Shelter Tools

04/11/2025

We have just received a shipment of Gecko Panel Pullers to fulfill all your timber frame assembly needs.

03/23/2024

Shelter is closed today to enjoy this this beautiful snowy day! We will reopen on Monday morning at 8:00 am.

12/09/2023

11/30/2022

We are getting ready for our annual open house and sale! Join us December 10 at the store on Rte One in Woolwich 8:00-4:00 or online December 10-11! Link in bio

11/05/2022

The MHG chisels have arrived and after using them in our timber framing shop all year, we are thrilled to offer them as a great option to you! Available in 1-in, 1-1/2-in and 2-inch. Or get the full set in a beautiful maple box that holds the chisels safe so they stay sharp. Link in bio!

10/28/2022

The knife on the bottom was purchased from Shelter in 1982. Bill came in today to pick up the replacement, ready to retire his original. We just received a shipment of Opinel knives perfect in the kitchen, on the trail, or in your pack for whittling or food prep. Check out the variety of sizes, shapes and colors! Link in Bio

10/26/2022

One of the questions people ask almost daily is what is the best way to sharpen a knife? There are a million ways to do it and this cute little ceramic sharpener is our newest offering. Whether you are trying get your edge back on a pocket knife or a kitchen knife this little cutie will do the trick with no skills or experience needed and it’s under $10! Link in Bio

09/28/2022

A customer came in the other day for a replacement blade for a saw he bought twenty years ago. He had this to say:”I built my whole house with this saw, it’s amazing how many times I reached for it!” we love this saw and many others for stick building, timber framing, renovating, fine woodworking, you name it!

07/27/2022

Check out these beautiful new Butt Chisels from MHG-Tools. Whether you are timber framing, installing a door or hogging out a motise on a piece of furniture, this little guy will make a big difference. -tools

07/21/2022

These are our favorite mallets. The urethane head with a lead bolt ensures just the right heft for driving a timber framing chisel.

05/25/2022

So many tools to make your next project go more easily.