About Me
First off, welcome to Honey Brook Tools and Woodworks. Thank you for stopping by my site. Anyone who knows me will tell you I don’t love talking about myself, but since you made the effort to get this far, here goes:
Honey Brook Tools and Woodworks was born in March of 2022 after a career pivot from a decade-plus of teaching in rural Vermont and a few other interesting professions along the path as well. My shop is here in a barn we built on the property I share with my wife Joanne.
I work closely with my assistant, Murphy, who, despite sleeping a lot, is consistently my Employee of the Month.
Honey Brook is the realization of a love for working with wood which, like many of us, was sparked by my junior high wood shop teacher, but largely left unfulfilled until later in life. With the purchase of our 19th century farmhouse I soon found myself buying hand tools for restoration projects around the house. Soon, I felt the urge to begin creating my own projects from wood and turned to watching YouTube videos of Paul Sellers teaching hand tool woodworking. His instruction truly relit my passion for woodworking.
One of my greatest joys in woodworking is working with well-crafted hand tools. They provide tactile feedback and make me feel more connected to my work. Over the years, I’ve collected a variety of vintage turnscrews and have always been struck by how the handle designs feel good in the hand and delight the eye. For me it’s important that the tools we use not only be highly functional but also be aesthetically pleasing and inspirational.
These are the tools I build for you. My ultimate goal is to help you realize your creative vision, and enjoy the process along the way.
All of my tools are unconditionally guaranteed to live up to these ideals. If they don’t, you can simply return them at my expense for a replacement or full refund.
Let customers speak for us
Quality tools that are beautifully crafted. Only worked with them a day or two, but the craftsmanship exceed3ed expectations! Thank you. I'll be back for more.
Just received my setting hammer from Will with a figured maple handle. Beautiful tool with great craftsmanship and attention to detail. Used to adjust my plane blades with a regular hammer, not anymore.
Highly recommended - well made all around and beautiful. Excellent design, they stand and spin well.
I certainly could have taken the time to build my own winding sticks. There’s also something to be said for supporting others in our shared craft, especially when the folks you’re supporting are excellent craftsman and great people.
Beautiful example of a handmade tool with great attention to detail.
I love purchasing beautiful handmade woodworking tools. There is something special in how the tool feels and performs in use. The Birdcage 2 awl you have provided is outstanding especially after working with you on a special wood species request. It was a pleasure. I’m sure there will be more orders in the future. Thanks again for a superb tool.
I received the pictured set of tools from my wife for Christmas. She had been in contact with Will Adams, and he knew exactly what tools would be perfect for me. Talk about knocking it out of the park. These tools exceed every expectation. The finish is beautiful and provides unmatched eye appeal and feel in the hand. The design of the handles is spot on featuring smooth curves that are fantastic to the touch. The care and craftsmanship put into these tools make them the best in the business. I would go so far as to say these tools are beyond high quality, they are heirloom quality and will still be in the hands of my grandchildren long after I'm gone. Thank you, Honey Brook Tools and Woodworks now I'm off to put them to work.
Razor sharp and built to last. Thank you!
I enjoy buying tools from independent small businesses, because I feel more connected to the creative process when I understand a little about who produced my tool. My ebony birdcage no. 2 awl is gorgeous! Delicate, balanced and with such a velvet like feel in my hand. I could not ask for a better execution; the fit and finish is flawless. I could not be more pleased. Thank you!
I Love the Winding Sticks….. Gorgeous n Superb Craftsmanship……..I will be a return customer!!!
While I have not had the opportunity to use it yet, the craftsmanship is amazing. This is a beautiful tool and I have no doubt will be used often on projects.
Now I need to learn how to use them. Very happy with the build.
My new marking gauge is an excellent woodworking tool and estheticly very handsome. The weight is just right and the English boxwood is an added benefit when using the guide. I’m very pleased with my purchase and the craftsmanship.
The Spanish Cedar Winding Sticks are absolutely breathtaking. The Tiger Maple inlays are perfect, and the fit and finish is flawless. These are the most beautifully crafted tools in my tool chest.
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