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At Shelter Tools, we believe that tools should be built to last, and so we offer a wide selection of tools that are capable of lasting a lifetime with the proper care, maintenance, and love.

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Browse Timber Framing Tools, Hand Saws, Carving Knives, Axes, Work Benches and more.

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The Family Behind Shelter

For three generations, Shelter has been sharing our knowledge and love of tools in midcoast Maine. These tools, toys and supplies are in constant use by our students, timber framing crews, and family. At Shelter Tools, we have a working knowledge of every product we sell.

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Framing Chisels

Explore our extensive collection of framing chisels that are made to last.

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The MHG Messerschmidt Timber Framing Chisels, featuring metal blades and wooden handles for superior edge retention, are perfectly aligned horizontally on a white background—ideal for professional woodworkers pursuing precision.
The MHG Messerschmidt Timber Framing Chisel, featuring a durable wooden handle and renowned for its superior edge retention, is displayed on a white background.
The MHG Messerschmidt Timber Framing Chisel features a bevelled blade and light wooden handle, making it an essential tool for professional woodworkers handling intricate tasks.
The MHG Messerschmidt Timber Framing Chisel, a professional woodworkers essential from MHG, has a sharp steel blade and wooden handle for superior edge retention and precision cutting and carving.

MHG Messerschmidt Timber Framing Chisel

$48.95 - $555
Three wood chisels, including the SOR Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel made from premium Sheffield Steel, have metal blades and wooden handles. They are displayed parallel on a white background, ideal for discerning timber framers seeking quality tools.
The SOR Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel features a sharp Sheffield Steel blade and a wooden handle with red text, making it perfect for timber framing by combining precision and durability.
The Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel by SOR is crafted from Sheffield Steel with a sharp blade and ergonomic wooden handle, ideal for timber framers.
The Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel by SOR has a premium Sheffield Steel blade and a light wooden handle, ideal for timber framing.

Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel

$135 - $396
Three Barr Timber Framing Chisels from the renowned brand BAR, featuring hand-forged wooden handles and durable metal blades reminiscent of traditional woodworking tools, are arranged side by side.
A straight woodworking chisel with a light wooden handle and a flat, sharp metal blade, reminiscent of the BAR Barr Timber Framing Chisel and other traditional woodworking tools.
A superior example of traditional woodworking tools, the Barr Timber Framing Chisel by BAR features a wide blade, wooden handle, and metal shaft.
A BAR Barr Timber Framing Chisel, featuring a wooden handle and metal ferrule, is pictured on a white background, showcasing the beauty of traditional woodworking tools.

Barr Timber Framing Chisel

$25 - $195

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Good Tools

These tools, toys and supplies are in constant use by our students, timber framing crews, and family. At Shelter Tools, we have a working knowledge of every product we sell.

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We are happy to share our experiences with these tools which may enhance your own. Given care, maintenance, and love, each of these fine tools is capable of lasting a lifetime.

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Woolwich, ME 04579

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