Evenfall Studios

Product Testimonials

Christopher Schwarz, Editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine
reviewed the 'Deluxe Shooter' in July 2009.

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We are honored that our shooting boards were selected for The 2010 top ten events, tools, books, and people by Al Navas at the Sandal Woods Blog.

Additionally, you can read Al's review of our "Deluxe Shooter"

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"Rob, I just wanted to let you know that after a few months of getting to actually USE the shooting board, I'm even happier with it now than when it arrived. In my opinion, there are two major 'soft spots' in shooting board designs, and I think you've aced both of them. First - on accuracy: the precision of the inserts and fence securing hardware is fantastic. It holds a setting dead-on, but also makes it incredibly simple to readjust it. Second - in terms of longevity, I think the combination of materials, workmanship, and thinking behind the Evenfall Studios board design is brilliant. I fully expect it to be every bit as accurate in a decade as it was when it arrived.

I know there are people who may think it silly to reach into your wallet to buy a shooting board, but speaking as someone whose made quite a few of them over the years, I have no regrets whatsoever. It's quite frankly a better built tool in every way than I would ever make for myself, and I also see it as one of the most important tools in my shop - its accuracy affects almost every piece of work that comes out of my shop. It's earned a permanent spot hanging from the underside of my workbench.

Kudos, and thanks, for a fine, fine piece of craftsmanship."

Raney Nelson, DAED Toolworks

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Wilbur Pan reviewed our "Kanna Shooter" on his giant Cypress blog.

"This modification of Rob's shooting board works great with Japanese planes."

Please read the whole review

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"In the last few months I have had the privilege of owning one of Rob Hanson's Long Grain Shooting Boards.

A few of my woodworking friends asked why buy that when you can drop your piece of wood into one of your vises on your bench and joint the edges that way. In reality they are quite correct but what sold me on the idea was the fact that by placing the wood on the Long Grain Shooter, I was able to plane the side grain easier and faster.

Unlike doing this in a vise I have no issues of perhaps not being completely square on the board and causing one side to be lower than the other. It has also stopped me from having a banana look where the ends are lower then the middle.

The board itself is 30 inches and gives you 24 inches of side grain to work on if the fence is in place. However Rob also offers a caul for the board that allows you to joint odd shaped pieces or set them at various angles.

The beauty of Rob's shooting boards is that they are so accurate. Rob puts in an amazing amount of time, skill and love into each board. Truly first class tools that any woodworker that uses planes should own and those that do not should learn.

Truly another magnificent board. Thank you."

Fred West, West Chester, PA

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"I love the shooting board Rob built for me. For the work I do, it is the perfect size and setup.

The construction is first rate, and the adjustable fence is beautifully set up to allow versatility and great accuracy. The small dust groove along the side of the chute is a very thoughtful detail that makes a big difference. Overall, This is a shooting board that will last a lifetime.

I use a Lie-Nielsen Low Angle Jack Plane, and the combination is ideal for me.

If you want a shooting board that is a pure pleasure to use as well as functionally dialed in perfectly, I highly recommend one of Rob's boards."

Geoff B, Truckee, CA

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"Hi Rob, I am quite pleased with the board. I just gave it a test "drive" as I have been building a new Roubo bench and have been putting all of my energy into the bench. The test worked exactly as advertised and I am eager to put it to full use."

Joe M, Chicago, IL

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"I did get a chance to put the shooting board through it's paces for the first time just last week when making the transitions blocks on a table. Using my LV LA block as the shoot plane it performed like a dream. My old board did a terrible of job of shooting endgrain on very small pieces like these blocks (3/4" thick, about 1" wide and 1 1/2" long) but yours performed perfectly, no trouble keeping the blocks in place and virtually no spelching either."

Josh B, Houston, TX

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"Nice work. I actually enjoy the thought that it will last me the rest of my days."

Peter L, Seattle, WA

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"It works extremely well. It looks like It belongs in my shop. It is very accurate. I am getting ready to make a bunch of picture frames. I am sure I will put your shooting board through its paces."

Jerry D, Vienna, VA

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