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Sterling Tool Works Hats and T- Shirts in the store!

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

I would like to say sorry to all the supporters and fans of Sterling Tool Works, I have been very busy with production, R&D and collaborations so blog entries have been sparse these last few months.  There is more to … Continue reading →

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The ultimate honor; Marco Terenzi takes on Sterling Tool mini projects

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

I have known Marco Terenzi for about 6 months, following his outstanding work on Instagram (his IG handle is @marcoterenzi).  Marco is an incredibly talented artist that has specialized in making mini tools.  This spring he was commissioned to make … Continue reading →

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Plate 11 Bench Split Top Roubo to debut at WIA!

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

My friend Mark Hicks has been very busy building me a bench for my booth at WIA, he has been chronicling the build on Instagram and Twitter both handles are @markbuildsit.  The split top Roubo is a great bench for … Continue reading →

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The Fred West Tool Chest Collaboration

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

I was contacted about 4 months ago by Scott Meek to see if I was interested in donating some Sterling Tool Works items to commemorate Fred West, a huge proponent of Boutique tool suppliers that lost his battle with Cancer. … Continue reading →

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Sterling Plane Hammers: First Run – GONE!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

Monday I shipped the first ten production Sterling Plane Hammers to the first ten buyers from the preorder list.  I am in the middle of the next larger build and hope to have more units available to sell  to the … Continue reading →

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Price Increase on the Saddle-Tail Dovetail Marker

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

I am thankful for the support that all my customers have provided and continue to provide Sterling Tool Works.  Its been about 9 months since the first sale of Saddle-Tails at WIA 2013.  The Saddle-Tails that I am making today … Continue reading →

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Thank you John Francis Designs – Talented CNC Machinist

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

I “met” John Welch the owner of John Francis Designs on Instagram, he is very talented CNC machinist by day and woodworker by night and weekends.  We connected and discussed some special projects that I had in mind that required … Continue reading →

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Sterling Tool Works: Tools by craftsmen for craftspeople

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

Sterling Tool Works is a part time endeavor, but its very rewarding especially when such excellent craftspeople provide feedback about Sterling tools.  One such talented person, Kieran Binnie a luthier from the United Kingdom wrote a wonderful review on the … Continue reading →

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Started the small run of Plane Hammers

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

For those of you not following Sterling Tool Works on social media, the Sterling Plane Hammer design has been finalized and the short production run started.  I am filling up the pre order list, so please email me if you … Continue reading →

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Saddle-Tail Dovetail Marker on Cover of F&C Magazine

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

I am very excited to share with you all that Sterling Tool Works’ Saddle-Tail was featured on the cover of Furniture and Cabinetmaking Magazine’s July Issue.  Furniture and Cabinet Making is a magazine based out of the UK that in … Continue reading →

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