The Carpentry Life

Welcome to The Carpentry Life!

This channel is a documented journey of life as a carpenter working in Japan. The journey started in 2020 with an interest in building a house using traditional Japanese architecture and techniques. You may find techniques presented on this channel primitive or amateur, but with time it is hoped that the skills shown improve to level of professional craftsmanship that most aspire to.

For business inquiries or if you are interested in building a Japanese inspired home in your country, feel free to contact us on Instagram or by email ([email protected]).

We hope you enjoy the show.

Uncut Tatemae - Raw Build Sounds from a Japanese Jobsite - Part 1 - Carpentry ASMR

Uncut Tatemae - Raw Build Sounds from a Japanese Jobsite - Part 1 - Carpentry ASMR
Crafting Japanese Saws: Tradition and Innovation with Master Sawsmith Daizo Mitsukawa (光川順太郎)

Crafting Japanese Saws: Tradition and Innovation with Master Sawsmith Daizo Mitsukawa (光川順太郎)
Grinding Wheels and Special Tools - A Pro Tip in Fixing Your Own Japanese Plane and Chisel

Grinding Wheels and Special Tools - A Pro Tip in Fixing Your Own Japanese Plane and Chisel
Японская кузница: Цунэсабуро (常三郎) в Мики, Япония – традиционные и современные методы изготовлени...

Японская кузница: Цунэсабуро (常三郎) в Мики, Япония – традиционные и современные методы изготовлени...
Fixing Deformed Kanna Blades and Tools to Use to Prevent Unwanted Damage - Japanese Carpentry Tools

Fixing Deformed Kanna Blades and Tools to Use to Prevent Unwanted Damage - Japanese Carpentry Tools
How to Make a Japanese Plane from a Kezuroukai Champion - 150 mm Kanna Dai

How to Make a Japanese Plane from a Kezuroukai Champion - 150 mm Kanna Dai
Мастерство: день с кузнецом Канна Кейсуке Учихаши (Кейзабуро) из Мики, Япония

Мастерство: день с кузнецом Канна Кейсуке Учихаши (Кейзабуро) из Мики, Япония
An Amazing Shop for Used / New Japanese Carpentry Tools at Risaku Hamono Kōbō (利作刃物工房) in Fukushima

An Amazing Shop for Used / New Japanese Carpentry Tools at Risaku Hamono Kōbō (利作刃物工房) in Fukushima
Мастерство изготовления: день со всемирно известным Тасай (田齊): изготовление и уход за долотами

Мастерство изготовления: день со всемирно известным Тасай (田齊): изготовление и уход за долотами
Mastering the Craft: Inside Japan's Most Famous Gennou Blacksmith Shop - Doushinsai Masatsura 道心斎 正行

Mastering the Craft: Inside Japan's Most Famous Gennou Blacksmith Shop - Doushinsai Masatsura 道心斎 正行
Экскурсия по образцовым домам: откройте для себя японских застройщиков — коумутэнов, строителей и...

Экскурсия по образцовым домам: откройте для себя японских застройщиков — коумутэнов, строителей и...
The Ultimate Woodworking Tool Festival: Meet the Blacksmiths in Miki, Japan (三木市 鍛治でっせ) Kaji Desse

The Ultimate Woodworking Tool Festival: Meet the Blacksmiths in Miki, Japan (三木市 鍛治でっせ) Kaji Desse
Japanese - American House - Exclusive Lead Carpenter Interview - Building Process & Interior Reveal

Japanese - American House - Exclusive Lead Carpenter Interview - Building Process & Interior Reveal
Технический обзор японо-американского дома, построенного в Японии – Традиционное плотницкое дело

Технический обзор японо-американского дома, построенного в Японии – Традиционное плотницкое дело
Japanese Timber Framing - Tatemae for a Japanese-American House

Japanese Timber Framing - Tatemae for a Japanese-American House
Building a Japanese - American House - Tatemae Day 2 - Timber framing with Japanese Joinery

Building a Japanese - American House - Tatemae Day 2 - Timber framing with Japanese Joinery
Строительство японо-американского дома — Татемаэ, день 1 — Деревянный каркас с использованием япо...

Строительство японо-американского дома — Татемаэ, день 1 — Деревянный каркас с использованием япо...
Japanese Foundation Structure Explained! - Dodai (土台) - Setting up the Dodai (Foundation Beams)

Japanese Foundation Structure Explained! - Dodai (土台) - Setting up the Dodai (Foundation Beams)
Carving Joints and Dry-Fitting for a New Traditional Japanese House

Carving Joints and Dry-Fitting for a New Traditional Japanese House
Making a Mizuno (水野) Kanna Blade - Japanese Blacksmith - Master of Traditional Crafts

Making a Mizuno (水野) Kanna Blade - Japanese Blacksmith - Master of Traditional Crafts
Изготовление гигантского (300 мм) японского косого шва (Канава-цуги) для несущей балки

Изготовление гигантского (300 мм) японского косого шва (Канава-цуги) для несущей балки
Cutting a (210 mm) Japanese Scarf Joint (金輪継 or Kanawa Tsugi) - for a Structural Beam

Cutting a (210 mm) Japanese Scarf Joint (金輪継 or Kanawa Tsugi) - for a Structural Beam
Cutting a Modified Tapered Japanese Dovetail (蟻仕口 or Ari Shiguchi) - for Foundation Assembly

Cutting a Modified Tapered Japanese Dovetail (蟻仕口 or Ari Shiguchi) - for Foundation Assembly
The Lesser Known Practices of the Japanese Carpenter - Traditional Japanese House Build - The Start

The Lesser Known Practices of the Japanese Carpenter - Traditional Japanese House Build - The Start
Restoring an Old Japanese Ryoba Pull Saw (両刃鋸) - Resharpening Every Tooth - Carpentry Tools Repair

Restoring an Old Japanese Ryoba Pull Saw (両刃鋸) - Resharpening Every Tooth - Carpentry Tools Repair
Best Hardware Shops in Japan - Cainz Home - One of the Largest in Japan

Best Hardware Shops in Japan - Cainz Home - One of the Largest in Japan
Best Selection of Japanese Carpentry Woodworking Tools near Tokyo, Japan - Sagami Daiku Dougu Kan

Best Selection of Japanese Carpentry Woodworking Tools near Tokyo, Japan - Sagami Daiku Dougu Kan
Национальные соревнования японских самолетов (канна) – Кезурукай – Ивамизава, Хоккайдо, Япония – ...

Национальные соревнования японских самолетов (канна) – Кезурукай – Ивамизава, Хоккайдо, Япония – ...
Огромный склад пиломатериалов в районе Синкиба, Токио. Узнайте, как работать с древесиной, от про...

Огромный склад пиломатериалов в районе Синкиба, Токио. Узнайте, как работать с древесиной, от про...
How to Set Up a Japanese Chisel Hammer Ring - Katsura-otoshi (桂落とし)

How to Set Up a Japanese Chisel Hammer Ring - Katsura-otoshi (桂落とし)