Category Archives: Dovetails

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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Dovetail Squares and Dovetail Rules IN STOCK!!!

Hello everyone!  We are excited to have shipped our preorders last week ahead of schedule and have the DTSQ-2 in stock for sale on our website.  You can purchase your Dovetail Square DTSQ-2 here.  The second run of these units is nearing … Continue reading

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Dovetail Squares – IN STOCK SOON!

In my last blog I shared that we were working on new Dovetail Squares and that they should be available in Late October.  We have made great progress and are happy to share that we will be shipping the new version … 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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Mini Test of the Sterling Dovetail Square, Furniture & Cabinetmaking Magazine

Derek Jones the editor of Furniture and Cabinetmaking Magazine in the U.K. wrote a mini test on the Sterling Dovetailing Square in issue#236.  Click here for the full review.

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Blue Spruce Tool Works now in the Artisan’s ToolChest!

I have used Blue Spruce Tool Works Mallets and Marking knives for many years, those that have been to a show where I demonstrate how I cut dovetails know I love them. Several customers have asked me when I might come … 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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