Please choose as your workshop pertains
Please note: I recommend professional level tools only
Sharpening
Toishi
Atoma 400 Diamond Plate – For Flattening Water Stones
For Natural Sharpening Stones please contact So Yamashita of Japan-Tool.com Please also be aware that full sized Natural finishing stones start at $200~. These are not necessary for beginners.
Chisels
Order chisel sizes as they relate to your project, if sizes are not specified then I recommend 6mm, 12mm, 15mm and 24mm or similar
Please order Oiire nomi unless your class is based around timber joinery (large scale joinery). Timber joinery please choose Chu-Tataki.
Oiire Nomi
If you prefer Stan Covington’s maker, please contact me for a referral to Stan.
Saws
Dozuki – For Dovetail
Dozuki – General Cross cut
Ryoba – Rip/Cross cut
Kataba
Mitsukawa Small Saw Set – For Small Work
Handmade saws – Advanced Student ONLY
Planes
Western Hand Planes
Stanley Style planes:
Highest Recommendation for Western planes:
Kanna
Recommendations will vary depending on time frame.
Contact Suzuki Tool for Recommended Blacksmiths
Layout Tools
Kebiki – Marking Gauges
Sashigane – Square
Sashigane – Carpenter’s Square