Category Archives: Dovetails

Limited edition Saddle-Tail Dovetail Markers available at Handworks 2015.

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

Its time to share another limited edition tool to commemorate Handworks 2015! I have about 30 of these Saddle-Tail units with socket head screws that I think are just lovely, bigger and bolder than the black oxide phillips head screws. … Continue reading →

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Dovetailing the Dutch Tool chest, with a Saddle-Tail

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

I would like to thank one of my Customers, Ryan @eartroots on Instagram for telling me that the newly released “Dutch Toolchest” DVD from Lie-Nielsen features Chris Schwarz gang marking his Dovetails with a Saddle-Tail2 dovetail marking gauge.  The picture … Continue reading →

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New Saddle-Tail Slopes for 1:5 and 1:7 Dovetails, New Router Plane Wallet

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

At Woodworking in America last weekend Sterling Tool Works introduced two new Saddle-Tail Dovetail marker Slopes. The 1:5 and 1:7. They are now available for purchase on the website. Also introduced was the new Router Plane Wallet for all your … Continue reading →

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Dovetailing / Tradeshow / Apartment – Wood working bench

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

I have received some inquiries about the bench I used for the LN- Event last weekend.  I shared with several people at the show and now here on my Blog the details of this bench.  It could be an IDEAL … Continue reading →

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Dovetail Demonstration at Lie-Nielsen Event in Frederick Maryland

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

Yesterday I demonstrated at my first show as Sterling Tool Works.  I was able to show the quality and benefits of the Saddle-Tail dovetail marker and saddle square direct to woodworkers, a really great experience for me.  I would like … Continue reading →

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Sterling Tool Works Featured in Furniture and Cabinetmaking Magazine

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

The May 2014 Edition#218 of Furniture and Cabinetmaking magazine, a publication in the U.K. featured Sterling Tool Works and the Saddle-Tail.  Derek Jones the editor of F&C originally found Sterling Tool Works through Instagram.  I am very excited to have … Continue reading →

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Come see Sterling Tool Works at the Lie Nielsen Handtool Event!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

I am thrilled to share with you all that I will a Guest Demonstrator at the upcoming Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event in Frederick Maryland on May 2nd and 3rd!  I am looking forward to demonstrating at my first event!  I … Continue reading →

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Dovetail Marker Slopes and Angles

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

I have had some interested customers ask why the 1:4 ratio was used for the original Saddle-Tail dovetail marker.  I have to note that while one side of the Saddle-Tail is for dovetails the other side is a convenient saddle … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Saddle-Sling!

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

The latest accessory from Sterling Tool Works is the Saddle-Sling, a convenient holster to store your Saddle-Tail units in your tool chest or workshop.  Designed to be screwed onto a vertical surface, your fingers wrap easily around the steel head … Continue reading →

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LN event this weekend in Minneapolis, MN

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

This weekend Lie-Nielsen is having a Hand Tool Event at Danish Teak Classics located in Minneapolis, MN. Mark Hicks of Plate II Bench Co. will have Some Saddle-Tails and Saddle-Tail2 units with him, be sure to check them out.  Many … Continue reading →

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