Resource for everything related to hardwood.

Hard to find hand tools.

We are a nonprofit, international school dedicated to providing the best possible education in wood craftsmanship and design.

One of the world’s leading enthusiast media companies, Active Interest Media (aimmedia.com) produces consumer and trade events, websites, magazines, podcasts, and TV shows that reach millions of readers, fans, and attendees across the globe.

CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species.

Shelter has been sharing our knowledge and love of tools in midcoast Maine since 1979. If it's in our tool shack, it's superior quality and don't crack! With capable hands and proper care it will last you a lifetime. These tools, toys and supplies are in constant use by our students, timber framing crews, and family. At Shelter Tools, we have a working knowledge of every product we sell. Graduates will find particular items recommended in class and on site.

Founded in 1898, the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) was established by 37 dedicated lumbermen in Chicago, who all came together to create uniform standards for the grading and trading of hardwood lumber. Today, NHLA continues to serve our membership as well as the broader hardwood lumber consumer base as the foremost authority in the hardwood industry, with a mission to represent the entire hardwood supply chain at all levels of production.

The history of Rare Woods takes us back to the early 1980’s in Cape Town South Africa where founder, Rory Wood set out on a lifelong quest to supply craftsmen with beautiful woods from around the world. Back then, local cabinet makers had to accept the 6 basic woods available.  Fast forward 40 years to the present day where they now have access to the 150 different species that Rare Woods SA currently offers.