Author Archives: Chris Kuehn

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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Handworks 2015 Commemorative “Woobie” Cloths!

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

To commemorate the very special event that Handworks 2015 is, I will be giving the first 25 customers that purchase Sterling Tool Works tools this special edition Tool woobie with the Sterling “Seal” logo. The tool woobie is otherwise the … Continue reading →

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Come see Sterling Tool Works at the Frederick Maryland Lie-Nielsen Event!

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

I will be at the Lie Nielsen hand tool event tomorrow May 1st at Exotic Lumber in Frederick Maryland. Unfortunately due to a family commitment I will not be attending on Saturday May 2nd. Come by for a great day … 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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Spill Planes in the Artisan Tool Chest!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

I met Daniel Schwank in October of 2014 at a Lie Nielsen hand tool event, we started talking about how I got started in making tools and he spoke of a spill plane that he had made a few of … Continue reading →

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Hamilton Marking Gauge Review

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

I have used Jeff Hamilton (of Hamilton Woodworks) marking gauges for years, in my opinion they are one of the best on the market. Beautifully crafted from select hardwoods they are excellent tools for the craftsman.  The design is genius … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Artisan Tool Chest at Sterling Tool Works!

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

I am happy to announce the new Sterling Tool Works “Store” and Checkout Process. I have been limited to how many products I could have in my store, but through some upgrades I have launched a new online store where … Continue reading →

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Sterling Tool Works Saddle Square

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

Last week I received an order for a 0:0 slope Saddle-Tail.  The issue is that there is no Tail on a 0:0 slope unit, so here is a Sterling Saddle-Square for those that would like one. Available only by special … Continue reading →

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See Sterling Tool Works Tools in Seattle this weekend!

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

Anne of All Trades will be demonstrating and selling Sterling Tool Works Tools at the Seattle Lie-Nielsen event at University of Washington on February 20 and 21st. Anne has become a great friend and regular supporter of Sterling Tool Works, helping … Continue reading →

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Sterling Tool Works Winter Wool Hats!

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

Keep your Noggin WARM!!! With the colder than normal temperatures we are experiencing this winter, (along with the continuing reduction of hair on my head) I decided it was time to offer a winter edition of a Sterling Tool Works … Continue reading →

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