Author Archives: Chris Kuehn

Show Bench Version 2.0

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

During the Holidays I was fortunate to have my family visiting from out of town.  Shop time with my father is always special and in addition to reorganizing the shop and many other small projects my Dad helped me build … Continue reading →

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Update for San Marcos Lie-Nielsen Event this weekend!

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

I am truly sorry for those that contacted me about meeting up at the Lie Nielsen Event in San Marcos CA this weekend at Palomar College. A last minute change in my travel (outside of my control) has precluded me … Continue reading →

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Sterling Tool Works 2015 Woodworking Show Schedule

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Chris Kuehn

Happy new year to all the Sterling Tool Works followers! I apologize for the dearth of blogs recently. November and December were extremely busy as I was filling orders for holiday deliveries.   Unfortunately several projects that were in process have … Continue reading →

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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 Sliding Deadman, come see it at the Hearne Hardwoods Lie Nielsen Event this weekend!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

I took some time off from making tools last Sunday to finish my Sliding Deadman on the Plate 11 bench that Mark Hicks made and delivered to me at WIA.  I inset the Sterling Tool Works medallion made by CNC … 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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My new Split Top Roubo Bench and A Surprise from BenchCrafted!

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

Today is the day that Mark Hicks and I have been waiting months for!  We are now able to share something that we swore secrecy on until it was released!  The new BENCHCRAFTED Glide M leg vise!  Both my new … 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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Plane Hammer page is now UP!

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

I have shipped all units from the preorder list and I have a handful of units ready for shipment.  I have more in process that will be ready to ship in about 2 weeks. Thank you all for your patience … Continue reading →

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