Category Archives: How To

How to size Dovetail Rulers to Existing Squares

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Chris Kuehn

With my introduction of the DTR-3, I have received many questions recently about what Dovetail Rule (DTR) is best for squares you may already own.  I have written this blog post to help people check their existing square to find the … 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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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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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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Sterling Tool Works to exhibit at WIA 2014!

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

Its been official for a few weeks now, but now that there is webpage showing all the exhibitors here, Its time share with my followers that I will be exhibiting at WIA in Winstom Salem NC, September 12-14 2014.  I … 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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