Information Links

Links

Chris's Blog
My favorite woodworking blog ever. Chris is a Japanese trained timber framer whose interests involve all aspects of joinery. His daily blog follows all his jobs step by step and are a wealth of knowledge
Takumi
My friend Dale Brotherton in Seattle who I studied with and worked with for several years.
Sawmill Creek
If you have never checked out any woodworking forums here's a few
Woodnet
This is the first forum I got on and there are some really knowledgeable people there
Japanese Tool Forum
One of only forums on Japanese tools. The other one is in Austrailia.

TOOLS

Lee Valley Probably the best single source of woodworking tools on the planet.

Lie-Neilsen Once again great tools and they are worth the price

Hida Tools My favorite source of Japanese tools. Never missed a chance to go by when I was in San Francisco

Tools for Woodworking Joel is located in Brooklyn for all of yous on the right coast.

Hock Tools Best source for replacement blades for all your old planes as well as blades for making your own planes.

Blue Spruce Tool Works Great American made chisels and other goodies.

Czech Hand Tools Nice thing about Bob is he sells kits for most of his tools

Wenloffz & Sons I don't use western saws but if I did I would get them from Mike.

Japanese Tools Another great source of Japanese tools and Shapton sharpening stones.