One of the most asked questions since I started Sterling Tool Works was when will you make a less expensive Saddle-Tail. After some months of work I am ready to announce the Saddle-Tail2. The ST2 retains all of the best features: Beautiful workmanship, two in one tool design, Durable materials, and incredible balance & ergonomics.
What the ST2 doesn’t have that the original Saddle-Tail has:
1) No corner reliefs: This is a lot of additional machining to make. Your boards will need to be squared up but when laying out joinery your boards should be square and true.
2) The Head and Handle are joined by hardened steel pins pressed into the two pieces: This allows for less machining; drill, countersink, tap and less handwork installing screws.
3) The Handle retains the classic flute for ergonomic fit; however the edges of the handle have been eased with a file instead of chamfer milled: This eliminated more machining time.
The ST-2 is still a premium layout tool being a dovetail marker and saddle square in one tool but is more economically priced. The price for the ST-2 is $60, the original Saddle-Tail is still available for $75 each.
