Company Vision
Blue Spruce Toolworks designs, manufactures and sells only the finest quality hand tools for the discriminating woodworker. Blue Spruce tools are a return to the cabinet shops of old where beautiful works were created by craftsmen working quietly and skillfully with hand tools at a sturdy bench, with natural light streaming in through multi-pane windows. Every cut, every curve was carefully shaped by hand using keenly sharpened tools. Those tools beautifully combined form with function and were a joy to use. When completed, the master craftsman would hand sign his work knowing that he had given a part of himself to create it; knowing that his work would be used and enjoyed for generations.

Product History
Blue Spruce Toolworks introduced to the market, in 2002, the first marking knife specifically designed to address the needs of smaller scale, precision joinery. The precision blade was only .031 inches thick and .25 inches wide; the handle was finely turned from beautiful woods. It was met with much enthusiasm. Many styles of marking tools are now available from Blue Spruce Toolworks, LLC with options for nearly any wood for the handles. Some customer favorites include cocobolo, rosewood and figured maple. Custom sets have been made from ebony, African blackwood and other exotics, often supplied by the customer themselves. The Blue Spruce Toolworks’ small marking knife was rated “highly recommended” in the spring 2005 issue of Woodworking Magazine and had a very favorable review in Canadian Woodworking’s June 2005 issue. Several new marking tools have been added to the product line and many more products are in development. The marking knives and chisel blades are made from A-2 tool steel hardened and tempered to approximately 60 Rc. The standard material for handles is currently cocobolo or rosewood.

Biography
David Jeske has been married to his great wife for 26 years and has two wonderful kids.  They live in Oregon with their adorable bench dog, Mandy. Dave is a degreed mechanical engineer with experience in advanced materials, precision machine design, lean manufacturing processes and business management. He has worked in a variety of fields including high performance composite armor for military vehicles, the international space station, various defense systems and machine design. He enjoys the beautiful Pacific Northwest and loves to hike and explore the backcountry. He is a self-taught woodworker with a passion for hand tools. Many of the tools he uses are from the 1800’s including his favorite dovetail and small tenon saws and many molding planes. For more details, read the article on WK Fine Tools entitled Blue Spruce Toolworks by Christopher Schwarz. To see some of the woodworking projects made by David Jeske Click Here.

Company Overview
Blue Spruce Toolworks, LLC is a Limited Liability Corporation based in Oregon City, Oregon. The business was originally established in June 2002. David H. Jeske is the owner and operator. The business developed into a full-time venture in January, 2005 and is operated out of a home office and shop.

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