Required Tools

In this workshop we will cover a broad range of hand and machine woodworking skills and techniques. These tools should be considered the minimum in order to fully participate. If you’d like to bring more tools (or your normal toolset) please feel free!

If you do not have the requisite tools, please contact us and we will get you set up with our tool mongers. We have access to both the best, and to the most practical Japanese tools available in the USA Today. Our partners will generally not sell tools to somebody off the street, they prefer to speak with each client individually in order to recommend the best tool for each application.

We will expect all your tools to be in good working order and sharp. Time spent preparing tools during the workshop takes away from your experience using them. If you need help setting up your tools before class, please reach out and we can make accommodations to assist.

Loaner tools may be available but not guaranteed. During checkout you’ll have the option to purchase tools for this workshop, additionally, your confirmation will have a link to purchase them before the workshop, subject to a cut off date. * We have put together a “starter” toolkit with extremely capable, yet affordable tools to get you going if you need. Advice on what tools to purchase is generously offered and is always complementary.

Western equivalent tools may be used for this workshop, however we encourage class participants to learn and enjoy Eastern tools as it will enhance your experenience. A combination of Western and Eastern tools is fine as well.

• Sharpening supplies: 1000/800 Grit Water Stone, 6000/8000 Grit Water Stone, Diamond Flattening Plate (optional 3-5k stone, 2-600 aggressive stone)

• 15mm, 18mm, and/or 24mm Japanese Chisel (Chu Tataki or Tataki prefered)

• Ryoba Saw 270mm or 300mm (rip and cross cut)

• Japanese Mallet for striking chisels (known as a Genno)

• Sashigane / framing Square

• Pens/Pencils

• A can-do attitude and the will to succeed!

Optional Tools

• Wider Chisel (30+mm)

• Side Cutter Planes (Kiwa ganna)

• Japanese Hand Plane (Kanna)

• Impact Driver

• Circular Saw

• Chain Mortiser (The more the merrier)

• Auger bits (Star-m or Wood owl) 15mm, 18mm, 20mm

• Large mallet “commander”

• Ladders

• Tool belt

• String Line

• Marking Gauge

• Handplanes

Register Below

Begin your registration process below. You’ll have the option to purchase required and optional tools for pickup at the workshop. Your confirmation email will also provide a link to purchase these tools before the workshop.

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