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JTA History and Reviews

Japanese Tools Australia was founded in 2009 by furniture maker Christian Timbs. Christian's experience training and working in England, Tasmania and Japan made him well acquainted with the virtues and traditions of Japanese tools. Initially Christian offered Australian woodworkers a small selection of Japanese saws, sharpening stones and chisels from his workshop in southern Sydney.

Japanese Tools Australia has since expanded with a knowledgeable team and stock more than 1000 unique, hand chosen products to be used by professionals and hobbyists in the pursuit of their creative vision, with more constantly being selected.

JTA stands behind the quality of every one of our products and know that we offer our customers the best woodworking tools possible, whether their application be for students, enthusiasts or tradespeople. Centuries of tradition and experience lay behind Japanese toolmaking and woodworking culture, and we are proud to bring these stories to Australia and the world.

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Silly me

Attended the chisel sharpening class which was very helpful and informative. Alas, I left my chisels behind - have tried getting them back however I may have to make another trip to Sydney to retrieve them.

Shinto Saw Rasp

This item will sell itself.
It is just spectacular in operation. It is just so easy to file any soft item. I have not used it on mild steel and do not intend to. Other files are made for that purpose. But, filind wood and plastic I highly recommend them.

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Printmaker U-Gouge
David Wilson
Printmaker U-Gouge

Comfortable to use and sits well in the hand without getting tired. I was gouging very hard Indian Rosewood and it struggled a bit to remove much at a time but although the cuts took longer to get to the required depth it was worth the extra effort.

Toyo camber top tool box

Another great product from JTA. Bought for my daughter to store embroidery tools etc. a bit of overkill perhaps but she loves it. Great quality build, finish and colour

Great paring chisel!

I now have several of these and plan to purchase a few more. Excellent paring chisels.

My new favourite Tape

My new favourite tape measure. Clear and accurate with great unsupported reach.

The Bane of Endgrain

My only regret with this chisel is that I didn’t buy more than just the one. So beautifully sharp out of the box, it makes an absolute mockery of any timber l’ve taken it to and has had no trouble making crisp endgrain shavings. A thing of beauty

A+++

Amazing design and quality and JTA has the best prices for Toyos that I’ve been able to find within AUS

QUALITY TOYO CANTILEVER TOOLBOX

Another quality toolbox from Japanese Tools. This is my third TOYO box. Great for storing my small carving tools and projects under completion. Always happy with service, postage times and good packaging for my purchases from JTA.

30cm sashigane

This square is an addition to my sashigane collection. It’s such a handy size, I have 50cm one as well but I find the larger one a bit of a pain to get into tight spots, that’s where this one shines, it also fits in my tool belt better as well. 5/5 stars

Great rasp

I bought a French made 11/13 Liogier Hand-stitched Sapphire coated double handled rasp about 10 years ago. Its brilliant and fast cutting but on bigger jobs I've always wanted something to better 'hog out" shapes then finish with my Liogier. Your rasp is perfect. I should have bought one years ago. Itll get plenty of use shaping guitar boies and necks. Worth every cent.

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Kevlar Carving Gloves
Kerry O'Rourke
Good but too small

Even the Large are too small - good, but after a time, they restrict blood flow into the hands - please secure bigger sizes

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Sosaku Hake Brush
Roslyn Kean
Mokuhanga essentials

Beautiful horse hair printing brush for traditional Japanese woodblock
mokuhanga

Sharpening stones

Great little set of wet stones for my secateurs and shears, nice weight and feel in the hand

Bag/holder

Handy little bag for secateurs etc., well made

If you know, you know.

After watching other people getting fantastic results from their Shinto saw rasps I finally bought one for myself and all of the love these tools receive is completely justified. The medium/fine rasp quickly and cleanly removes coarse marks and aids in shaping material but doesn't get clogged up like a file can.

Quality toolbox. Compact but stores a lot!

Great toolbox to store your basic kit for portability. Can comfortably fit a hand plane, chisel, hammer and a takedown ryoba saw - along with all your measuring and marking tools.

The best tool

Love this hori hori tool.
I use it for everything. Digging up weeds, hacking at things, harvesting veg, prying things open.
It’s a good quality tool and well weighted.

An excellent addition to any sashigane owner

This stop is a great addition to a sashigane. In fact, I’m using it a lot more than a combination square, this along side the stainless Rulers and stops.

Great square, excellent addition to my sashigane collection.

Perfect tool box

I purchased a GL-350 it is great tool box however the GL-470 fits all my larger hand tools perfectly.
Excellent build quality definitely a lifetime tool box.

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Pick-up Rulers & Stops
Peter Vojvoda
Awesome addition to any woodworker’s arsenal

These small but handy rulers are a great companion to anyone using a western style combination square. I do find myself grabbing these more often than combo squares when I’m gauging lines on various projects.
The 150mm ruler is especially handy in that you can stash it in your nail bag and use it in a moments notice. 10/10

These are awesome

I had originally been looking for the 185cm version of these for sometime in Australia I am now glad I got the 100cm version at a great price, delivery was very quick.
Most of all they are fantastic for thinning out shrubs and tress and I am most impressed by their ability to handle a very decent cut, compared to my standard loppers.
They will be getting lots of use over the cooler months.

Outstanding service

We recently purchased a toothed harvesting sickle from Japanese Tools on line. Their communication from receipt of our order to dispatch was prompt and outstanding. The tool proved to be of excellent quality and does a great job of cutting through grasses and pencil thick woody stems. Very impressed. A&Z