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Dovetail Doctor – The Sterling Dovetail Ruler receives high praise

Last week I introduced a new product, the Dovetail Rule or Dovetail Blade as some are calling it.  After great feedback from customers at Handworks in Amana Iowa over the weekend, I woke up Monday morning to several texts and … Continue reading

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Sterling Tool Works “Dovetailing Square” has arrived!

Sterling Tool Works Double Square This precision square is supplied with one traditional graduated rule and a dovetailing rule providing a very versatile tool with many uses. The standard rule provides a wonderful compact square with excellent accuracy rivaling common … Continue reading

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

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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Hamilton Marking Gauge Review

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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Sterling Tool Works Saddle Square

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!

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!

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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Show Bench Version 2.0

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!

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

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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