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Any gent that keeps a Bailey patent block plane , rolling mark gauge and a chisel in his kit has my respect . Those extraordinary old structures didn't survive this long by accident , it was skilled craftsman and time honored joinery that endured. Good show Robin . Bravo

Robin builds roofs like cabinet makers build fine furniture! I wish more tradesmen took this kind of pride in their work.

Robin, As a cabinetmaker of 40 + years, I’ve gained a lot more respect for carpenters skills and knowledge recently thanks to KZfaq. Never heard of a tusk tenon. Will try one today at the bench. Keep up the good work. Terry Gleeson.

It’s 8pm in the evening, I’m sat with a beer now this video makes me want to head out to my garage, pull out some tools and chip away at timber. Inspiring mate!

I’ve had a long career as a building control surveyor and it’s great to see a bloke who still has such pride in the job and a passion for his craft. That joint is very rarely used and nearly didn’t watch for that reason but very glad I did.

Just too easy for Robin. Any apprentice learning from you is a lucky boy or girl. Cheers

More Robin more !!!!!! I love watching you work . A true craftsman

Every man needs a shed, this is what we need to be doing instead of sitting in front of a computer screen. Double thumbs up Rob and keep them coming 👍👍.

This man clearly values his *forefathers* Excellent upload

It is a uniquely British skill be this kind of enthusiastic, clear-spoken presenter.

Hi Robin, Thank you for a great video, as an old school carpenter is lovely seeing the old joints we used to use still being used by the younger generation today, my first ever sight of a tucked tenon joint was on a very large Mahogany S shaped bevelled glass screen/dividing wall fixed to the wooden floor that had the original carpenters name carved into it and the date on the wedge, A. T. James, 1871 in a shop on Henrietta street in the beautiful city of Bath. thank you foe keeping the skills going and looking forward to seeing more of your work, best regards Ian

Robin you are the Poet laureate of woodwork. Your videos are poetry in woodwork.

Robin cares. He's a skilled craftsman with a wealth of experience who's not content with anything less than the best he can do. Can't ask any more than that from people. Always a pleasure to watch an expert at work. Robin's the kind of guy I always choose to work with. Respect.

I’m retired and just love these tutorials. I should’ve become a carpenter half a century ago. Thanks for finding the time in a busy day for this .

I had a house, a Georgian/Victorian listed pile. When the ceilings fell in, we could see the tusk tenons in all their glory. They even did a bit of fancy decorative work on the ends of the wedge. Joists were all Dougie fir or pitch pine though. Thanks for sharing.

This may be the best video I’ve ever watched. I loved just watching him chisel it out to peaceful music. Amazing

I really enjoyed the video. Two things that I'd really like to see more of are: First the bit from 1:00 to about 1:45 that takes about the beam cross section, compression, tension, etc. I'd really like to learn more about the logic behind this. Second, I'd like to learn more about the hand tool technique in cutting the mortises with that large chisel.

I'm a carpenter but had my passion, enthusiasm and ambition sucked out of me by an employer. Your videos reminded me why I chose this line of work and has given me back all the above like I had when I first started. Keep them coming, you will always be loved for your expertise and passion.

as a carpenter of 25 years + ..i remember having to do this joint at college..just brought back so many happy memories thx m8 =)

Outstanding!!! It just goes to show that just because something is done differently now, the old methods still have their own use and beauty to them. I would much rather view and appreciate a structure with this type of joinery. Thank you, for the wonderfully made tutorials, I look forward to enjoying my subscription. Now, one more thing, please, whenever possible, go into more detail about and provide links or descriptions for any prefered tools and jigs used.

Another cracking video Robin, you never disappoint!

Amazing Trunk Robin ! From a time, When carpentry was an art form and not a mechanical fixing 😎

Fantastic piece of carpentry! Love watching your video's Robin.

Saw your scarf joint a few weeks ago, now this. Very talented, obviously you can walk the talk...because i see a lot of othe fine furniture craftsmen make this process out to require near hermetically sealed perfect conditions as a pre-cursor to success. You just did it with a claw hammer and a speed square on a 2x6. Respect

Never seen this joint, really good to see how it uses stength and structure of timber ...... I like the way you are happy to use modern tools to achieve this, and no poncing about, measure where necessary, nothing that's not necessary ...... great video.

Brings back so many memories' of watching my Dad as a kid in his Workshop create these Joints for Oak framed structures ...Thanks Robin.

A true craftsmen mate ....proper joinery ....great site Robin

Amazing video! I’ve only been a carpenter for 4 years so I’ve never seen one of these in the flesh but this looks mega!

As an apprentice chippy at 26 years old. I worked as a labourer since leaving school had no grades and to have the opportunity to with and gain a career with this amazing material is a blessing. Thanks again love the vids

Great job Robin, keep them coming.

As a builder of over 25 years in the game ive covered and worked on jobs for example involving carpentry on barn conversions where id cut the tenons and mortices on oak beams using a chain saw! Ive laid bricks. Blocks, Patios, ive plastered walls and ceilings theres not much i haven’t done myself or been involved in. Ive soaked up so much knowledge and experience over the years because i love the work i do! Its that simple the key is loving your work! You learn 10 times as fast. I think i know as much now as some half hearted trade man after 50 years in the game because i remember everything and im always listening to new ways of doing things. But Its got to be running through your veins! If it is you be at the pinnacle of your chosen profession, and i can see Robin absolutely loves what he does. And that is the key to why hes so good at it! And hes honestly in all my time in building one of the best trades ive seen! Love these videos

Fantastic- I wish more people had these skills, attention to detail, pride and passion over their work. I am a weekend warrior getting into more the joinery side and inspired by your passion and tips. Thank you.

Absolutely love traditional joinery. Thank you.

Excellent craftsmanship. Love they way your explained the way the wood strength is distributed through the wood, the wood compression, wood tension area, and how it relates the the I joist. This all all A+ Carpentry here.

A very interesting and informative watch. I'm not a carpenter but I love woodwork and making joints. I've seen this joint around the fireplace hearth in a bedroom in my first house which was built in the late 1800s.

I love working with wood he's taught me a couple things today I never knew I'm going to keep watching this guy pretty darn cool!

Beautiful! I love the passion in your work! Fantastic robin

What an absolute joy to watch. Superb. Love the mix of traditional and real word videos 👍🏻

Hi Robin,I remember doing one of these at college over 60years ago I must agree that you explained it in a lot quicker than the tutor I've used it on a few occasions over the years keep up the good work you are a true craftsman

Always a pleasure to watch you sir, a true craftsman 😀

Takes a lot of skill to make it look that easy! Keeping craftsmanship alive. Thank you.

Lovely job Robin, real pleasure to see some true craftsmanship. 👌👌

That was an absolute pleasure to watch Robin.

That was brilliant robin, loved every second of it You the man 👍 See you Tuesday mate

Phenomenal. Clear, concise, and well edited. Thank you tons! Looking forward to more.

One word sir, STUNNING. Thanks for sharing.

Nice to see a truly superior joint, reminds me of my apprenticeship days. Far far better than the tinpot things of today. For every joist going into a trimmer you add 1/8"tothe trimmer. Nice work.

Great video Robin, enjoyed it thoroughly. Cheers.

Great demo video Robin. Like you said great for heritage work. Modern tools and fixings have increased our productivity and made life easier in many ways but everything is rush rush and takes away from the craft.

I'm very envious of your skills, beautiful workmanship that. Liking the new do!

Brilliant workmanship and so clearly explained. Thank you Robin!

The knowledge this guy has is unbelievable 👏 I've literally watched all your videos and took a lot of your information on to the job. Thanks keep them coming

You're the man. Brings back an appreciation for ones craft !

It's 8 10 in the evening, I'm sat with a beer now this video makes me want to head out to my garage, pull out my tools.. and bin them!

Legend. You can sense the passion in his craft. Thanks for sharing it with us!

I think this joint is truly beautiful. The colour of the hardwood wedge is the icing on the cake. I need to get out more!

Very informative and enjoyble. Thanks for this clear and systematic presentation. I'm now very keen to go and try it out too.

Your explanation of the proportions of the joint was excellent

What phenomenal work - a real pleasure to watch. Thanks

It's great seeing how happy and in the element/flow Robin is making this joint. Great video

now that's a man that knows what hes doing. quality work as always.

Thank you. It is a pleasure to watch.

Well done Rob, junior carpenter myself, never done one of these, know all about them, seen a few in listed buildings, seen them in books but now I have your high quality video tutorial too go out and make that pattern! Step by step very clear instruction thank you very much from a top fan.

One of or could be my favourite joint.

Awesome. I can see how satisfying it would be to build using the old school craftsmanship techniques. That joint is a work of art really. Thanx for sharing how its done! Good job ✔.

A man who takes pride in his craft...awesome. Thanks.

Great video. A thing of beauty! Nice to see someone taking absolute pride in their work. Cheers Robin!

Very informative! A pleasure to watch a craftsman at the top of his game!

Love it! Great teacher and skilled carpenter.

I actually quite like Rob now. A real tradesman

Another great video robin .i can tell you were taught in a joinery workshop when you started .same as myself. You have the grasp of the wood.youve learned from the best.what i like most about you robin is you could have went down the route of getting off the tools years ago no problem but you didnt and look where you are now .first class

I could watch your videos all day. Top Guy's 👍

I made my first tusk tenon joints on some trusses I had to support with one another. Following your video as my guide and omg perfection. Thanks for the clear, no bull and to the point video, from a young 57 year old. You're never too old to learn new tricks.

A pleasure to watch a true craftsman at his work

Loved that . Brought back many a memorable time I used this joint on a few listed building. Memories ☺️

Could watch robin work all day absolutely fantastic tradesman

One of my favourite carpentry joints

Enjoyed that. Learned something. Thank you.

Fantastic!! Can't remember the last time I saw a hand plane or chisel sharpener on a job site. Love it

Excellent video, we’re on the same wavelength, as a traditional Joiner I love to see traditional joints being used.. the old boys knew what they were doing before modern glues ect 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Love watching your videos Robin, you are a true craftsman and complete master of your trade. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Lovely job, haven't done one of those for 30 years. I remember my old lecturer telling us that is was common to see these joints holding together on the bomb sites. 1\4, 1\4, 1\6, 1\3 ingrained on my mind

I watched both the scarf joint video and now this one. Both are excellent! I love to do woodworking and while this looks easy, it truly isn't. It takes practice and craftsmanship, just like any other skill. Enjoyed watching!

Robin, hat of to you mate! I've learned so much from you in lock down its untrue! Keep 'em coming.

I've just watched this ALL the way through and loved it mate, well done your a proper craftsman.

Its great that you also explain meaning of the shapes and how they resist different forces. 👍

Fantastic work Robin. I can tell you value your hand skills. More please

Excellent explanation and superb attention to detail. I love watching your videos they encourage aiming for high standards. Superb. Thanks.

Finally!!! that was really amazing keep them coming:))

Enjoy watching. Have done a bit of this with white oak replacing old timber in our 18th century farm and I never knew about this manner of joining; just used tenon and mortaise without the tusk and the sloped cut; but the sections were much larger, so perhaps not necessary? Farm's finished now(and so am I,) but enjoy watching and learning something new..You're one great carpenter, that's for certain. .cheers rr Normandy, France

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks for sharing.

Excellent video as usual.

Quality craftsmanship Robin

Helluva good and strong joint !! Well done !! I'd never even heard of a "tusk" joint , only mortise and tenon .

Nice to see some proper joinery! Great video!

Beautiful and done so efficiently.

Amazed by your skills, entertained by your humour. Full house!

Incredible masterclass! I could watch you work for hours

Beautiful joint! So satisfying to watch it come together! Unfortunately in today's world we want to do things quickly and cheaply so these techniques are being lost. I'm so glad that people like yourself are keeping the traditions and knowledge alive!