Samurai Carpenter

June 15, 2023

The Samurai Carpenter is a timber framer and furniture maker in Victoria, BC. See more on his YouTube channel

March 17, 2022

Updated: August 8, 2023

The Secret To A Japanese Scarf Joint: A Great Template

In case you were getting tired of Glulams and LVLs

Decks & Porches

Woodworking

YouTube

video

October 3, 2019

Updated: June 15, 2023

Deck Stairs That Won't Rot

Two words: lag bolts?

Decks & Porches

YouTube

video

May 18, 2017

Updated: June 15, 2023

Beyond Miters and Butt Joints: Custom Deck Border

Going a few steps beyond the usual methods for hiding end-grain.

Decks & Porches

YouTube

video

February 27, 2017

Updated: June 15, 2023

How To Scribe Wood To Stone

An organic post base connection that sheds water and looks like a million bucks

February 11, 2017

Updated: June 15, 2023

Shou-sugi-ban Wood Treatment: Burning the surface

Using fire to make wood beautiful and durable

Siding & Exterior Trim

YouTube

video

November 11, 2016

Updated: June 15, 2023

Woodworking Basics: Wood Expansion and Contraction

Hey Samurai, Aren't you afraid of expansion and contraction? Samurai: "No, I am not afraid of expansion and contraction, and here's why..."

Woodworking

YouTube

video

October 28, 2016

Updated: June 15, 2023

Basic Woodworking Jig for Production Joinery

"For those of you who don't already know the benefits of using guide bushings on your router and simple templates made out of scrap MDF—here's how it goes."

Woodworking

YouTube

video

September 20, 2016

Updated: June 15, 2023

Add A Flawless Border to A Deck

How to keep the cuts consistent in less time

Decks & Porches

YouTube

video

August 12, 2016

Updated: June 15, 2023

Instant Joinery Tip for Woodworking and Trim Carpentry

A secret weapon in the war on loose joints: 2P-10 a two-part glue that dries in ten seconds.

Woodworking

Glues, Sealants, Coatings

YouTube

video

April 30, 2016

Updated: June 15, 2023

Field Trip: Knifemaking Studio Out in the Boonies

Making old leaf springs and plumbing parts into functional art

Tools

Video Treats

video

April 21, 2016

Updated: June 15, 2023

Finish a Pegged Mortise Like a Boss

An icon of Craftsman joinery, the pegged mortise, faceted with a file and chisel

March 22, 2016

Updated: October 19, 2023

Laminating Little Wood into Big Slabs: Good Glue-Up, No Biscuits

A rather biased view on whether or not to use biscuit joiners for slab glue-ups—but what do you really think, Jesse?

December 22, 2015

Updated: June 15, 2023

How to Cut a Tapered Chamfer With a Router and Chisel

Dress up a post with a beveled top and tapered chamfer sides

November 28, 2015

Updated: June 15, 2023

Video Treat: Time Lapse Dust Collection Setup

Samurai Carpenter sets up a system in his newly remodeled and outfitted shop.

Tools

Video Treats

video

November 4, 2015

Updated: June 15, 2023

How to Plane A Wide Board with a Router

With scrap lumber and a couple of hours, Samurai Carpenter builds a jig and smooths a log into the beginnings of a tabletop ...

October 26, 2015

Updated: June 15, 2023

'Scribing' Tip: Notch it With a Multitool

How to make a tight scribe joint: don't scribe it. Boom.

Trimwork & Cabinetry

YouTube

video

October 19, 2015

Updated: June 15, 2023

Texturing a Ceiling is Easier than It Looks—NOT

Samurai Carpenter tackles a whole new world: texturing a ceiling.

Tile, Flooring, Drywall

YouTube

video

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