Begin your timber framing journey with confidence. Our Timber Frame Starter Kit brings together everything you need to cut traditional joinery and complete your first timber frame project. Carefully selected by the Shelter Institute staff, these professional-quality tools provide the foundation for developing real craftsmanship. Each tool was selected for its excellent quality.

Kit Contents:

• Kapro Magnetic 12-in Combo Square

• Shinwa Stainless Steel Framing Square

• Wood Is Good 20 oz Mallet

• MHG Messerschmidt 1.5-in Timber Framing Chisel

• Wood Owl Ultra Smooth Tri-Cut Auger Bit (18-in x 3/4")

• Stanley FatMax 35 ft Tape Measure

• Lutz 357 Utility Knife

• Carpenter Pencil

• Z-Saw Kataba Universal Hand Saw 300mm

• Timber Frame Sharpening Kit

• Camellia Oil (8 oz)

• Centering Mirror (7/8")

• Gatemouth Tool Bag (24-in)

This kit pairs seamlessly with Shelter Courses online timber framing courses, giving you the core tools we use in our shop. From layout and cutting to length through your final mortise of your project, you'll have what you need to work through fundamental timber framing techniques.

We've included the extras that make a difference: a sharpening kit and camellia oil to maintain your chisel's edge, a centering mirror for precise boring, and a durable Gatemouth bag to keep everything organized and portable. These aren't afterthoughts—they're the details that set you up for success.

Features & Benefits:

• Complete starter set chosen by Shelter Institute staff

• Professional-grade tools built to last

• Includes sharpening and maintenance essentials

• Organized in a rugged 24-in tool bag

• Perfect companion to Shelter Courses online classes

This is where it starts. Long lasting tools for projects you'll be proud of for years to come.