I Built the Ultimate Japanese Woodworking Tool Briefcase!

My son Wade came running after my van yelling, “Dad! Dad! You forgot your briefcase!” But this isn’t your ordinary briefcase! Inside is a collection of Japanese woodworking tools that I personally selected and organized into a custom wooden case I built myself. In this video, Wade joins me in the Sun Tree Carpentry shop to open the case and explore the craftsmanship behind these incredible tools. I also share something personal: how Japanese woodworking inspired me and helped influence the name Sun Tree Carpentry, along with the story and proverb behind it. My introduction to Japanese woodworking tools started with a SUIZAN Japanese pull saw. Over the years, that simple tool has bailed me out of countless situations in the field. Sometimes the simplest tools are the ones you appreciate most. I’m a professional carpenter working in Southwest Florida, and while I use modern power tools every day, I’ve developed a tremendous appreciation for traditional hand tools, especially the precision and thoughtfulness behind Japanese woodworking. This video is about more than tools. It’s about craftsmanship, learning from others, sharing knowledge, and passing that appreciation along to the next generation. 🇯🇵 SHOP MY JAPANESE WOODWORKING TOOL COLLECTION I built the wooden briefcase myself and purchased the tools individually. Here are the products I’ve collected. JAPANESE PULL SAWS 🪚 SUIZAN Japanese Pull Saw — Long Handle: https://link.amazon/B0egoAwCJ 🪚 SUIZAN 7” Ryoba Double Edge Saw: https://link.amazon/B08eLhGky 🪚 SUIZAN Folding Ryoba Double Edge Saw: https://link.amazon/B0hZMnZUk 🪚 SUIZAN 6” Dozuki Dovetail Saw: https://link.amazon/B071Wa2yy 🪚 SUIZAN 5” Flush Cut Saw: https://link.amazon/B03kLzw27 🪚 SUIZAN Ryoba Double Edge Saw 7" : https://link.amazon/B06uMhvqh 🪚 CARTLIFE Japanese Flush Cut Saw: https://link.amazon/B09wwSgrt 🪚 Frocopo Japanese Hand Saw: https://link.amazon/B0diokQJ5 JAPANESE CHISELS & MARKING KNIVES 🔨 KAKURI Japanese Wood Chisel Set — 3 Pieces: https://link.amazon/B0a0y0XyG 🔪 KAKURI Kiridashi Knife — 24mm Right-Handed: https://link.amazon/B0bXVQlxH 🔪 Kiridashi Japanese Pocket/Marking Knife: https://link.amazon/B0crZTRdX PRECISION MEASURING & LAYOUT TOOLS 📐 Shinwa 62103 Japanese Mitre Square: https://link.amazon/B0gJ6Hnoc 📐 Shinwa 62009 Machinist Square — 150mm: https://link.amazon/B0bSjZFrl 📐 Japanese Combination Square: https://link.amazon/B0fYnge2f 📐 KAKURI Double Wood Marking Gauge: https://link.amazon/B0cHvpWqJ 📐 6 Inch Adjustable Lockable Steel Divider Wing Leather Compass: https://link.amazon/B0aEpHRmj HAMMERS & SPECIALTY TOOLS 🔨 KAKURI Japanese Wooden Mallet: https://link.amazon/B09NTTClz 🔨 Japanese Shop Hammer — 13 oz.: https://link.amazon/B06hg6hCB 🔨 KAKURI Nail Punch: https://link.amazon/B03kC9tgD WOODWORKING BOOKS 📖 Japanese Woodworking Tools Book: https://link.amazon/B0j27Wyhq 🛒 SUN TREE CARPENTRY AMAZON STOREFRONT [Storefront Link] Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links above are affiliate links, which help support Sun Tree Carpentry at no additional cost to you. I’d love to hear from other woodworkers and carpenters! What’s your favorite Japanese woodworking tool, and which one has made the biggest difference in your work? Thanks for watching and supporting Sun Tree Carpentry! Subscribe for real-world carpentry, woodworking techniques, professional tool reviews, and lessons learned from the field. #JapaneseWoodworking #JapaneseTools #Woodworking #Suizan #SunTreeCarpentry