Our Biggest Announcement EVER!!!!
Added 2022-04-09 11:00:04 +0000 UTCFriends:
It's a big day! Today, we're announcing our first physical product, the Handtool Hero. It's the first multi-function every day carry for handtool woodworkers.
More than that, we're also announcing our new company, Compass Rose Toolworks.
These projects have been YEARS in the making and we're so excited to bring them to our Patrons before anyone else hears about them. Check out the video to get your exclusive first look.
Get your Patron Edition Handtool Hero (only 200 available), right here.
Check out Compass Rose.
Thanks so much!
--Rex
Comments
I would add a magnetic cap underneath to attach it to the screw of the plane or something else. Free r&d opinion
Val Moutsopoulos
2022-11-06 04:13:24 +0000 UTCRex! I am super excited for you! Congratulations on your new company! I know how hard it is. Keep rocking and keep being awesome.
LiraNuna
2022-04-16 03:58:01 +0000 UTCMine arrived today!!
Marc Barash
2022-04-15 17:42:26 +0000 UTCDamn, they all sold out! *grinds a 219 into the non-patreon version*
Bill Staffen
2022-04-15 16:00:03 +0000 UTCGot #022!
Braden Mabry
2022-04-14 20:21:11 +0000 UTCDude...that is funny. On point...but I'd pay more just to support.
Tim Costello
2022-04-14 19:01:15 +0000 UTCGot mine today. So exciting
Tim Costello
2022-04-14 18:59:08 +0000 UTCOrdered, many thanks.
Barry Perryman
2022-04-13 06:29:11 +0000 UTCYou rock, dude!
Alex Larson
2022-04-12 22:09:59 +0000 UTCdouble brace drill powered lathe kit (two braces head to head to make pedals!)
Francis
2022-04-12 13:24:16 +0000 UTCCongrats to you Will! It sounds like you're doing some really cool stuff!
Nic Beurskens
2022-04-12 05:54:00 +0000 UTCCongratulations Rex! it's really great to see you thriving. I ordered the patron version and look forward to keeping it on my keychain for a very long time. I recently switched from a hobbyist woodworker/miserable lawyer to a full time career as a "scenic carpenter and fabrication specialist" and I couldn't be happier. I make escape rooms and laser tags now! I owe a lot of this new found happiness to you and your videos so I'm thrilled things are going your way as well!
Will
2022-04-12 05:51:38 +0000 UTCStoked! I have a small, constantly cramped toolbench (a glorified desk), and this'll help tons!
E Bolick
2022-04-12 03:20:29 +0000 UTCFair enough. Made for a really interesting video. Good luck with the new company.
Steven Soulen
2022-04-11 13:56:41 +0000 UTCI would be in !!!!
Stefan Blümke
2022-04-11 12:34:13 +0000 UTCThank you! It feels good to have invented a tool!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-11 12:16:29 +0000 UTCWe're thinking about doing just that. I would need to know that we'll sell around 50 in order to get them made. We'll work on this and let you know ASAP.
Rex Krueger
2022-04-11 12:16:16 +0000 UTCWe're on top of that. Promise.
Rex Krueger
2022-04-11 12:14:02 +0000 UTCWe'll get that sorted right away!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-11 12:13:51 +0000 UTCInternational shipping will be set up in a day or two. Totally may fault that it wasn't working when we launched.
Rex Krueger
2022-04-11 12:13:36 +0000 UTCResistance is futile.
Rex Krueger
2022-04-11 12:13:01 +0000 UTCYou're very kind! (If you don't own any expensive saws with split-nuts, you really need to get on top of that.)
Rex Krueger
2022-04-11 12:12:51 +0000 UTCWe should have another tool in a month or so!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-11 12:12:13 +0000 UTCHonestly, it's going just fine so far! Patron support has made this launch a success!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-11 12:11:55 +0000 UTCProbably never. Too many parts, too complicated, and too expensive to produce. Drag.
Rex Krueger
2022-04-11 12:11:04 +0000 UTCCongratulations Rex! I love your creativity.
Duncan
2022-04-10 23:25:32 +0000 UTCYeah me too. Ordered. And waiting for 2x4’s to come down to at least 3 bucks…also looking for new building sites where they maybe discarding some 2x4’s
Tim Costello
2022-04-10 20:29:33 +0000 UTCi‘m afraid there will be no tools left as soon as international shipping will be possible therefor i request a „partreon only internat edition“
Stefan Blümke
2022-04-10 18:19:49 +0000 UTCAs soon as you ship to Canada, I'll get one
Francis
2022-04-10 16:25:02 +0000 UTCDoh! In the basket but can't progress it any further towards the UK.
Barry Perryman
2022-04-10 15:39:48 +0000 UTCAUSTRALIA, mate…!!!???!!! I’d have bought some to share with the crew…
Simon Horabin
2022-04-10 14:11:35 +0000 UTCMust resist, must ... Oops, failed. Bought it! Dang. Guess I have occasional Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). At least it's actually useful and unique. Congrats!
Tom Manseau
2022-04-10 05:56:13 +0000 UTCI have completely no need for this (none of my tools have screws or confusing angles) but I ordered one to support our hero. Great job.
Luke Lyu
2022-04-10 02:20:23 +0000 UTCAfter seeing your ingenuity over the past couple of years building all different kinds of tools, this bodes well. Looking forward seeing what comes after the multi-tool.
Sean McGown
2022-04-10 00:04:46 +0000 UTCI know that you and your team are quite creative. You seem to find solutions for problems quite well. Hang in there I'm certain you'll succeed.
John Hiemstra
2022-04-09 23:55:30 +0000 UTCHad to order one to support my man. Looking forward to seeing the new tools that come up. I recall one of my economics instructors quoting Andrew Carnegy hat the time to build steel plants was during a down turn in the industry. That was when very thing was the worst and things could only get better from there. So hang in there Rex and you will be successful in this new venture.
Matt Evans-Koch
2022-04-09 22:57:51 +0000 UTCI ordered mine. I still have to finish my Quick Stack Work Bench.
Skully Wood and Metal
2022-04-09 21:05:04 +0000 UTCWhen is the turning saw kit coming out?
Steven Soulen
2022-04-09 20:54:25 +0000 UTCGlad to hear. I see international shipping might be an option eventually. I look forward to it.
Steven Mcgregor
2022-04-09 19:31:08 +0000 UTCInternational shipping didn’t get set up because of a miscommunication between me and the shipper. Totally my fault. We’ll have it set up in the next day or two. Maybe even today. I’m working on it right now. My apologies for the inconvenience!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:20:09 +0000 UTCI will tell you that you've anticipated at lease ONE tool we are currently developing!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:20:01 +0000 UTCGreat, thanks. And good luck with the new business, excited to see what other tools you will develop.
Micah Shlain
2022-04-09 19:19:36 +0000 UTCThank you!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:19:06 +0000 UTCInternational shipping didn’t get set up because of a miscommunication between me and the shipper. Totally my fault. We’ll have it set up in the next day or two. Maybe even today. I’m working on it right now. My apologies for the inconvenience!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:18:32 +0000 UTCI honestly wanted to say that at some point.
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:18:23 +0000 UTCI have 4 outstanding people working with me right now!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:18:06 +0000 UTCInternational shipping didn’t get set up because of a miscommunication between me and the shipper. Totally my fault. We’ll have it set up in the next day or two. Maybe even today. I’m working on it right now. My apologies for the inconvenience!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:17:46 +0000 UTCYeah, materials prices make this a difficult venture right now!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:17:40 +0000 UTCI’m sure!
Evan Van Dyke
2022-04-09 19:16:34 +0000 UTCHonestly, "Stella" was the only name my wife and I didn't fight over.
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:16:32 +0000 UTCI'm not sure. It just kind of came to me and I liked it right away. It's the only name we ever considered.
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:16:06 +0000 UTCInternational shipping didn’t get set up because of a miscommunication between me and the shipper. Totally my fault. We’ll have it set up in the next day or two. Maybe even today. I’m working on it right now. My apologies for the inconvenience!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:14:11 +0000 UTCI only wish I hadn't started a tool company at a time of high material prices and messed-up supply lines!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:14:04 +0000 UTCFor whatever it's worth, I promise that our screws are better than the one you bought!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:12:55 +0000 UTCI would love to do that, but the realities of manufacturing mean that you can't make a small, customized version of something and then charge LESS for it. It just doesn't work that way. You'll note that my plans aren't just discounted to Patrons, they're free. Digital products allow that flexibility. Physical don't. It's a drag.
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:12:24 +0000 UTCInternational shipping didn’t get set up because of a miscommunication between me and the shipper. Totally my fault. We’ll have it set up in the next day or two. Maybe even today. I’m working on it right now. My apologies for the inconvenience!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:10:12 +0000 UTCI hope you love it!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:10:01 +0000 UTCThank you!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:09:53 +0000 UTCInternational shipping didn’t get set up because of a miscommunication between me and the shipper. Totally my fault. We’ll have it set up in the next day or two. Maybe even today. I’m working on it right now. My apologies for the inconvenience!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:08:10 +0000 UTCWe're proud to send you one! Thanks for being a part of our new venture!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:08:00 +0000 UTCYour support means the world to us!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:07:32 +0000 UTCInternational shipping didn’t get set up because of a miscommunication between me and the shipper. Totally my fault. We’ll have it set up in the next day or two. Maybe even today. I’m working on it right now. My apologies for the inconvenience!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:06:29 +0000 UTCWe're very proud to be making them in the USA!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:06:18 +0000 UTCInternational shipping didn’t get set up because of a miscommunication between me and the shipper. Totally my fault. We’ll have it set up in the next day or two. Maybe even today. I’m working on it right now. My apologies for the inconvenience!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:06:03 +0000 UTCInternational shipping didn’t get set up because of a miscommunication between me and the shipper. Totally my fault. We’ll have it set up in the next day or two. Maybe even today. I’m working on it right now. My apologies for the inconvenience!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 19:05:57 +0000 UTCYou're very kind to support us!
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 18:52:00 +0000 UTCThere's no email address harvesting, ever. They only collect that to send the receipt. We don't do that here.
Rex Krueger
2022-04-09 18:51:03 +0000 UTCCool product and the screw driver is something I've been after but alas I'm no in the is. Actually could you at least say US postage only before harvesting email address?
Steven Mcgregor
2022-04-09 18:40:27 +0000 UTCHmm. Canada is like right next door, and the US Postal Service and Canada Post have reciprocal agreements, making shipping something by post between Canada and the US a dawdle. I'm not sure about customs documents from the US,but from Canada it's a form about the size of an address label. Check it out before you sell out the HTH please?
William Allen
2022-04-09 17:10:02 +0000 UTCWhat kinds of tools can we except to see? You have commented previously in some videos gaps currently in the market, such as a not cumbersome way of using the wood owl bit, or the lack of an entry level plow plane for beginners.
James K
2022-04-09 16:17:26 +0000 UTCCongrats
Yang Ji
2022-04-09 15:18:32 +0000 UTCThat's awesome, I'm looking forward to seeing how your new venture progresses. I'd love to buy one of your handtool heroes as well when your able to ship to the UK.
Jim
2022-04-09 14:52:23 +0000 UTCBut wait! There's more . . .
Mike Washburn
2022-04-09 14:45:19 +0000 UTCI’m amazed at your time management either that your “team” is getting lots bigger. Maybe Rex Kruger Industries Ltd
Richard C von Brecht
2022-04-09 14:41:27 +0000 UTCGood luck Rex, any plans to ship to Europe?
Gareth McMahon
2022-04-09 14:37:35 +0000 UTCGood luck, Sticker shock is everywhere, we custom build products for the home, I just received a bull (Freudian Slop) for some products and it was 2x higher that what we charged 2 years ago. I bought a screw though, eBay shorted me awhile ago.
Daniel G Hayes
2022-04-09 14:13:06 +0000 UTCI ordered the patron version. I am a sucker for limited edition tools. Good luck on the new venture. Is is true that you wanted to name your daughter Compass Rose?
Bob Templeton
2022-04-09 14:11:46 +0000 UTCRex-This is awesome! Congratulations!! I just ordered my Patron edition of the hand tool hero. I like the name, too, Compass Rose. Just curious-How did you come up with the name?
Sean O'Neill
2022-04-09 14:10:36 +0000 UTCvery cool :)
Darren Malin
2022-04-09 14:04:34 +0000 UTCBut I cannot purchase because Canada is not an options for shipping.... :(
Gil Grimes
2022-04-09 14:02:43 +0000 UTCCongratulations Rex. That looks like a great tool to start with. I really like the idea of kits to build tools. I have always enjoyed the tool plans you come out with. Looking forward to seeing how your company grows. Definitely a good niche market to get into right now. Take time to take care of yourself and your family.
John Hiemstra
2022-04-09 13:57:31 +0000 UTCRex, congrats on the new company! Good luck and I hope you do great! The tool hero pricepoint is a bit high for me; but then I've just moved into a new house, with a big basement shop, and already have ground screwdrivers. I'm sure a bunch of people will love it! PS: I'd totally buy one of the $15 plane screws, if I hadn't bought one from ebay at a higher price last year. Great idea with that; I expect it to do well!
Evan Van Dyke
2022-04-09 13:11:36 +0000 UTCpretty cool, congratulations. But......shouldn't the patron edition be less money? Since we've been contributing to you all along?
Mick King
2022-04-09 12:40:52 +0000 UTCYup . No international option.
ikust007
2022-04-09 12:40:20 +0000 UTCSplendide! But we might have an issue with us the terrible foreigner passionate amateur woodworker ;)?
ikust007
2022-04-09 12:38:18 +0000 UTCAwesome! Congratulations on starting a new company. I pulled the trigger on getting one!
Bradley Barth
2022-04-09 12:26:27 +0000 UTCCongratulations! Very cool.
Pedro Sarsama
2022-04-09 11:53:37 +0000 UTCWould love to order the patreon limited edition one, but I need international shipment since I don't live in the US. Is there at least some way I can reserve one until the shipment thing is figured out?
Micah Shlain
2022-04-09 11:36:48 +0000 UTCCongratulations on the startup. Very exciting times for you and your team. Looking forward to seeing the rerelease of vintage tools with your take on them. I will be proud to have one of the limited edition of your first product.
Robert Bullock
2022-04-09 11:35:46 +0000 UTCCongratulations on the new endeavor. Got my limited edition on order. Always willing to help out.
Kirk von der Heydt
2022-04-09 11:23:21 +0000 UTCWould love to order one when shipping to Canada is available.
Bas Vermeyden
2022-04-09 11:22:34 +0000 UTCLove to support made in the USA. Also a great idea
Steven Wetherill
2022-04-09 11:16:21 +0000 UTCWill there be international shipping I’m on Australian and would love to get by hands on one of the limited edition
samuel
2022-04-09 11:16:12 +0000 UTCSeems it’s only available in the US? No shipping options elsewhere…
RedRB
2022-04-09 11:13:37 +0000 UTCIts 4am in California saw the notification about a limited run and pulled the trigger right away!
Henry Amador
2022-04-09 11:10:06 +0000 UTC
