Author Archives: Chris Kuehn

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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Announcing the Artisan Tool Chest at Sterling Tool Works!

I am happy to announce the new Sterling Tool Works “Store” and Checkout Process. I have been limited to how many products I could have in my store, but through some upgrades I have launched a new online store where … 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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Sterling Tool Works Hats and T- Shirts in the store!

I would like to say sorry to all the supporters and fans of Sterling Tool Works, I have been very busy with production, R&D and collaborations so blog entries have been sparse these last few months.  There is more to … Continue reading →

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The Sliding Deadman, come see it at the Hearne Hardwoods Lie Nielsen Event this weekend!

I took some time off from making tools last Sunday to finish my Sliding Deadman on the Plate 11 bench that Mark Hicks made and delivered to me at WIA.  I inset the Sterling Tool Works medallion made by CNC … Continue reading →

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