Is Japanese Joinery as hard as it looks?

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Thanks to Rockler for sponsoring this channel! Rockler products used in this video are listed below:
Rockler Deluxe Panel Clamp - https://www.rockler.com/rockler-deluxe-panel-clamp-single
Rockler Precision Miter Gauge - https://www.rockler.com/rockler-precision-miter-gauge
Rockler Precision Miter Gauge Fence - https://www.rockler.com/rockler-miter-gauge-fence
Rockler Precision Brass Setup Bars - https://www.rockler.com/rockler-deluxe-brass-setup-bars
Rockler Pro Lift Router Lift - https://www.rockler.com/rockler-pro-lift-router-lift
Rockler Router Fence Storage Tray - https://www.rockler.com/rockler-router-fence-storage-tray
Rockler Rule Stop with 12'' Steel Ruler - https://www.rockler.com/rockler-rule-stop-with-12-steel-ruler
Rockler 6'' Pocket Rule - https://www.rockler.com/rockler-6-pocket-rule
Bench Dog No. 92 Shoulder Plane
(I called it a rabbet plane) - https://www.rockler.com/bench-dog-no-92-shoulder-plane
Rockler Cabinetmaker's Pencil Set - https://www.rockler.com/cabinetmakers-pencil-set


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Amazon products used in video:
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Brass and Elm Burl Double Square & Infill block plane - Hillview Wood & Metal - https://www.hillviewtool.com/
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