New Product Alert: The EZ Chuck Hub

The EZ Chuck Hub is one of the first products developed solely by Ethan.  While attending many wood shows and turning symposiums Ethan began to see how complicated the process of mounting a bowl blank on a lathe really was.  He began to brainstorm and came up with the EZ Chuck Hub.

This basic yet helpful tool is a simple, straightforward way to mount a bowl blank onto a lathe.  The EZ Chuck hub has one center screw for mounting in the middle of your blank, and 4 additional holes and screws to add more support.  It's basically a face plate combined with a woodworm screw which can mount on to any 4 jaw chuck.  This piece saves what was once one very complicated step involving unmounting, remounting and mounting again.  This handy little device has a lot going for it! Check them out on our website.

EZ Chuck Hub mounted on a bowl blank.

New Product Alert: Sanding Swirls

Large Sanding Swirl

Sanding Swirls are one of the first products developed solely by Ethan.  These unique wheels come in two different sizes, are made from a flexible urethane material and designed specifically for sanding inside of vessels.  They work very similarly to the inflatable ball sanders on the market, but offer several distinct advantages.  First, the urethane on these sanders can be molded to change the profile, allowing for customization for your unique purpose or profile.  Also, unlike the refills for inflatable ball sanders which cost over $12 each, the refills for Sanding Swirls are extremely inexpensive.  The large size takes a standard 6" hook & loop disc which costs about 65 cents and the Small size take a standard 3" hook & loop disc which costs approx. 45 cents.  The Sanding Swirls can also be run in the reverse direction, allowing for one refill to be used twice, cutting the already low price in half! Initial testers of this new product have given it rave reviews.  No doubt about it, it's a wood turners must-have!  Check them out on our website!

Small Sanding Swirl

Our new Brand Name "Mastodon Tools"

One thing that was incredibly important to Paul was always having new products available.  He always said that customers weren't going to be happy unless they came to the show and saw something that they didn't see the previous year.  Every year, without fail he would design something new, intriguing and sometimes controversial.  Now, with Paul gone,  Ethan is stepping into his place and continuing to design new tools. All of this means we have a lot of "Stockroom Supply" tools.  In one of our many summer brainstorming sessions it was decided that Stockroom Supply needed a brand, an umbrella under which to place all of our innovative products, past and future.  That's how Mastodon Tools was born.  You're probably wondering, why Mastodon Tools or possibly what is a Mastodon?    These are GREAT questions!

Did you know there are virtually no dinosaur bones found in Ontario...except for mastodon bones which are found throughout.  In fact the most complete mastodon skeleton ever unearthed was located just 3km from where Stockroom Supply originated.  This skeleton is now on display in the Royal Ontario Museum.   The Canada, Ontario, Wainfleet and even stronger neighborhood connection made the Mastodon the clear choice as our new mascot.  Click HERE for one of the stories which inspired us.

The picture above is still just a draft of what our final logo will be.  We do know our mascot will have just one tusk, to match the one found near us (pictured below).

One tusked Mastondon now displayed at ROM

The tools which will be placed under the Mastodon Tools brand are The Flatmaster Sander & V-Drum Kits, The Little Ripper & Round Ripper, The Moulding Sander, Sanding Swirls, EZ Chuck Hub, with more in the works.

Watch for Mastodon Tools online, and at your local woodshow.

The Story Behind "The Big Reveal"

As it is widely known, our patriarch, the founder of Stockroom Supply and inventor of all of our innovative products, Paul Moore passed away in December '13.  His diagnosis came exactly a year ago, hitting us like a brick wall and rendering us completely unprepared for the Woodworking Season ahead.  We had to make a hasty decision on whether to continue with our plans to attend the wood shows, or take a year off.  We decided to push forward.  Ethan stepped up to the plate, attending the shows every weekend and coming home to help take care of our father during the week.  After a 4 month battle with brain cancer, my dad passed away December 28th.  Needless to say we were devastated, but as with many small family businesses we had to look ahead.  We continued with the show season until April, wind knocked out of our sails, but determined to stay innovative and relevant within the woodworking industry.  Which leads us to "The Big Reveal"...

When the show season was completed, we took some time to catch our breath and once we felt sufficiently recovered we began to re-evaluate our business, gather ideas and start planning for our future.  Ethan even began to get his creative juices flowing and new products were beginning to take shape.  After several discussions and brain storming sessions we came to realize that Stockroom Supply still had MUCH to offer, despite the loss of our head honcho.  The decision was made to have an Open House, to invite family, friends and customers to share with us as we celebrated our "Big Reveals".  This Open House was a step in our grieving process, a chance to celebrate our survival through a difficult year and most importantly a way to honor our father.  And so, without further adieu we give to you our several "Big reveals"....

Rikon Tools - We are proud to announce we are officially Ontario's first and only Rikon dealer in Ontario.  Rikon carries a wide selection of top quality machinery for great prices.  Come see the 14" Deluxe Bandsaw, 10" Bandsaw, Mini Lathe and Dust Extractor in our showroom.  More machinery coming soon!  Will be available on our website shortly.

Sanding Swirls - Flexible sanders made from urethane designed to sand inside of bowls.  These flexible sanders use standard 6" & 3" hook & loop discs.  A wood turners must-have! Now available on our website!

Small Sanding Swirl

EZ Chuck Hub - This handy little product simplifies mounting a bowl blank onto a lathe.  Now available on our website!

EZ Chuck Hub mounted on bowl blank

Cupped & Globe Mops - 2 new Sanding Mop Kits have been added to our popular lineup!  Now available on our website!

Cupped Mop

Woodline Turning Tools - A new line of wood turning tools and longworth chucks for our Canadian customers.  Great quality, great prices! Coming to our website soon!

 Our Biggest reveal of all...

Mastodon Tools -  We have decided to brand our tools!  You will now find all of Stockroom Supply's past & future innovative woodworking tools under the same brand name, Mastadon Tools.  Why Mastadon Tools?  Find out HERE

Unveiling of Mastodon Tools.  Not final draft of logo.

Thanks to all who came out to support us that night, thanks to all who supported us through our difficult year last year, and thanks to everyone for your continued support as Stockroom Supply looks towards the future!