One aspect of woodworking that is difficult to explain to non-woodworkers are the physical and mental effects the tools have on us. Sometimes I wonder if I should bring my Lie-Nielsen No. 3 in bronze to the doctor’s office with me. I can promise you that my blood pressure and pulse are lower when my…
Read moreGood news: We have Crucible GoDrillas and Center Squares back in stock and ready for immediate shipment. We assembled and inspected a huge bunch, so we hope they won’t sell out. If you are wondering what a GoDrilla does, or why you would want a Center Square, check out the pages in our store, which…
Read moreThere are many ways to mark centerlines on workpieces that are square, round or octagonal. But we wanted a simple, compact, dedicated and beautiful tool for this everyday job. The Crucible Center Square is based on a vintage tool owned by a bodger friend. His tool was compact but had a weight and shape that…
Read moreThe Crucible GoDrilla extends the reach of your drill bits (and other tooling) without introducing any run-out or wobble. This precision-machined tool (made in Tennessee) allows you to perform many unusual boring and fastening operations with immense ease and accuracy. Home center bit extenders are cheap, poorly made and are designed for operations where run-out…
Read moreWhile our printing plants were idled or working with extreme staff shortages, we worked on new Crucible tools to keep us busy. Next week we will release the Crucible GoDrilla, a bit extender that locks tight with zero wobble. What’s a GoDrilla? Read this. We have the parts for 500 on hand and will start…
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