Solving the IMPOSSIBLE CHIDORI joint!

Chidori is a Japanese wood joinery system and a brain teaser/toy. A Google image search of "Chidori system" will show you TONS of amazing architecture using this complex joinery.

In this video I outline how to do it! You get better detail on a large screen so keep that in mind.

Curious about the bright colored wood on the bench? It's called "shou sugi ban", and I have a couple tutorial videos on how to get that same look. Here's a few links -
WOOD SELECTION -   • How To Select The Best Wood For Shou ...  
BURNING TECHNIQUES -   • Wood Burning Tips For The Best Shou S...  
TIPS FOR BRUSHING -   • The Right Brushes For Amazing Shou Su...  
COLORING -    • How to STAIN BURNT WOOD // Shou Sugi ...  

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