Blogs
October 15, 2020
In this fifth video of our Chainsaw Video Series, Pat covers his favorite way of sharpening. A sharp chainsaw is a safer chainsaw, and way more fun to use! Whether you want more performance, or longevity out of your chain, Pat will go over the different variables when it comes to sharpening, and help you understand some of the core principles.
October 15, 2020
We are well into the second week of class winding up a rousing day of Wiring taught by Pat Hennin , Blueberry Beeton wrapped up our Monday with Model-Framing. Tomorrow starts bright and early with a window installation and water-proofing workshop with Gaius Hennin
October 15, 2020
We are thrilled to welcome 30 (smaller than our typical maximum to continue to support social distancing) students to our Two Week Design Build Class. It has been a historic two years since our last Design Build Class and we are so grateful for the continued interest in our classes and the opportunity to welcome these folks to Shelter and our philosophies of designing and building. #thinkbuildlive
February 10, 2014
Isaac Asimov wrote “Science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.” We have seen this play out countless times in residential construction: double pane windows with […]
July 11, 2013
Tree limbing and felling can be stressful as it is sometimes dangerous work, and the preservation of the tree is an important piece of the puzzle. […]
July 5, 2013
Now through July 28th, save $100 on Sun-Mar’s quality composting toilets and $25 on their garden composters. Visit our store to see the Sun-Mar Composting toilets […]
July 2, 2013
Shelter will be closed Thursday, July 4th. Have a happy and safe holiday (especially if you’re building or watching fireworks).
June 29, 2013
The Maine Office of Tourism featured Shelter Institute in an ad in the recent New York Times Magazine summer travel issue. It was an great pleasure […]
June 13, 2013
Visit Shelter June 28-30, 2013 at the WoodenBoat show in Mystic, CT. This show is produced by the esteemed WoodenBoat Magazine. More than 100 traditional and […]
June 7, 2013
Join guest instructor, author, sawyer, and woodsman, Mike Beaudry for a one-day log-hewing workshop, Saturday June 22, 2013 from 9:00 to 4:00 pm at the Shelter […]
May 31, 2013
If you’ve been waiting to purchase the Tormek T-7 Sharpening System, they’re offering another good promotion. Purchase a T-7 in the month of June, and you’ll […]
May 25, 2013
The skill of hand cutting dovetail joints is one that is learned and perfected with practice. Join us for a morning to learn how to layout […]
May 22, 2013
Electrical terms sound familiar, but how they work in your home might be a bit of a mystery: Amp, volt, 100, 220, three pole, four pole, […]
May 16, 2013
The annual Patricia K. Hennin Scholarship application process has begun. Shelter Institute is excited to offer the scholarship, which was established to honor company co-founder Patricia […]
May 10, 2013
Shelter installs many skylights. Any penetration made in a roof should be constructed with care and with quality materials. (Read more about metal roof penetrations in […]
