About JT Benchtops
John Toole
Founder and Timber Specialist
John Toole has been the heart of JT Benchtops, bringing a lifetime of experience and passion for timber to every project. His family’s deep-rooted history with timber instilled in him an early appreciation for this precious, renewable resource. John’s excitement for timber crafting began at a young age and has only grown stronger over the years, as he watched the beautiful grain of a piece of timber emerge under his skilled hands.
John established his first timber crafting service in 1984, and since then, JT Benchtops has become the only Mobile Timber Specialist service in Southern Queensland. Based on the Sunshine Coast, the service extends to Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, and commercial projects Australia-wide. The mobile showroom is equipped with everything clients need to make the right design choices, complemented by expert advice.
commitment to sustainability
John Toole’s dedication to the sustainable use of timber has been a cornerstone of JT Benchtops. He carefully selected suppliers who shared his belief that timber can be used responsibly without harming the environment. John’s approach ensures that forests, when managed properly, can continue to produce beautiful materials for generations to come.
best quality – no worries
The team at JT Benchtops works closely with cabinet makers, builders, and architects to match the right timber with each project, ensuring the best outcomes both aesthetically and financially. Choosing the appropriate timber is crucial, as it affects labor and finishing costs. The experts at JT Benchtops help clients avoid pitfalls, save time, and minimize costs, delivering stunning results that stand the test of time.
a new chapter
Due to a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND), John Toole has made the difficult decision to retire. MND is a terminal condition that progressively robs individuals of their ability to move, speak, swallow, and breathe.
Despite this, John remains committed to ensuring his legacy of quality and craftsmanship continues.
What is Motor Neurone Disease (MND)?
MND is a terminal condition with no known cure that progressively robs people of the ability to move, speak, swallow, and eventually breathe. If you have MND, the motor neurones that carry messages from the brain to your muscles become damaged and die. When this happens, the muscles they support weaken and waste away. With the right care and support, Queenslanders with MND can live better for longer, enabling them to continue engaging within the community for as long as possible.
Who are MND Queensland?
They’re the leading organisation wholly focused on supporting Queenslanders living with MND—and their families, friends, and carers—Established in 1983, they offer understanding and practical assistance by delivering information, education, and specialist support services. Their mission is to ensure access to best-practice care and support for every Queenslander impacted by MND and contribute to finding a cure. MND Queensland relies on community support to provide many essential services for Queenslanders impacted by MND. They are the only Australian State Association that doesn’t receive ongoing government funding.
Please consider supporting MND Queensland in their mission to provide essential services and contribute to finding a cure.
The legacy of quality & craftsmanship continues
The team at JT Benchtops, now led by the expert craftsmen and furniture makers who have worked alongside John, continues to uphold the same high standards of quality and sustainability.
Their extensive knowledge and passion for timber ensure that every project is completed to the highest standard, from start to finish. What they don’t know about timber isn’t worth knowing, making them the premier timber specialists in Australia.
Continuing Excellence with Mark Smith & Dave Gray
All new inquiries will be handled by Smith & Gray Furniture Makers, whom John trusts completely.
Smith & Gray share John’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship, making them the perfect choice to continue the JT Benchtops legacy. Clients can rest assured that they will receive the finest timber work and exceptional service, maintaining the high standards John set over his distinguished career.
At JT Benchtops, every customer is guaranteed top quality and reliability, ensuring a job truly well done from start to finish.
Each piece of timber is a gift from nature. If we treat it with the love and respect it deserves, it rewards us with its beauty forever.
Our Projects
No job is too large or too small. We craft small bathroom vanities with as much care and attention to detail as we do large expanses of timber fittings for clients such as the Hilton Hotel Sydney, or Gonwana Land at Southbank.
