At Woodriver® Tools, our mission is to provide woodworkers with high-quality, affordable hand tools, benches, and accessories for all their woodworking needs.
For over 15 years, Woodriver® has been the go-to brand for woodworkers looking to equip their workshop without breaking the bank. While other tool brands jack up their prices for name recognition, we focus on delivering solid performance at a reasonable price.
We believe that quality woodworking gear should be accessible to everyone – not just the pros. That’s why we offer a wide selection of products designed to handle real-world abuse, backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Whether you’re a hobbyist setting up your first shop, a veteran carpenter with years of experience, or anything in between, Woodriver® has the gear to support your craft.
Our Hand Tool Lineup
The foundation of any woodworking shop starts with quality hand tools. Our extensive hand tool lineup enables woodworkers to handle specialized tasks as well as everyday bench work.
Chisels
We offer a full range of chisels to cover all your paring, striking, and mortising needs:
- Bench chisels in various sizes for detailed paring work
- Bevel-edge chisels with extra-wide blades for general purpose use
- Mortise chisels with thick blades for chopping mortises
- Firmer chisels with blade lengths up to 10″
All our chisels feature durable chrome-vanadium steel blades sharpened and ready for use out of the packaging. The contoured ash handles provide a comfortable, secure grip.
Hand Planes
From small block planes to longer jointer planes, our hand plane selection delivers exceptional performance across common planing tasks:
- Block planes in standard and low angle configurations for end grain and fine surfacing
- Bench planes like the No. 4 for everyday smoothing
- Larger jointer planes for flattening boards and removing twists
- Specialty planes like shoulder and rabbet planes
We use quality materials like A2 tool steel for the cutters and machined cast iron for the bodies. The blades are precision-ground for razor-sharp cutting right from the start.
Marking and Measuring
Accuracy is crucial for good woodworking. We provide all the marking and measuring tools you need for precision work:
- Rules, tapes, and squares for measuring and layout
- A variety of marking gauges
- Marking knives and pencils
- Levels, bevels, and protractors
Our marking and layout tools feature clear, easy-to-read markings etched or stamped onto durable materials built to withstand the workshop environment.
Saws
A sharp saw makes cutting wood enjoyable rather than a chore. We offer a wide variety of saws tailored to different needs:
- Hand saws like rip saws, crosscut saws, and backsaws
- Fine dovetail and carcass saws for detailed joinery
- Large tenon saws and miter saws for crosscutting work
- Coping saws for interior curved cuts
The replaceable blades are made from high-quality tool steel hardened for decades of use.
Scrapers
Scrapers excel at final surface preparation where sandpaper can’t reach. We provide:
- Card scrapers in a variety of sizes
- Cabinet scrapers with interchangeable blades
- Scraper burnisher tools for maintaining a burr edge
With the right technique, our quality scrapers will produce a surface that looks like glossy glass.
Sharpening Supplies
Even the best cutting tools need regular sharpening and honing. We make it easy with:
- Bench stones in different grits
- Diamond stones for fast, consistent sharpening
- Honing guides to set consistent bevel angles
- Slipstones for sharpening in tight spaces
Our sharpening stones are perfectly flat and ready to consistently sharpen your tools.
Layout and Measurement
Precision is paramount in woodworking. We provide all the essential layout and measurement tools:
- Rules, tapes, levels, and squares for basic measuring
- Marking gauges, knives, and pencils for accurate layout lines
- Protractors, bevels, and angle finders for setting precise angles
Our layout tools feature clear markings and sturdy construction to survive heavy use.
Shop Clamps and Vises
Securing your workpiece properly is a key factor in successful woodworking. We provide every type of clamp and vise to securely hold your projects:
- Bar clamps with cast heads and extension bars for adjustable clamping pressure
- Pipe clamps that utilize standard threaded pipe for deep reach
- Corner clamps to apply pressure across two adjacent edges
- Parallel jaw clamps for holding wide boards flat
For the workbench, we offer versatile front vises like our improved leg vise and wagon vises. Our retractable planing stops allow repeatable planing stability.
All our clamps utilize heavy-duty construction including steel bars, large swivel pads, and reinforced threaded components. The saddle-style pads grip without marring your workpiece.
Complete Workbenches
Every shop needs a solid, flat work surface for hand tool tasks. We offer a range of complete workbenches to suit all budgets and spaces:
- The Woodriver No. 7 Vise Workbench provides a large 60″ x 25″ work surface with a front leg vise and storage cabinet. It’s built from solid beech and includes bench dogs and a sliding deadman.
- The Woodriver Planing Beam Workbench is an affordable bench with a butcher block top and retro planing stop design. It disassembles for easy moving and storage.
- The Woodriver Deluxe Moxon-Style Vise Workbench is an compact option with a 40″ x 20″ top and built-in moxon-style vise. It’s ideal for small shops and portable use.
All our workbenches utilize thick tops and quality construction to prevent flexing while planing and chiseling. Their traditional designs provide versatile, rock-solid workholding for all needs.
Unique Accessories
We offer specialty accessories you won’t find elsewhere like:
- Traditional hand warmer tools that utilize reusable charcoal to keep your hands toasty while working.
- Innovative mortise gauge heads like our plunge-cut head for quick, accurate mortise layout.
- Ergonomic turning tool handles that allow a secure grip and reduce fatigue.
- Reproduction braces based on historic designs but upgraded with ball bearing chucks.
Our accessories enhance the traditional tool experience with subtle modern upgrades.
Quality Materials
We source high-grade materials to ensure long-lasting performance and vintage-style appeal:
- Chrome vanadium and A2 tool steel for plane irons, chisels, and handsaw blades
- Precision-machined cast iron for plane bodies
- Polished brass for our marking/measuring tools and hand plane components
- Steel bars for the bodies of our clamps and vises
- Select hardwoods like beech and ash for tool handles and workbench tops
By utilizing quality metals and premium wood, our tools both work and look like the classics.
Reasonable Prices
Our goal is delivering quality tools at reasonable prices that every woodworker can afford. You’ll find our prices competitive with names like Stanley, Irwin, and Delta while meeting or exceeding their performance.
We avoid inflated price tags and extra frills. We invest in useful features and high-end materials instead of expensive packaging and marketing. The result is great tools with down-to-earth pricing.
Made for Real Woodworking
As woodworkers ourselves, we design tools for actual functionality – not wall-hanging allure.
All our products undergo rigorous in-house testing to ensure they perform day after day in hands-on woodworking applications. We combine robust legacy designs with meaningful modern upgrades for the 21st century workshop.
While our tools may lack the velvet-lined boxes and Instagram hype of boutique tool brands, they contain everything you actually need. No filler – just durable performance piece after piece.
Woodriver® Quality Guarantee
We stand behind the quality of every tool we sell with our satisfaction guarantee.
If you are unsatisfied with a Woodriver® tool for any reason, you can return it for a replacement or refund within 30 days of purchase. We also provide a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
We proudly offer this industry-leading guarantee because we have complete confidence in our products. Our quality control specialists thoroughly vet each tool before it ships to your shop.
Ready to give Woodriver® tools a try without risk? Browse our full catalog and add to your shop today!
