Tag Archives: Sterling Tool Works

Sterling Tool Works Featured in Furniture and Cabinetmaking Magazine

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

The May 2014 Edition#218 of Furniture and Cabinetmaking magazine, a publication in the U.K. featured Sterling Tool Works and the Saddle-Tail.  Derek Jones the editor of F&C originally found Sterling Tool Works through Instagram.  I am very excited to have … Continue reading →

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Leather Stamp Arrived!

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

My leather stamp arrived and it finishes off the Saddle-Slings off so nicely.  I am just starting to work with leather now with the urging of Jason Thigpen from Texas Heritage Woodworks.  I have a few ideas for some new … 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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Introducing the Saddle-Sling!

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

The latest accessory from Sterling Tool Works is the Saddle-Sling, a convenient holster to store your Saddle-Tail units in your tool chest or workshop.  Designed to be screwed onto a vertical surface, your fingers wrap easily around the steel head … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Saddle-Tail2!

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

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 … Continue reading →

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I’ll get by with a little help from my friends…

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Chris Kuehn

Where would we be with out our friends.  I am fortunate to have met some wonderful people in my life, and many of them have been woodworkers. Last year at Woodworking In America (WIA) I met Mark Hicks of Plate … Continue reading →

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