Japanese Woodworking Season 4 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. I Almost Fainted Installing the Sill Under the Blazing Sun

Shoyan, a Japanese carpenter, begins Season 4 by installing sill plates for a new house. He meticulously prepares the foundation, adjusts anchor bolts, and drills precise holes in the sills. He also incorporates continuous perimeter foundation vents and installs sleepers, concluding with the tightening of all components.

2. Things to Do Before Framing Begins. Carpentry Work Involves a Lot of Work

This video follows a carpenter in Japan as they prepare for the framing of a house. They process and plane timbers, including pillars and exposed beams, and install the columns and lintels. The carpenter explains the importance of precise measurements and the traditional customs surrounding framing days in Japan.

3. Fierce! The Most Important Carpentry Work That Shapes a House in Two Days

The video provides a detailed look into the traditional Japanese carpentry process of "tatemae" or framing, highlighting the critical steps involved in erecting the main structure of a house.

4. A Clean Job Site Leads to Good Work! The Essential Process

This video follows a carpenter in Japan as they install sliding glass door frames, level sleepers, and prepare the site for the plumber's arrival. The carpenter emphasizes the importance of a clean job site and demonstrates how to use various tools and techniques to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.

5. Is This Carpentry work? Thermos Bottle-level Airtightness Is Required Today

This video follows a Japanese carpenter as they insulate the floor of a house. They use a unique method of insulation and plywood underlayment, which they explain in detail. The carpenter also discusses the differences between traditional and modern floor construction techniques.

6. The Most Airtight Job I've Ever Had in My Carpentry Career. Well-insulated.

This video follows a carpenter in Japan as they insulate the walls and roof of a house. They use glass wool and an air barrier membrane to create a well-insulated and airtight space. The carpenter shares their experience with a new insulation cutting tool and the challenges of installing the air barrier membrane.

7. Finishing Is the key. Nokiten (Eaves Soffit) Installation Work Is on the Rise

This video follows a carpenter in Japan as they install eaves soffits, known as nokiten. The process involves framing, installing ventilation materials, and securing thin trims before finally installing the nokiten planks. The carpenter highlights the challenges of working with different roof sections, particularly around the valley rafters.

8. Two of My Least Favorite Jobs... The Floor Finished Like a Sacred Dance Stage

Shoyan, a carpenter based in Japan, installs Japanese cypress floorboards in a house. They face challenges with the floorboards' thickness variation and the plywood underlay, which requires different techniques compared to traditional joists. Shoyan also highlights the difficulties of installing crawlspace access panels, which they find particularly unpleasant.

9. Handcrafted 14-step Staircase. Always Struggle With the First and 13th Steps

Shoyan, a carpenter based in Japan, builds a 14-step staircase using pine wood. The video follows the process from measuring and cutting the wood to installing the treads and risers. Shoyan shares tips and techniques for building a sturdy and beautiful staircase, highlighting the challenges of working with pine wood and the importance of careful measurements.

10. Bottom in a Ceiling!? Build a Mysterious Funazoko Ceiling Using Only Solid Wood

This video follows a Japanese carpenter as they install a funazoko ceiling, which resembles an upside-down boat. The carpenter explains the unique features of this ceiling style and demonstrates how to install the ridge beam, frame, and cedar planks. The video also highlights the importance of categorizing the planks by color for a visually appealing result.

11. A Study Desk and an Interior Bench Made of Ash Creates a Wonderful Shared Space

This episode features a carpenter building a multi-functional study desk and bench made of ash wood. They also construct a pony wall with a bookcase for a staircase, ensuring safety and storage. The video showcases the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail involved in creating these custom pieces.

12. Traditional Cedar Siding & Large Porch with Wooden Ceiling Installation

This video follows a carpenter in Japan as they install a large porch ceiling and cedar siding. The carpenter details their process, including preparing the wood, building the frame, and securing the siding. They also discuss the importance of using specific materials and techniques to ensure a durable and aesthetically pleasing finish.

13. Carpenter's Built-in Entrance Shoe Cabinet and In-Wall TV Storage Box14:5

This video follows a carpenter in Japan as they build a custom entrance storage unit and an in-wall TV storage box. The carpenter uses laminated wood for the project, explaining the benefits of this material and how they work with it. The video showcases the detailed process of building the cabinets, including cutting, assembling, and installing them.

14. I've Never Thought of Installing Such a Huge Threshold in a Raised Room

This video follows a carpenter in Japan as they build a raised Japanese-style room. The focus is on the installation of a large, custom-made threshold (shikii) that will accommodate three sliding shoji screens. The carpenter explains the unique challenges of working with such a wide threshold and the traditional techniques used to create a seamless and functional entrance.

15. Dark Cedar is Perfect for a Kamoi—a Japanese Head Jamb with Door Tracks

This video follows a Japanese carpenter as they install the kamoi, a decorative element in a traditional Japanese room. The carpenter explains the process of creating a wide kamoi using two timbers and discusses the importance of matching the color of the cedar wood. They also demonstrate how to install the kamoi and a mume, a similar element, to create a head jamb.

16. Building a Two-tiered Tokonoma: A Style Once Prevalent in the Past

Join Shoyan as he constructs a traditional two-tiered tokonoma entirely from Hinoki Cyprus wood. This episode highlights the intricate process of building this ceremonial alcove, from precisely planing wide solid wood boards to meticulously installing floorboards, sills, and decorative elements using traditional Japanese carpentry techniques. See how the unique challenges of working with solid timber are overcome to create a beautiful and historically significant structure.

17. Wood Deck Becomes an Extension of the Living Room

Shoyan, a carpenter based in Japan, builds a 2m x 4m wood deck using Hinoki cypress. They explain their process in detail, including how they prepare the wood, frame the deck, and install the deck boards. The video ends with the deck nearly complete, ready for a final coat of finish.

18. 5 Months of Carpentry to Build a Super Airtight and Insulated House

This video follows a Japanese carpenter as they build a highly insulated and airtight house. The construction process is detailed, showcasing unique techniques and materials, including polished logs, a funazoko ceiling, and a spacious porch. The carpenter also highlights the use of beautiful wood for the interior, creating a comfortable and stylish living space.