized it’s purpose for long enough to out compete it’s disposable counterpart 10, 20, even 100 times over. Can you cite an example of an item that would befit this criteria today? I would sight a great straight razor. Initial purchase for the lifetime quality level razor and maintenance kit average’s $400. Disposables refills can vary greatly. But I posit that even the cheapest would run better than $400 over a lifetime. Not to mention what did a load of bread cost 30 years ago vs today? What will $400 buy you 30 years from now?

  • @cocolonger
    @cocolonger 7 лет назад +22

    Respect, I see some people suggesting the use of power tools, they don´t get it. fine craftsmanship and talent, congrats.

    • @thefinesthobbo4524
      @thefinesthobbo4524 Год назад

      Ive gotten similar comments about the cabin Im building. People telling me I should use tractors, chainsaws, etc. Im using axes, saws, chisels by choice, not because i have no other means. The hand tools I and this guy are 10x harder to get than any power tool and 100x harder to get good at.

  • @E.lectricityNorth
    @E.lectricityNorth 7 лет назад +2

    6:38 Wood shavings rasp...great idea. I feel like a green apprentice, wide-eyed and watching in awe, as the master shares the secrets of his craft. Your demeanour makes it seem like you served a long and attentive apprenticeship. If not, your self-taught skills are superlative and you possess a fine focus and great attention to planning and detail. Great video as usual!

  • @TrustNotta
    @TrustNotta 5 лет назад +3

    I really admire the patience and commitment to old world ways. I don’t know that I would be able to do things that way. Nice job👍🏼

  • @yannkitson116
    @yannkitson116 7 лет назад +5

    Beautiful work... pure and simple.

  • @well2472
    @well2472 7 лет назад +2

    thats beautiful, i also like how your cat sits there and mentally says, "YA THATS RIGHT, WORK AROUND ME.."

  • @phil.pinsky
    @phil.pinsky 7 лет назад +5

    This is the first time I've watched a 15 minute RUclips video and been disappointed that it was over. Also, that wedged dovetail thing is brand new information to me. Genius!

  • @jacobparrick807
    @jacobparrick807 6 лет назад +2

    ive learned how to woodwork alot from youtube and watched probably thousands of videos like this, THIS one was the best ive seen, unbelievable, great work

  • @paulmeir6528
    @paulmeir6528 7 лет назад +1

    Always good to see you work. Thanks for the upload.

  • @Bokreeder
    @Bokreeder 7 лет назад +6

    As always it's enthralling to watch you work. You have such a beautiful skill and I'm thankful that you share it with us!

  • @ddoyle11
    @ddoyle11 7 лет назад +4

    Absolutely lovely. And it was very nice of the cat to allow you to use her space to work in.....

  • @Lemongrasspicker
    @Lemongrasspicker 7 лет назад +3

    That is awesome. Really enjoyed watching you build that

  • @thanegrooms
    @thanegrooms 7 лет назад

    Those tools! Those skills! One of the only RUclips channels I can just play and know I will not be disappointed.

  • @awnassowey
    @awnassowey 5 лет назад

    Your old ways never get old. Great stuff!!!

  • @hein2958
    @hein2958 7 лет назад +1

    Excellent work and technique, thank you for sharing. Love the wedge dovetail style.

  • @JakeRaytheRounder
    @JakeRaytheRounder 7 лет назад +1

    Another great project. Thanks for sharing.

  • @stanleyjones2085
    @stanleyjones2085 6 лет назад

    You truly are a master craftsmen!!!

  • @warrenjames1962
    @warrenjames1962 7 лет назад +2

    Wow! Yet another example of your considerable talent Mr.C!! Elegant simplicity.

  • @charlesloveday9208
    @charlesloveday9208 7 лет назад +1

    Another awesome project shared by an awesome woodworking perfectionists!

  • @alejandrobavassonepotedequ1969
    @alejandrobavassonepotedequ1969 7 лет назад

    Excellent work !!!! Worthy of a master carpenter.
    Thank you very much.

  • @kirn.creations
    @kirn.creations 6 лет назад +1

    Love how this turned out. Great job!

  • @fzapp
    @fzapp 7 лет назад

    Well done!!! I to enjoy working with the old traditional tools!

  • @xysix2548
    @xysix2548 7 лет назад

    What exquisite workmanship, and all of without power tools. Awesome!

  • @Gurblash
    @Gurblash 7 лет назад +1

    This is my favorite project of yours. Keep up the great work.

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston5406 6 лет назад

    Very nice Mr. C ! Thank you.

  • @randyrich938
    @randyrich938 7 лет назад +1

    Amazing job as usual. I am always on the lookout for the hand tools I see you using in your videos

  • @eliasmaximiliano
    @eliasmaximiliano 7 лет назад +4

    Beautiful work as always!!☺️

  • @MacAttack2010
    @MacAttack2010 7 лет назад

    How difficult is it to be on RUclips and live so simplistically? I appreciate all the time and dedication you and your wife have taken to share with us.

  • @JimDockrellWatertone
    @JimDockrellWatertone 7 лет назад

    Another great build. Wonderful!

  • @thelearninghomestead3266
    @thelearninghomestead3266 7 лет назад +1

    Amazing and beautiful as always!

  • @scruffy6151
    @scruffy6151 7 лет назад

    very nicely done, old is new again no waste. thank you.

  • @chrisadamvideo3299
    @chrisadamvideo3299 7 лет назад

    This video makes me feel good about life. Always a joy watching your content, thanks

  • @mattborel4266
    @mattborel4266 7 лет назад

    Gorgeous. And therapeutic to watch the creation, as usual.

  • @tomnekuda3818
    @tomnekuda3818 4 года назад

    There is just so much innovation in this build.....learned a lot. So beautiful and peaceful.

  • @pebblesthecat3625
    @pebblesthecat3625 4 года назад +1

    Just beautiful. A master craftsman would be proud of this piece, let alone someone who is self taught. Your fury little apprentice did a stunning job of watching your every move as usual.

  • @skelitalmisfit12
    @skelitalmisfit12 7 лет назад

    Another absolutely beautiful video, thank you for sharing Mr. Chickadee!

  • @Tugmun11
    @Tugmun11 6 лет назад +1

    Wow that is beautiful, thanks for sharing.

  • @geraldwest3428
    @geraldwest3428 7 лет назад +2

    Excellent job, you're very talented mister. The cats are very cool also! My Dad and I use to repurpose old floor boards to build cabinets and doors back in the 70s. Thanks again for sharing your exceptional talent.

  • @greigotee8585
    @greigotee8585 7 лет назад

    Beautiful work Mr Chickadee Beautiful camera work Mrs Chickadee

  • @thecordlesscarpenter7956
    @thecordlesscarpenter7956 7 лет назад

    Liked how you went with a sliding door vs hinges; keeps it simple, functional and elegant.

  • @abbykirby1710
    @abbykirby1710 6 лет назад +1

    You do some beautiful work!

  • @tereseduffy6591
    @tereseduffy6591 7 лет назад

    Beautiful cabinet.

  • @RedfishInc
    @RedfishInc 6 лет назад

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @erroleabrown4317
    @erroleabrown4317 5 лет назад

    Beautiful beautiful work

  • @jasonhammond4640
    @jasonhammond4640 5 лет назад +1

    A fine collection of wooden bodied planes you have Sir and as always you do excellent work with them.👍👍

  • @austinsims-vaughn1398
    @austinsims-vaughn1398 7 лет назад

    Wonderful work as always.

  • @TermiteUSA
    @TermiteUSA 6 лет назад

    Roy Underhill and Paul Sellers would be proud to know you Mr Chickadee.

  • @matheuslbarros
    @matheuslbarros Год назад

    really a great content, i have learned a lot of techniques here in this channel, please continue to share your work, thanks a lot

  • @jhtnpa
    @jhtnpa 4 года назад

    Just outstanding...love your work and videography!

  • @txdiver73
    @txdiver73 7 лет назад

    Beautiful work.

  • @patrickroos
    @patrickroos 5 лет назад

    I just love to watch this! Most satisfying!

  • @victortallerbushcraft442
    @victortallerbushcraft442 7 лет назад

    Sin palabras!! Hermoso trabajo!!

  • @ricardomagnificent
    @ricardomagnificent 3 года назад

    Nice work. Love the design.

  • @jrfree
    @jrfree 7 лет назад

    Mesmerizing!
    As always.

  • @2001DestructionofLies
    @2001DestructionofLies 7 лет назад

    you SIR are a CRAFTSMAN, beautiful piece and extraordinary work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @indigoblue4791
    @indigoblue4791 4 года назад

    Such gorgeous tools even!

  • @thequietworkshop3228
    @thequietworkshop3228 7 лет назад

    Best yet! Lovely work. I couldn't work out what you were doing with the stopped grooves for a minute. Then everything became clear. Great job.

  • @woodwoman9130
    @woodwoman9130 7 лет назад +1

    Beautiful! Love the cats too. Thanks

  • @rmojo23
    @rmojo23 7 лет назад

    You make this stuff look so easy. You have great skill!

  • @scottryker4888
    @scottryker4888 6 лет назад +1

    Man I'm hooked on your vids. Amazing skill and craftsmanship! Reminds me of the days I would sit in my grandfather's woodshop while he worked.

  • @adamking4090
    @adamking4090 7 лет назад

    you must get a pretty good feeling inside when you walk around your house the pride you take in your work very impressive

  • @rodrigogalliano4609
    @rodrigogalliano4609 Год назад

    Beautiful! Bravo

  • @jonathangriggs9123
    @jonathangriggs9123 7 лет назад

    Absolutely glorious

  • @michaelandjennataylor4695
    @michaelandjennataylor4695 7 лет назад

    Very impressive, I appreciate how well you take care of your tools. Michael

  • @davidwhite9906
    @davidwhite9906 7 лет назад

    That's a true craftsman!

  • @trueleyes
    @trueleyes 5 лет назад

    Do you ever feel like you were born in the wrong century? All the hard work you go through with such person clearly you love what you do and you do it very well. I love watching and I have seen them all. I am an avid fan of your.

  • @rudolfzaris675
    @rudolfzaris675 6 лет назад +1

    Perfect work.
    This is so much satisfying to watch...
    The cat is cute.

  • @chrisferrell574
    @chrisferrell574 7 лет назад

    Your skills are amazing!! Thanks for sharing your videos

  • @lanevotapka4012
    @lanevotapka4012 7 лет назад

    Beautiful, Mr. C!

  • @liammeharry
    @liammeharry 7 лет назад

    Absolutely beautiful. You should be very proud

  • @tangle70
    @tangle70 7 лет назад +1

    Your videos are as well done as your woodworking. Thanks for the videos.

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston5406 5 лет назад

    Looking good Mr. C.

  • @williamzanghettijr5862
    @williamzanghettijr5862 7 лет назад

    What superb work you do young man! I always enjoy watching you work wood , William

  • @LolitasGarden
    @LolitasGarden 7 лет назад +2

    Great show!

  • @raynoladominguez4730
    @raynoladominguez4730 7 лет назад

    Beautiful! Very Zen video, very nice work.

  • @jimulm2460
    @jimulm2460 7 лет назад

    Beautiful work

  • @kelleym3
    @kelleym3 5 лет назад

    Nice, love the tools you use, working with them is where I want to be.

  • @andreasm249
    @andreasm249 7 лет назад

    Very nice work Mr Chickadee!!

  • @thomasarussellsr
    @thomasarussellsr 6 лет назад

    Beautiful!

  • @Fabiotorti1
    @Fabiotorti1 7 лет назад

    Remarkable skills!

  • @AllwissendxD
    @AllwissendxD 7 лет назад

    Just discovered this channel and i have to say the atmosphere transported through your videos is truly amazing. watching, or rather listening to your videos is liek asmr for me.

  • @micheloderso
    @micheloderso 7 лет назад +1

    Wunderschön! Und wie immer höchst präzise.

  • @ionacjohnj.59
    @ionacjohnj.59 4 года назад

    Beautiful authentic piece! Congratulations, talented Josh! 👍

  • @arnold7156
    @arnold7156 6 лет назад

    great job , love watching you work.with oldtime hand tools and reclaimed wood.keep up the good work and keep up the vids

  • @dyoooooooooon
    @dyoooooooooon 7 лет назад

    wow and I thought I've seen it all. Fantastic job.

  • @davidshelley6598
    @davidshelley6598 3 года назад

    I really enjoyed that!

  • @AxisAmazing
    @AxisAmazing 7 лет назад +1

    That was the first time I have ever seen hand planes like that for the dados and tounge and groove. That was very interesting to see

  • @TBPollock
    @TBPollock 7 лет назад

    Incredible!

  • @gm3264
    @gm3264 4 года назад

    Beautiful, sir you are quite a Craftsman!!