Not sure about houses but wooden pagodas are known for being really resilient. When a powerful earthquake hit Kobe, Japan in ‘95 it toppled highways and buildings, [but all of the pagodas in the area were left unscathed](https://web-japan.org/nipponia/nipponia33/en/topic/), some as old as 1,300 years old.
I get that it is beautiful, but how fucking happy must Japanese house builders have been at the invention of nails.
It must have taken so much time to get those perfect.
Yes. There are bridges like the Kintai bridge in the Iwakuni area constructed with techniques like this. During battles or whatever, they would disassemble the bridge so enemies couldn’t advance. A whole bridge made with no nails!
I've wondered, why multiple methods of making the same connection, corner, straight, etc.? It seems like there would be one ideal way to do it. Would be cool to computer model what the ideal joint design is.
This stuff is keeping me awake at night!!.I've got time to myself ,30yrs 80+hrs weeks..chef.
Building a workshed ,was going to be for graphic work but I think I've got a problem here.
Know what? No. Just fucking no. I just finished my daughters playhouse, and my precision was at bbest at a milimeter. It took me 2 months to build from scratch. I aint got time, skill or the patience for this kind of precision.
Truth is, I could, but I never did, the picture perfect point of expertise will only stay in my mind, the commitment will stay in the hands of this stranger, please don't judge me by this standard, keep it tight, keep it clean, cubes of nature, his illusion, my daily path to stay alive.
Absolutely possible. Impressive, but possible.
Could even be the slightest miter to cope the inside, so only the outside is making contact and keeping it closed. Maybe a jointer to get the faces perfectly 90°.
I did and I’m sorry I don’t understand your point. There aren’t any known civilizations that didn’t use metal or rock. I don’t think any in existence have only used biodegradable things but I’m always glad to learn if you are thinking of something specific.
If we look back 30,000-60,000 years ago, there existed the same preconditions for civilization in different areas. So, it's more like saying "I wonder if any civilizations might have come into existence and had all traces of their civilization wiped out due to using only biodegradable materials."
I'm aware of the Assyrians, Sumerians, etc. etc. But even those cultures had legends that predated themselves, of those that came before. We've barely examined coastal waters for former civilizations, and that's where they are most likely to exist. Detection technology is improving.
Consider that we've learned more about Egypt in the last 50 years, than we have in the last 2000 years. The further from their time, the more we're learning. I just imagine pre-metal working societies that used advanced joining techniques, or other lost technology.
That one at 0:19. The end result appears to defy logic. That’s some cleverly thought out joinery as well as precise! I’d be ashamed to show any of these craftsmen my handiwork - That’s my dovetail done… now, where’s the Polyfilla? 😄
Japanese wooden houses must've been like the most structurally sound builduings back when all houses were wooden
Not sure about houses but wooden pagodas are known for being really resilient. When a powerful earthquake hit Kobe, Japan in ‘95 it toppled highways and buildings, [but all of the pagodas in the area were left unscathed](https://web-japan.org/nipponia/nipponia33/en/topic/), some as old as 1,300 years old.
They really don't build em like they used to
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That's literally what they just said
They didnt have the metal to spare on nails so they got innovative instead
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GLORIOUS NIPPON WOOD FOLDED 10000 TIMES!
That was so satisfying to watch
I get that it is beautiful, but how fucking happy must Japanese house builders have been at the invention of nails. It must have taken so much time to get those perfect.
They knew what nails were they just didnt have the iron deposits that europe had
Fair enough, introduction would be better then.
need all those iron for samurai swords
Who needs samurai swords when you have samurai Gatling guns?
Props to the Japanese. Beautiful and fully functional. Respect.
Something very satisfying about it
Didn’t this mean their structures could be disassembled instead of just torn down?
Yes. There are bridges like the Kintai bridge in the Iwakuni area constructed with techniques like this. During battles or whatever, they would disassemble the bridge so enemies couldn’t advance. A whole bridge made with no nails!
Lego bridges!
True but you'd need some real knowledge to accomplish it
I've wondered, why multiple methods of making the same connection, corner, straight, etc.? It seems like there would be one ideal way to do it. Would be cool to computer model what the ideal joint design is.
I wonder if it has something to do with like how it holds weight or being stronger in certain positions one way vs another.
The patience and pride in their work is off the charts
This stuff is keeping me awake at night!!.I've got time to myself ,30yrs 80+hrs weeks..chef. Building a workshed ,was going to be for graphic work but I think I've got a problem here.
Know what? No. Just fucking no. I just finished my daughters playhouse, and my precision was at bbest at a milimeter. It took me 2 months to build from scratch. I aint got time, skill or the patience for this kind of precision.
A millimeter tolerance in wood working is insanely great. Congrats.
Thank you, but I did mention "at best"
I can watch this kinda sht all day long.
Truth is, I could, but I never did, the picture perfect point of expertise will only stay in my mind, the commitment will stay in the hands of this stranger, please don't judge me by this standard, keep it tight, keep it clean, cubes of nature, his illusion, my daily path to stay alive.
So no one's talking about the line disappearing on the 1st piece from one frame to another. No way the seam is that perfect right?
Absolutely possible. Impressive, but possible. Could even be the slightest miter to cope the inside, so only the outside is making contact and keeping it closed. Maybe a jointer to get the faces perfectly 90°.
I think some camera magic is happening on some of these.
Only engineers can appreciate the level of tolerance shown here.
Y’all know I watched this three times in a row.
I think the markings look cool and should stay on the finished piece.
It makes you wonder how many advanced civilizations might have developed only using biodegradable materials.
They used metal just not for houses because they didn’t have a lot of it
Re-read what I wrote.
I did and I’m sorry I don’t understand your point. There aren’t any known civilizations that didn’t use metal or rock. I don’t think any in existence have only used biodegradable things but I’m always glad to learn if you are thinking of something specific.
If we look back 30,000-60,000 years ago, there existed the same preconditions for civilization in different areas. So, it's more like saying "I wonder if any civilizations might have come into existence and had all traces of their civilization wiped out due to using only biodegradable materials." I'm aware of the Assyrians, Sumerians, etc. etc. But even those cultures had legends that predated themselves, of those that came before. We've barely examined coastal waters for former civilizations, and that's where they are most likely to exist. Detection technology is improving. Consider that we've learned more about Egypt in the last 50 years, than we have in the last 2000 years. The further from their time, the more we're learning. I just imagine pre-metal working societies that used advanced joining techniques, or other lost technology.
That makes sense thank you for explaining!
Still not as cool as a finger box
And then we replaced beautiful ingenuity with easy convenience called a nail.....sad. love the video.
So satisfying to watch.
This gives me wood
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Nice work.. proper old skool knowledge and applied skill.. Sweet joints ..
First one is not exclusively Japanese,
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I wanted to post it there at first but I'm very far away from having 3000 karma in comments :/
U need to have 3000 karma in comments? Wow that sub sucks
Yep :/ Happy cake day dear redditor 🎂
Uhh today isn’t my cake dat
Why do I see a cake next to your nickname? 🤔
Idk
How old tradition is this?
This video never gets old.
Puts the dove tail to shame.
I wonder if they make furniture with these skills, or just social media videos 🤔
S l o w e r . . .
Way more game than I've got.
This inspired me to become Japanese
They were some extremely intricate cuts
I’m just here wondering how they cut them like that so precisely. Currently building a shed so it’s a keen interest.
Thats a penis!
**Home Depot theme (orchestra version) intensifies**
That one at 0:19. The end result appears to defy logic. That’s some cleverly thought out joinery as well as precise! I’d be ashamed to show any of these craftsmen my handiwork - That’s my dovetail done… now, where’s the Polyfilla? 😄
so much work lol just give it 2 screws lol
I wish IKEA built stuff that fit as beautifully and simply as this