Tool Resources W/Hyperlinks
16907 Mystic RD, Nobleville, Indiana 46060, 1 317 773-3268 / 800 773-6223
Tamarack Log Building Tools, PO Box 120783, New Brighton, MN 55112, 612-783-9773. Tools, books, Iowa scribers. Now carrying the new denim safety shirt as well as Barr drawknives. Get a FREE Tool Catologue!!
34810 US Hwy. 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744,800-359-6614 Tools, books, caulks, preservatives.
PO Box 8397, Jackson, MS 39284, 800-647-5368 Logging, construction, surveying tools.
STIHL USA chainsaw dealership school uses -
Dunn's Hardware & Building Supplies, Hwy135 , Trafalgar, Indiana 46181, 1 317 878-5451 Bill & Bryan Dunn
Complete STIHL sales and service center.
1731 Clement Ave.
Alameda, CA. 94501
1 800-537-7820
1158 High St. Suite #203
Eugene, Oregon 97401-3239
Fax: 541-868-0793
Call Toll Free!
888-810-8296
Atlanta, GA Logging, construction, surveying, safety equipment.
One Lehman Circle, PO Box 41, Kidron, OH 44636216-857-5757. Like walking into a 19th Century hardware store.
821 W. 5th North St., PO Box 818, Summerville, NC 29483, 803-875-0240 Swedish axes of all kinds and safety equipment.
P.O. Bx. 550, Highway 101, Laytonville, CA 95454. 800-322-4539. Loggers' supplies & other tools.
PO Box 6, Timber, OR 97144, 800-827-1688 www.aloghomestore.com Very complete selection of books, tools, and log home products. Online ordering.
2700 Big Hill Road, Boone, NC 28607, 800-968-9663 Wood & timber framing supplies.
Bon Tool Co., 4430 Gibsonia Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044, 724-443-7080 Everything in masonry tools.
RR 3, Crossville, TN 38555. Carries merchandise similar to Lehman's (above).
Seven Corners Hardware, 800-328-0457, 216 W. 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55102. One of the better sources for power tools of all kinds: planers, drills, sanders etc.
Tool Crib of the North, PO Box 14930, Grand Forks, ND 58208. Power tools.
3410 Sunset Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60087-3295
847 623-8800
110 Woolridge Street
Coquitlam, BC
Canada V3K 5V4
800 567-8979
P.O. Box 4335
McCall, Idaho 83638
800-235-4452
210 Wood County Industrial Pk., Parkersburg, WV 26102 800-225-1153General woodworking tools.
4365 Willow Drive
Medina, MN 55340
Seven Corners Hardware, 800-328-0457, 216 W. 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55102. One of the better sources for power tools of all kinds: planers, drills, sanders etc.
Magard Ventures, Ltd., RR 3, Site 3, Comp 1, Prince George, BC V2N 2J1 Log construction tools, early & new Mackie Scribers, good axes & very good drawknives. Call 1 (250) 962-9057 for orders and Catalogue
Fowler Solar Electric Inc., 226 Huntington Rd., PO Box 435, Worthington, MA 01098 Solar supplies.
P.O. Box 129, Eddington, ME 04428
Tel: (207) 843-7861
Fax: (207) 843-5005
1-888-244-0955
1408 S. Gold St #2, Centralia, WA 98531
Phone: 360-736-1336
Fax: 360-736-9522
814 Proctor Ave.
Ogdensburg, New York 13669-2205
613 596-0350
800 871-8158
P.O. Box 9
Warren, ME 04864-0009
UPS Shipping address:
Route 1, Warren, ME 04864
Toll free phone: 1-800-327-2520
International calls: 1-207-273-1520
Fax: 1-207-273-2657
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday.
Call Toll Free
In the USA & parts of Canada
1-888-819-6196
TELE: 1-908-754-8513 FAX: 1-908-754-5955
Mail To: HandAmerican PO Box 902 South Plainfield, NJ USA 07080-090
5035 Lafayette Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46254
317 293-1100
877 832-3425
2015 1st Ave. N Billings, Montana 59103
E-Mail 1-406-245-1660, 1-800-527-0227, Fax 1-406-245-4109 Hours: M-F 8-5, SA 10-2,
Phone 407 478--BITS (2487
Fax 407 478-7414
406 886-2500
71365 Hwy 83
Swan Lake, MT 59911
Specializing in woodworking and power tools from Dewalt,
Bosch, Milwaukee Tools, Porter Cable, Makita, and Delta Power Tools.
Preparedness Resources
greenhouse.gov.au/consumer guide this on-line guide can get you started in planning your future home, from site considrations to good design and energy savings.
greenhouse.gov.au/technical manual this on-line manual provides a wealth of information for would-be builders: passive design, water use, materials use, energy use, and site issues are covered.
houserepairtalk.com a general forum about house repair, both inside and out.
ownerbuilder.com Tom Landis has provided his entire book, "Home Building Consumer's Guide" for on-line reference.
downhomeradio.com You can listen to a wide ranging archive of Tom Landis's Down Home Radio programs where he interviews well-known authors and authorities.
eren.doe.gov list of owner/builder schools.
buildingscience.com some very specific suggestions for building techniques related to climate.
homebuilding.co.uk site for Homebuilding & Renovating: "The Self-Build Magazine"
asktooltalk.com Find links to articles on home improvement, woodworking, products, and tools (including reviews); shop at the General Store; and locate manufacturers. Homeowners and construction professionals can ask questions and share ideas on projects.
countryplans.com inexpensive plans for small cottages and cabins are described here, with lots of nice photos.
moxvox.com top ten signs you're becoming an owner-builder.
ownerbuilderbook.com information about the book, forums, workshops, etc.
guren_hole a nice description of the steps involved in designing and building an ecological house.
deboerarchitects.com Some thoughts and illustrations about strawbale building by architect Darrel DeBoer.
buildmax.com offers 100% financing on land, materials, labor, and fees for homes where you are the owner/builder or self-contractor.
youbuild-wehelp.com offers personalized asistance in many aspects of owner/builder or owner/contractor projects that are of conventional construction.
needcontractor.com offers a free referral service where you submit a description of your project and they will have up to four different contractors in your area submit bids for the job.
motherearthnews.com a Mother Earth News article: Essential Advice for Owner Builders by David Eisenburg.
junglehousetents.com these tents might be the perfect solution for temporary housing while you are building your dream green home.
