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Tom Trimmins Woodwork
Japanese Tool Shop

Welcome to my online tool shop. Everything you see here has been tried and tested in my workshop – by me, and by all the lovely people who join me for woodworking classes. If you need advice, please just ask me!

NEW for October 2026
Sharpening Japanese Tools
(and everything you need to do it)
Learn to sharpen chisels, knives and planes
If you've previously bought tools from me and want to get them back to working like new before your next project, I made this latest kit with video instructions especially for you. Get your essential sharpening equipment and wood delivered in the post, then log into the online videos to have a satisfying time sharpening up your knife, chisel and plane ready for more marvellous making. Enjoy!
Reserve your kit
Tools to Sharpen
Featured in the videos
Recommended tool sets
For Getting Started

These are the tools I use most often myself and recommend to anyone starting out. 

They'll also set you up nicely for my home woodworking project kits.

You might also need
Project kit extras
Tools for Home Woodworking Project Kits
Choose what you need

Here you can find everything you'll need for completing my home woodworking project kits.

These are exactly the same tools as I use in the videos, which makes it really easy to know you're using the right tool in the right way.

Other Japanese tools
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