A variety of woodworking tools, including timber framing tools like hammers, axes, saws, knives, rulers, gloves, and chisels, are arranged on a dark wooden workbench, inspired by shelter institute craftsmanship.

Building Quality.

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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A variety of woodworking and blacksmithing tools, including timber framing tools and axes with wooden and metal handles, are arranged on a dark, worn wooden surface reminiscent of a shelter institute workshop.

Axes

Various wood carving tools and unfinished wooden spatulas are arranged on a dark wooden surface. These quality shelter tools include knives, gouges, a spokeshave, and a draw knife, all with sturdy wooden handles.

Chisels & Carving

A cream-colored canvas tool bag with brown leather accents sits among various shelter tools, including gloves, a measuring tape, a hard hat, and belts, on a dark surface.

Shelter Gear

A variety of wood care products, including oils, waxes, sprays, bars, brushes, and cloths—plus timber framing tools from Shelter Tools—are arranged on a dark wooden surface alongside a notebook and a red plastic scraper.

Finishes

A variety of Japanese saws, chisels, and timber framing tools are arranged neatly on a worn wooden surface, showcasing different sizes, blade shapes, and handle styles.

Hand Saws

A variety of gardening tools, including trowels, pruners, hoes, sickles, and hand forks—plus select shelter tools—are arranged on a dark wooden surface. Some have wooden handles, while others feature red or blue plastic grips.

Lifestyle

The Family Behind Shelter

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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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Timber Framing Chisels

Explore our extensive collection of timber 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

$70.00 - $850.00
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

$193.00 - $562.00
The Maru Japanese Timber Framing Slick features a flat laminated steel blade and smooth wooden handle, highlighting Japanese craftsmanship, and is displayed against a plain white background.
The Maru Japanese Timber Framing Slick features a laminated steel blade and a smooth wooden handle, highlighting traditional Japanese craftsmanship against a white background.
Close-up of a polished beveled tip on the Maru Japanese Timber Framing Slick, highlighting its sharpness and clean lines that reflect expert Japanese craftsmanship.
Close-up of the sharp edge and polished, angled bevel of the Maru Japanese Timber Framing Slick blade, showcasing expert Japanese craftsmanship against a white background.

Japanese Timber Framing Slick

$391.00

Building On Decades Of Experience

A wooden drill bit organizer from Shelter Tools with labeled slots holds various drill bits and timber framing tools on a dark workbench, surrounded by scattered drill bits and hand tools.

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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A collection of woodworking and sharpening tools, stones, rulers, and a cloth with the text “Think. Build. Live.” displayed on a wooden surface—perfect for any Shelter Institute or timber framing tools enthusiast.

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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A variety of measuring and marking tools, including timber framing tools like tape measures, squares, rulers, and protractors from Shelter Institute, are arranged on a dark wooden surface.

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873 US-1
Woolwich, ME 04579

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