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Makers of Heirloom Quality Tools® In 1981, Tom Lie-Nielsen started making one tool in an old farm shed.
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Today, over 40 years later, we are proud to continue the tradition of “Made in America” with our team of craftspeople devoted to creating woodworking hand tools of the finest quality, functionality and beauty. We make a wide variety of planes, saws, chisels, spokeshaves, and more in our 30,000 square feet of shop space in mid-coast Maine. Our first priority is quality. Instead of out-sourcing our

jobs for the cheapest price and short term profit, we are stubbornly local. We have found that the best quality is right here in Maine. We source our metal castings from New England foundries, our wood from Maine sawyers, and make almost everything else right here in our shop. We also teach the craft of woodworking through our instructional videos and events. Our showroom is open to the public for hands-on demonstrations. Through our traveling Hand Tool Events®, we collaborate with woodworking guilds, businesses, and schools across North America to promote woodworking education – specifically geared towards hands-on skill building. Thank you for your support!

10/12/2024

As the brilliant autumn foliage peaks here in Maine, we prepare for firewood season - and with that, woodcarving!

We just finished making a batch of Small Froes. The 8" blade is a nice length for riving small stock for spoon blanks, basket splints, chair parts, and more.

For details, visit: https://www.lie-nielsen.com/products/spoonmakers-froe?path=green-woodworking&node=4170

06/04/2020

Using a honing guide can help make sharpening your blades more consistent, but the key to that consistency is using an "angle setting jig" to position the blade in the guide. Deneb Puchalski's Angle Setting Jig is a great tool for setting the correct projection of blades and chisels in a honing guide. You can download a free copy of the PDF plans on our Downloads page, via the link in our profile.

The PDF offers plans and material suggestions so you can assemble your own, and includes a list of recommended tools for sharpening. The distances provided in the plans give approximate sharpening angles for our Honing Guide, but the PDF also shows how to find the projection distance for a desired angle in any guide using a protractor. Customize the jig as needed to suit your common sharpening angles.

This simple project can be made with a small piece of plywood, a handful of screws, and a few hardwood scraps. It doesn't take long to build, and having this handy jig set up and ready to go will save time and make your sharpening more consistent & convenient.

06/01/2020

Practice your hand tool woodworking skills with Chris Becksvoort’s classic Shaker lap desk project. Made from white pine, with maple breadboard ends and cherry pegs, the lap desk features exposed dovetails, compartment dividers, and a profiled lid. The 200-year-old design is simple yet elegant, making it appropriate for both traditional functions and the digital age—like writing while seated or working on a laptop. The two interior dividers are removable, giving you flexible options for storing your devices, cords, paper, or pens.

The video contains over two hours of in depth instructional footage, and includes related content, with a measured drawing and cut list to make sure you have everything you need to get started. These make a great gift—but be careful if you build one—you might just want to keep it for yourself.

Learn more on our website:

https://www.lie-nielsen.com/products/shaker-lap-desk

05/28/2020

In this three DVD set, we've gathered a series of projects from Peter Follansbee and Peter Galbert that will help you get started in working with green wood. Learn how to use wood found in your own backyard to create useful and long-lasting projects, ingrained with handmade charm.

If these videos have been on your wishlist, you can save when you pick up all three in the Green Woodworking DVD Collection. Three DVDs with over seven hours of instruction, from two talented craftsmen. Click the banner on our website to learn more.

03/21/2020

If you have a little woodworker helping out in the shop, this might help to keep them entertained!
Available for download via the link on our website. Share what your shop assistant creates!

https://www.lie-nielsen.com/pages/downloads

03/16/2020

Here at Lie-Nielsen Toolworks we are working to ensure the safety of our customers and our employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. We wanted to thank you for being a valued Lie-Nielsen Toolworks customer in this time of uncertainty, and let you know the steps we are taking to minimize this outbreak while supporting you and our hand tools.

Our Showroom & Hand Tool Events

As many of you know, we canceled our remaining Hand Tool Events for Spring 2020 in light of the coronavirus pandemic. At this time, we plan to continue with our Summer Weekend Workshops and 2020 Open House.

We have also temporarily closed our showroom. If customers wish to pick up tools in our showroom they are welcome to contact us by phone or email and a pickup an be arranged. Owing to the nature of hand tool woodworking and the diversity of locations that our customers travel from, we feel these steps are necessary for the health and peace of mind of both customers and employees.

Manufacturing & Shipping

Our manufacturing floor is continue to produce heirloom quality tools, while taking steps to ensure everyone’s wellbeing. We have staff dedicated to monitoring the coronavirus situation and ensuring our reactions to it are appropriate. On the shop floor, we are taking every precaution to protect our employees by isolating working groups and limiting movement within the shop, and by aggressive sanitation of shared work surfaces.

At the moment we continue to ship our tools in a timely manner. If there is any delay in shipping or production we will be in contact with the effected customers.

Customer Service

Our customer service hours and contact information remain unchanged at the moment. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions regarding your hand tools at 1-800-327-2520 between 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday. We can also be reached by email at [email protected], or via the chat function on our website, www.lie-nielsen.com.

Due to the evolving nature of this crisis, we encourage you to contact us with any questions about ordering or our hours. It is our priority to ensure that you feel comfortable and safe shopping with us, and we will continue to do everything we can to ensure the health of our customers and employees.

Thank you for your support,

Thomas Lie-Nielsen

03/10/2020

In light of the evolving situation regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have had to make some tough decisions about our 2020 Hand Tool Event schedule.

The Hand Tool Events are one of the highlights of our year, and we know that many of our customers look forward to their local event long in advance; so, it is with an abundance of caution that we have made the decision to cancel most of our remaining spring 2020 events.

We understand that news of this decision will be disappointing to many, however our greatest concern is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our gracious hosts and their staff, guest demonstrators, attendees, and our employees.

We hope to reschedule these events when conditions allow. Keep an eye on our website, Facebook, and Instagram for updates.

If you have questions or concerns regarding this decision, please contact us any time at [email protected], or by phone at 1-800-327-2520 Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm EST.

03/02/2020

We are seeking a Summer Intern to assist with our Weekend Workshops! The workshop assistant will work closely with our sales office and renown guest instructors—top talents in their fields—to help run the summer woodworking classes at the Toolworks over the summer.

Assistants will be responsible for setting up workshop materials, helping students with their work, taking orders for tools, picking up food supplies, and cleaning the classroom at the end of each day.

In return, the assistant is able to participate in the workshops as time allows, with a dedicated set of materials and direct access to the instructors—a valuable opportunity to expand their woodworking skills and knowledge! Past instructors include: Phil Lowe, Garrett Hack, Peter Galbert, Christopher Schwarz, Peter Follansbee, our own Deneb Puchalski, and many more.

The internship is part time from May through August. A typical week would be Friday-Monday, with the workshops running 9-5pm on Saturday and 9-4pm on Sunday. Friday is used to set up materials and pick up food supplies, and Monday will be used to review the weekend, and prepare for the next workshop. There may be additional projects during the week and around our 2020 Open House in July.

Wages are negotiable depending upon qualifications and housing and transportation may be provided.

If you are interested in an immersing hand tool woodworking experience this summer, please [email protected] for more information.
Assistants will be responsible for setting up workshop materials, helping students with their work, taking orders for tools, picking up food supplies, and cleaning the classroom at the end of each day.

In return, the assistant is able to participate in the workshops as time allows, with a dedicated set of materials and direct access to the instructors—a valuable opportunity to expand their woodworking skills and knowledge! Past instructors include: Phil Lowe, Garrett Hack, Peter Galbert, Christopher Schwarz, Peter Follansbee, our own Deneb Puchalski, and many more.

The internship is part time, Friday-Monday, with the workshops running 9-5pm on Saturday and 9-4pm on Sunday. Friday is used to set up materials and pick up food supplies, and Monday will be used to review the weekend, and prepare for the next workshop.

If you are interested in an immersing hand tool woodworking experience this summer, please email cover letter and resume to [email protected].

03/02/2020

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks is looking to add a new member to our customer support team.

This entry-level position would include work in our Warren office and showroom, as well as occasional travel for our Hand Tool Events and Weekend Workshops. This fast paced job includes interacting with customers via email and processing orders, as well as trouble shooting questions about our tools in our showroom and on the phone. Hands on woodworking experience is preferred.

This full time position position requires proficiency and speed at data processing and typing. We strive to offer exceptional customer service and education, and qualified candidates will be able to offer thoughtful and accurate support in a dynamic environment.

Starting rate between $15-17/hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks is an equal opportunity employer.
Please email cover letter & resume to [email protected].

02/19/2020

This year Maine celebrates its bicentennial as a State. We have been doing business in this beautiful state for 39 years, and look forward to carrying on the tradition of made in Maine for many more. Over the next few months we will be posting some throwbacks from our early days and we hope you’ll enjoy learning more about our history!

02/10/2020

One of our new Weekend Workshops in 2020 is Shaping a Cabriole Leg with Aspen Golann. In this Workshop, students will learn to shape fair curves and round tapering forms by eye, utilizing a set of familiar tools. Students will develop the skills to design and shape their own curved forms.
Aspen Golann, an artist and 17th & 18th century-style furniture maker from North Carolina, is one of three accomplished woman woodworkers teaching Workshops with us this year. We also have Jojo Wood teaching Wooden Spoon Carving (currently sold out) and Danielle Rose Byrd teaching Carved Wooden Bowls (one spot remaining). Our full summer Workshop schedule is available here: https://www.lie-nielsen.com/nodes/4268/workshops

02/04/2020

Our Curly Maple handles (saws, screwdrivers, etc) will soon have a new improved finish, developed to bring out the natural figure of the wood, without stain, and with a protective top coat, hand buffed to a smooth, lustrous finish.

This change in our saw handles will go into effect on Friday, February 7.

01/20/2020

01/15/2020

The 2020 Weekend Workshops are now listed on our website!
Registration is open for this summer’s Workshops, which take place in our classroom here in Warren, Maine. We are excited to offer a variety of classes this year with many of our favorite and most inspiring instructors.

https://www.lie-nielsen.com/nodes/4268/workshops

12/31/2019

Happy New Year! Thank you for a great 2019.

12/27/2019

Our 2020 Hand Tool Event schedule is live!
The Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Events are an amazing opportunity to try out our full line of hand tools and chat with our expert staff about your woodworking questions. Our Hand Tool Events are hand tools only and education-based - but you can place an order and you will receive free shipping if you order at one of our Events.
Check our website to see if we will be visiting a city near you.

https://www.lie-nielsen.com/events-new

12/24/2019

Merry Christmas from Lie-Nielsen Toolworks!

12/23/2019

It’s not too late to find a gift for the hand tool lover on your list! We have email gift certificates that can be sent directly to you or your loved one and redeemed at any time.
https://www.lie-nielsen.com/nodes/4109/gifts

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264 Stirling Road
Warren, ME
04864

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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Videos

Making of a Lie-Nielsen Saw: Part 4 - Assembly & Test Cuts Before assembly, we test cut each saw blade using a temporary frame. We then install the blade into the brass back and attach the handle. The finished saw is then test cut once more by a different person to ensure straight and precise cuts.

Making of a Lie-Nielsen Saw: Part 3 - The Handle Our saw handles are carefully hand shaped and finished for a comfortable, three finger grip. Rough cherry boards are milled into precisely dimensioned wood blanks. Next, we machine the blanks in our CNC mill and sand them by hand, gently blending the hard edges. After sanding, we dip handles in a gun oil finish and let them cure overnight. The next day, we polish them with a buffing compound on a soft buffing wheel. Now the handles are ready to be fit with blades and backs.

Making of a Lie-Nielsen Saw: Part 2 - The Blade Our back saw blades are made from tempered Swedish spring steel (Rockwell 52 for durability and ease of sharpening). After cutting each blade to length, we punch holes for the handle, precision grind the teeth, and set them with a minimum set to prevent binding while ensuring straight cuts.

Making of a Lie-Nielsen Saw: Part 1 - The Brass Back Solid, precision-milled brass backs stiffen the blade and add weight to the saw for well-balanced, smooth cutting. First, the brass is cold drawn using a carbide die. Once the brass backs are delivered to our shop, we cut them to length and machine, stamp, and slot each one.

A new documentary short from British film maker Ben Spilling tells the story of Peter Korn, founder and director of Center for Furniture Craftsmanship.

We were thrilled to have Jeff Miller @furnituremaking join us this past weekend for our annual Open House. Our newest video launch, Chippendale Chairs with Jeff Miller, was just released in a streaming option on our website, and will be available as a DVD very soon. The Chippendale-style Chair is a project you’ll want to show off, and building one will greatly increase your capabilities as a woodworker. Carefully worked out methods make this chair an accessible — but still challenging – hand tool project. #woodworkingvideo #handtoolsonly #chippendalefurniture #chairmaking #handtoolthursday #lienielsen #lienielsentoolworks

Watching the No. 62 in action never seems to get old. Come for a tool demo and stay for the company at our Open House until 5:00pm today and all day tomorrow! #lienielsenopenhouse #handtools #woodworking #madeinmaine #lienielsen #lienielsentoolworks

It may be raining outside, but it is nice and dry inside our showroom! Open House 2019 has officially begun!⁠ ⁠ #lienielsenopenhouse #handtools #woodworkingcommunity #handtoolsonly #madeinmaine #lienielsen #lienielsentoolworks

Our saws receive their initial filing on machines, as seen in our last video. Once the blade has its teeth cut and set, every saw is hand filed for final sharpening.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Patrick, who has been with Lie-Nielsen for nearly 12 years, has hand filed over 8 million saw teeth for their final sharpening. Counting as he goes, he takes a step after a calculated amount of teeth to maintain a consistent body position. Once sharpened, he checks his work before taking a test cut with every saw to ensure good cutting action. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Patrick keeps track of how many saws he completes each day, and has sharpened a Dovetail Saw in one pass of 78 seconds! Though speed is not key, his experience and skill speak for themselves as you watch him work. Be sure to say hello to Patrick when you stop in for a tour!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #sharpening #handsaw #handtools #madeinmaine #lienielsen #lienielsentoolworks

Lie-Nielsen Open House & Lobster Bake July 13-14, 2018

Are you ready for the 2018 Lie-Nielsen Open House? Here are some of the highlights fromlast year's event. Lobster Bake tickets are available on our website, and the Open House itself is free and oep to the public on July 13 and 14, 2108. We hope to see you there! https://www.lie-nielsen.com/hand-tool-events/USA/197

We are at the historic waterfront in down town Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for our #HandToolEvent® with the Independence Seaport Museum! Come visit us today and tomorrow and try out some high quality tools.

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