After 30+ years of teaching people the art and craft of timber framing, we have assembled a couple of timber-framing-tool-kits to get you started. We know that tool selection is very personal. We have picked some of our favorite items in terms of overall use, durability and ease of maintenance.
Our Deluxe Timber Frame Tool Kit is ideal for the individual who does not own many tools and really wants to pursue timber framing with all the right tools at hand.
This kit Includes the following tools with a 10% discount off of the suggested retail price:
- Genki Temagari Timber Frame Saw
- 1-1/2-in Beveled Timber Framing Chisel by Robert Sorby or Meserschmidt depending on availability
- 2-in Beveled Timber Framing Chisel by Robert Sorby or Meserschmidt depending on availability
- 1-7/8-Slick by Robert Sorby or Meserschmidt depending on availability
- Glass Lapping Plate
- Wet/Dry Coated Abrasive 320 grit
- Wet/Dry Coated Abrasive 120 grit
- Leather Strop
- Abrasive Powder for Strop
- Wood-is-Good Mallet 30 oz
- Starrett 12-in Combination Square
- Stainless Steel Rafter Square by SHINWA
- Tape Measure Fat Max 35-ft
- Utility Knife
- Extra-Long Tool Bag
- Sweetheart Low Angle Block Plane by Stanley
- Stair Gauge Fixtures by Starrett
- Ryoba Hand Saw 300mm Gyokucho
- Beveled Skew Chisel Set 26 mm
- Saw Bag
- MK II Veritas Honing Guide
If you wish to swap out one of the items in the tool kit, that is possible but you need to call the store to make this arrangement.
207-442-7938
Our Promise To You.
If it is for sale in our store -- it is because we use it and love it!
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. We do limit warranties to those offered by our supplying manufacturers. If ever you have a question or concern regarding any of the tools we sell, please let us know.
Online. On Campus. On The Job Site.
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. Graduates will find particular items recommended in class and on site.
If you don't see the tools or items you need, we can find it for you. Write us or call us anytime.
