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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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MHG Messerschmidt Timber Framing Chisel
MHG Messerschmidt Timber Framing Chisel
MHG Messerschmidt Timber Framing Chisel
MHG Messerschmidt Timber Framing Chisel

MHG Messerschmidt Timber Framing Chisel

$64.00 - $788.00
Three Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisels, crafted with Sheffield steel blades and wooden handles engraved with "Richard Kell." Perfect for timber framing, these chisels come in various sizes to accommodate different tasks.
The Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel by SOR features a Sheffield Steel blade and a light wooden handle, making it perfect for precise timber framing tasks.
This tool, inscribed with "Blue Steel," features a steel blade and a light wooden handle, making it perfect for timber framing. Crafted similarly to the SOR Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel, it utilizes premium Sheffield Steel for exceptional durability.
Introducing the SOR Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel, crafted with robust Sheffield Steel. This woodworking tool features a flat, wide metal blade and a wooden handle, enhanced with a sturdy metal end cap, making it ideal for precision tasks in timber framing projects.

Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel

$192.00 - $554.00
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

$36.00 - $263.00

Building On Decades Of Experience

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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Our Promise To You.

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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