Author Archives: Chris Kuehn

Sterling Tool Works: Tools by craftsmen for craftspeople

Sterling Tool Works is a part time endeavor, but its very rewarding especially when such excellent craftspeople provide feedback about Sterling tools.  One such talented person, Kieran Binnie a luthier from the United Kingdom wrote a wonderful review on the … Continue reading

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Started the small run of Plane Hammers

For those of you not following Sterling Tool Works on social media, the Sterling Plane Hammer design has been finalized and the short production run started.  I am filling up the pre order list, so please email me if you … Continue reading

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Saddle-Tail Dovetail Marker on Cover of F&C Magazine

I am very excited to share with you all that Sterling Tool Works’ Saddle-Tail was featured on the cover of Furniture and Cabinetmaking Magazine’s July Issue.  Furniture and Cabinet Making is a magazine based out of the UK that in … Continue reading

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Announcing the Sterling Tool Works Plane Hammer

Recently I unveiled the next tool from Sterling Tool Works through Social Media, the feedback was phenomenal!  I am finally posting here for those that don’t Follow Sterling Tool Works on social media. Introducing the Sterling plane adjustment hammer for … Continue reading

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Handsaw Till and Handle types (Warning: “Tool Porn”)

Since 2000 I have been building my stable of Hand Saws, I have many vintage saws and have bought new saws as well.  My first new handsaw was purchased in 2003; a Lie-Nielsen dovetail saw, it was the start of … Continue reading

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Dovetailing / Tradeshow / Apartment – Wood working bench

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!

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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“You have WOOBIES with your name on it !!!?”

That is what my children said when I opened my box of Micro-fiber cloths that were dyed  with the Sterling Tool Works logo just before the Lie-Nielsen tool event this past weekend.  For those not familiar with the Term “Woobie” … Continue reading

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Dovetail Demonstration at Lie-Nielsen Event in Frederick Maryland

Yesterday I demonstrated at my first show as Sterling Tool Works.  I was able to show the quality and benefits of the Saddle-Tail dovetail marker and saddle square direct to woodworkers, a really great experience for me.  I would like … Continue reading

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Sterling Tool Works Featured in Furniture and Cabinetmaking Magazine

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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