Tag Archives: Sterling Tool Works

New Product! The DTR-5 for 12″ Combination Squares.

We have launched the DTR-5!  For those woodworkers without smaller squares we have now made the DTR-5 which is designed and made for popular 12″ cobination squares that most woodworkers have in thier toolkit.  The DTR-5 is .089″ Thick and … Continue reading

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How to size Dovetail Rulers to Existing Squares

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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Pre Orders OPEN – Roubo Curve Sets!!! 

It’s been a LONG time coming but the picture above is the first set of Series I Roubo Curves that have been made since 2019.   Roubo Curves are stainless steel french curves that are large scale for use on full size furniture.  The … Continue reading

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Thank you Frank Strazza and Fine Woodworking- Dovetail Square!

I met Frank Strazza (http://www.strazzafurniture.com) at Hand Works in 2015 where we were setup next to each other in the Amana Furniture Shop.   Frank makes exquisite woodworking benches and has featured Houndstooth dovetails on them for many years. Frank was one … Continue reading

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The Dovetail Ruler 2 for 4 inch Starrett Squares!

Since May 2015 at Handworks 2015 where I introduced the Sterling Dovetail Square, I have been asked if the Dovetail Blade will fit in the Starrett 4inch Square.  For unknown reasons Starrett makes thier 4″ squares with blades that are … Continue reading

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Sterling Saddle-Tail® Dovetail Marker and Dovetail Square

Kieran Binnie a fantastic writer, luthier and Woodworker who blogs over at his blog: Over the Wireless showcasing his latest project Policeman’s boot bench. A couple of excerpts from the Blog are below, click here for the entire entry.  Gotta love his quote “Saddle Tail … Continue reading

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Roubo Curves®- Stainless Steel French Curves

Highland Woodworking has posted a great review of Sterling Tool Works Roubo Curves, the large format Stainless steel french curves for artisans that want to bring curves to their work. A big thanks for the reviewer Jeffrey Fleisher for a great tutorial. … Continue reading

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Sterling Tool Works Review at “The Daily Skep” Blog

I am sorry to all my followers for the lack of blogs here, I simply am overwhelmed with the day job, family and Sterling Tool Works.  I am not complaining, I am very thankful but I am looking forward to … Continue reading

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Sterling Tool Works Depth and Angle Gauge

The Sterling Depth Gauge is finely manufactured in the USA from 316 Stainless Steel and tool steel, when properly used and taken care of it will provide many years of service. The Sterling Depth Gauge comes with an English and … Continue reading

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Bern Billsberry – Father of the “Nutsaver” for Veritas Skew and Plow Planes

My Friend Kieran Binnie has a great interview with the father of the “Nutsaver”.  The Nutsaver is a strap wrench that allows for proper tightening of the knurled brass screws on Lee Valley/Veritas brand Skew and Plow Planes. I have been … Continue reading

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