Making a Japanese Writing Desk with Kumiko

Epoxy kumiko pendant light video - bit.ly/epoxy-kumiko-pendant-light
Learn how to make kumiko - Kumiko Starter Kit - bit.ly/kumiko-starter-kit
This desk has a modern feel with heavy traditional Japanese influences. There were a lot of processes in this desk that involved techniques I haven't done before. I pushed a little harder during the design process which forced me to push myself while making it. I'm glad to add new skills to my tool belt. If you'r on the fence with trying something new, maybe give it a try and you might learn something new.
Music from Epidemic Sound
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[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you for watching! You can follow along in the design process and future projects here instagram.com/jtwoodworks/

[@flatflo]

Those panels flow so beautifully - you'll have people on the floor checking them out!

[@JustMyOpinion_1]

I’ve never seen a more beautiful, delicate piece…..and I’ve watched many, many woodworking channels ❤

[@theminimountainfarm]

😮11/10 most beautiful desk we've ever seen.

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks so much!! 😁

[@onehandedmaker]

Hi Johnny,
Greetings from an Australian woodworker.
Absolutely loved your work and attention to detail on this desk.
The furniture you make is a lot different to mine. Actually the woodwork you do is very different to a lot of the maker channels which is very refreshing to watch.
I will go back through your videos over the next few days.
Thanks for sharing your tallents.
James

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you James! I appreciate you taking the time to write this and I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. I hope you enjoy my other ones too

[@FigmentsMade]

Gorgeous! The whole design is just stunning. Using the walnut cutoffs to clamp the angled legs is so smart. Lovely job, Johnny!

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks! Glad you were able to up a tip

[@Aardrijk1]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks Jim!!

[@StudioJLT]

Fantastic build, from one JT to another!

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank bud! I really appreciate it

[@jaykepley5238]

Spectacular! So nicely done.

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks a lot Jay! 👍

[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for showing how and sharing that, art work, well done!

[@JTWoodworks]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching and following along

[@d.i.d]

WOW.... pice of art!

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you!!

[@JonnyBuilds]

Simply stunning and detailed piece. This desk is an absolute work of art. Kudos, my friend.

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you bud!

[@jackknows6509]

I'm glad you made it, it is beautiful.

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks Jack!

[@MrDavidlfields]

Beautiful work. Nicely executed. Thanks for sharing

[@JTWoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SethsProject]

Beautiful work Johnny! You need to make some more projects like this! :)

[@JTWoodworks]

I plan on it! Thank you Seth

[@jeffforbes3772]

Very nice. Great dialogue and explanation. Thanks for posting...I will definitely check out all of your others.

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you Jeff. I really appreciate that!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Beautiful piece Johnny! 😍 Awesome work!👍🏻👊🏻

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks a ton Fred!! 👊

[@MrGambibo]

Just Wooooaw! Well done! 😍 For the work, the result, the explanations and the video. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@marklybrand820]

You did an amazing job!

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you Mark! I appreciate it

[@WoodWorkerenginbircan]

Very nice, cool .Beautiful work Johnny

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you!!

[@khfsryjbcsghhvcdsfgh]

Great video! Can’t wait to see this channel grow good luck!

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you so much! I excited for it

[@MoscaWoodworking]

hi Johnny. you did a great job both designing and making this awsome piece of furniture. bravo!!!

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you bud! I really appreciate it 😃

[@julianlech8505]

Great job. Yes, I would be interested in seeing how you made the pattern.

[@jlynn732]

Beautiful choice of Wood

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@bernardofranco7289]

beautiful

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you!!

[@jamestaulbee4791]

Very nice work Johnny!

[@JTWoodworks]

I appreciate it James!

[@alooshalshammari5915]

fabulous

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you 👍

[@GGGG_3333]

Gorgeous 🌹

[@ryanrich4596]

i said it on IG but I'll say it again. The desk turned out fantastic. Kumiko looks like a whole lot of tedious work not just in making it but putting it together, taking it apart, gluing, and putting it back together. Hope to see the chair build soon. R2

[@JTWoodworks]

Kumiko is definitely a tedious process but once you get going it's quite relaxing and meditative. Thanks for watching and for the comments!

[@VENKOwood]

Nice job

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@igorvlasiuk6432]

Yes please - we need video about new pattern

[@moudavis5830]

YES I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A VIDEO FOR THE NEW KUMIKO PATTERN. Please :) Gomagara?

[@user-qj2zt7mt5h]

уважаю ваш талант

[@heyimamaker]

Amazing work Jonny,
How do those drawers handle seasonal changes?

[@JTWoodworks]

I doubt they'll move all that much. We'll have to wait and find out

[@johncarey9149]

Wow ... Your work is always beautifully put together, but the attention to detail in this project is amazing.
It terms of pushing your comfort zone, I am 100% sure that I wouldn't have the patience for the intricate Japanese paneling. Out of interest, where / when did you start researching the traditional Japanese construction?
Also, and slightly tongue in cheek after my less than complementary comment about the music in an earlier video, I thought the music in this video was far more in keeping with your delivery, and the style of the furniture.
As always, thank you

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. I learned how to make a kumiko panel in a class about 7 months ago and it was a far simpler process than I originally imagined. Since then I kept making them for practice and slowly introduced then into projects. If you're interested in learning, I sell kumiko starter kits that include jigs and pieces as well as walk you through how to make a small kumiko panel. There's a link in the description to check it out

[@andrhamm]

Very nice! You could use an outfeed table haha

[@JTWoodworks]

haha yup! It's on the list

[@neilphillips3193]

Amazing! What inspired the design of the legs? I like it.

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks! I wanted something where you can turn in your chair and not hit your knees on the legs. I went through a few ideas before landing on this one

[@yairlichtenstein4495]

Amazing work Johnny! I'd love to know how you did the goma gara pattern. What's the correct order of operations so that the smaller triangles fit precisely within the larger ones while maintaining even spacing all around?

[@JTWoodworks]

This was my first time trying it and I cut the pieces to length with the appropriate angles and then cut the half laps. I think it might be easier to do it the opposite way though. Making the triangle with long sides and trimming to fit. Both ways would work so maybe them out and see what works best for you. Thanks for watching!

[@romandziennik3549]

How long did this take you to build? Amazing work!

[@JTWoodworks]

The better part of 3 weeks

[@Bawdsey64]

Hi Johnny, I have worked out what I have a problem with on this desk of your's, it is the drawer fronts. They are too simplistic but I cannot tell you what I would do to improve them, but I shall give it some thought. The Kumiko work is beautiful.

[@JTWoodworks]

Hmm interesting. That was a favorite part for a lot of people that saw it on Instagram. How would you do it differently?

[@moudavis5830]

Will you have plans for this desk?

[@JTWoodworks]

Unfortunately I won't

[@mailaloomy4219]

Woodglut scripts contain most of the woodworking plans you can find.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Great looking desk. The kumiko panels look awesome too!

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks! I appreciate that