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Great boats are born of great tools. Check our list of top tools and why you need them!
Block Plane - Low Angle by Stanley 1-3/8" x 6"
All boatbuilders need a block plane in their toolbox. They are used for cutting scarfs, trimming off a bit of wood here and there, and shaping all manner of parts. We couldn't imagine building a boat, even from a kit, without a sharp block plane....
$49.00
Stanley Sweetheart Low Angle Block Plane 60-1/2
A Stanley Tradition since 1843 Stanley has reintroduced their SweetHeart line of premium hand planes. If you're a woodworker, finding an old Stanley tool with their SweetHeart logo is like finding a treasure, and many consider these hand...
$99.00
Bullnose Rabbet Plane by Stanley - 10 inch
This plane is constructed from one piece of cast iron. All of the working surfaces are machined for precision. It is designed with 2 cutting positions. The rear cutter has precise depth adjustment. One-piece, cast-iron body and handle All...
$75.00
Sweetheart Smoothing Bench Plane by Stanley
A joy to hold in your hands and to use. Heirloom quality; with even modest care this plane will still work like new 100 years from now. Perfect for spar making, beveling stringers, and furniture building.The Classic STANLEY No. 4 Sweetheart...
$189.00
Spokeshaves are almost essential for making paddles and very handy for cleaning up the insides of sea kayak cockpits. They work much like a block plane, but can be used on tight curves. This tool is easy to adjust, well made and reasonably...
$26.00
Japanese (Ryoba) Razor Saws cut on the pull stroke. They leave a very thin kerf and are razor sharp---special tempering helps these saws keep their edge for a long time. We find that they cut faster and more accurately than even the finest western...
$44.75
This combination waterstone is easy to use and will put a razor edge on plane irons, chisels, and other tools. 6000-grit on one side, and 1000-grit on the other. See our ShopTip on how to sharpen your boatbuilding tools.
$65.00
Originally designed to trim bonsai trees, this tool is ideal for cutting precise curves. It is also ideal for cutting hatch openings, trimming cockpits, cutting minicell foam, and reaching tight places. A newer version of this tool, now features a...
$19.00
Beading Saw with Woodpecker Tooth 6"
These saws are designed for fast, accurate cuts. Since the rigid spline is not full length of the blade, the blade can easily make long, accurate cuts in thin material. A unique feature of the 6˝ Beading Saw is the special "woodpecker"...
$33.00
The Dovetail Saw (Dozuki) for Hardwoods has 36 teeth per inch. With a rigid spline, it is designed for a variety of joinery cuts in small sized hardwoods, and like all Japanese saws, it cuts on the pull stroke. The blade thickness is 0.012˝ and...
$44.50
Super-hard Milled Scraper (set of 4)
A true craftsman's tool. Use scrapers to mow down uneven epoxy without resorting to the sander. Or treat bare wood prior to finishing for improved grain figure beneath epoxy or varnish. These hardened scrapers are made from the finest European...
$22.75
Shinto Saw Rasps are manufactured from high quality saw blades with coarse teeth on one side (11 per inch) and fine teeth on the other (25 per inch). Because of the saw tooth design, clogging is eliminated. Use the coarse side for shaping and...
from $41.99
A rubber sanding block is a tool that you'll find in every boatbuilding shop. The durable rubber pad conforms to the curve of the hull, can be used with wet or dry sandpaper, and makes changing paper a snap.
$5.99
3M Stikit Hand Blocks are made of sturdy, durable, high-strength material and are shaped to provide maximum user comfort and control while sanding. Using a hand block eliminates finger pressure marks in the finish by providing even distribution of...
$35.00
3M 6000 Series Respirator with HEPA Filters
The 3M™ 6000 Series reusable respirator offers users comfort and convenience - coupled with cost savings. Each face piece is remarkably comfortable, soft, lightweight and easy to adjust. NIOSH approved for negative pressure air purifying and...
$39.99
3M Adhesive Backed Sandpaper Sheet Roll 2-3/4"
A peculiar product that seems to be available only to professional boatbuilding shops. We've always had a couple of rolls of this sticky-back paper in our shop, which can be used with flexible fairing boards, hand file boards, soft and...
from $75.00
3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridge Set
Paint Spray Cartridges 3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridge To be used with 3M 6000 and 7000 Series Half Face and Full Face Respirators with bayonet attachments. The 6001 is NIOSH approved for certain organic vapors. Whenever we are applying a coat of...
$22.00
PELTOR Optime 95 Over-The-Head Earmuffs cut off 21 decibels from your sander's whine and offer outstanding comfort at a very reasonable price. Soft and wide earmuff cushions distribute pressure evenly, and vertical adjustment on the head band...
$22.95
Sliding T-bevels are one of the boatbuilder’s most useful tools. They are used for determining bevels and for transferring angles from one piece of wood to another. They are essential for setting angles on power tools and machinery. Made...
$17.79
The anti-kickback design of these industrial quality carbide router bits limits stock feed rate for safer router operations. Solid steel bodies are precision machined to carefully controlled tolerances. A final CNC machine 600 grit wet grind on...
$24.99
Includes 1/4" Bead Cutter and 1/4" Cove Cutter.The anti-kickback design of these industrial quality carbide router bits limits stock feed rate for safer router operations. Solid steel bodies are precision machined to carefully controlled...
$92.99
The anti-kickback design of these industrial quality carbide router bits limits stock feed rate for safer router operations. Solid steel bodies are precision machined to carefully controlled tolerances. A final CNC machine 400 grit wet grind on...
$26.99
This compact canvas bag with 24 pockets in 3 different sizes that to just about all the tools you will need. The Vertical stitching and 24 oz. 100% cotton canvas gives this bag its "Standup Straight Posture" which puts your tools in easy reach....
from $30.00
The CLC Tool Box is the boatbuilder's interpretation of the classic "tab-and-slot" type, favored by woodworkers for its ease of assembly and flexibility. As the name suggests, the tool box goes together with mortise-and-tenon joints, with two...
$75.00
Sometimes you can’t spare two hands when it’s time to clamp. Spring clamps are the answer; they’re quick and easy and provide enough clamping pressure for most epoxied joints. Take a look at our image gallery - you can...
from $3.99
Light duty, drop forged C-Clamps, with galvanized finish. Available in two different sizes. What can we say? A boatbuilder can never have enough clamps. These 2-inch clamps are great for kayaks coamings, and small...
from $4.99
These Flat Nose Precision Pliers feature box joint construction, precision alignment, and a spring opening. 4-5/8" long.
$10.60
This knife is made from durable high-impact polycarbonate plastic. A retracting feature makes it more suitable for one-handed operation and safer to carry. Ships with one No.11 blade in the handle and five additional No.11 hobby blades in plastic...
$9.00
4-in-1 general purpose set with 4 removable blades. Comes with deluxe handle. The 4 included blades are: 32TPI thin kerf, 5-1/2" long 52TPI ultra thin kerf, 4-1/2" long 24TPI medium thin kerf, 4-1/2" long saber blade 24TPI keyhole saber...
$13.80
4-1/2" long curved point tweezers with fine tips. Handy for tight work on delicate scale model kits.
$6.90
Hobbyist's Drill w/Fine drill bit
This hobbyist's drill is handy for building CLC's scale model kits. The steel pin vise has a chuck capacity of .25 to 1.14 mm (.01"-.045"). Holds wire, rod, drills, taps, reamers and other small tools. Can be used in stationary drill press...
$12.15
This .8mm (.03") Fine Drill Bit can be attached to a Hobbyist's Drill (Pin Vise) and used for making precision holes, allowing you to modify and enhance the reality of your scale models. Made from High-Speed Steel (HSS), the bit will remain...
$5.25
Glue bottle tips allow for more precision in application of CA Glue. Package contains 24 disposable tips, to be used with the CA Glue and Accelerator. - Creates smaller drops - Extends into hard-to-reach areas -...
$11.76
Epoxy, Glue, and Acid Brushes (12 pack)
These natural bristle brushes have crimped metal handles. Use for gluing, pasting, soldering, or acid application. Disposable and perfect when one-time usage is necessary. 1/2" brush with overall length of 6". These glue brushes are useful in a...
$5.99
