About Us

Glaser Hitec Engineering stands as the living continuation of a legacy begun by Jerry Glaser—engineer, master woodturner, and toolmaker—whose vision reached far beyond his bench and helped shape the modern language of woodturning.

For more than half a century, Glaser tools have been trusted companions at the lathe, known for edges that hold true, steel that answers the hand, and a quiet endurance measured not in years, but in generations of work.

Legacy of Quality

Today, Glaser Hitec Engineering lives on—not only preserving Jerry Glaser’s legacy, but extending it. We continue to develop and introduce new concepts and tools, pushing the craft forward through innovations such as the miniGlaser QR system and the forthcoming Synergy Ultragouge.

Glaser Hitec Engineering is committed to serving the woodturning community through uncompromising quality and continual innovation in tool design.

We build tools not to impress, but to endure—faithful to the craft, and worthy of the hands that shape it.

Carrying the Edge Forward

Today, Glaser Hitec Engineering lives on—not as a memory, but as a living craft. We honor Jerry Glaser’s legacy by continually developing and introducing new ideas and tools, advancing woodturning through innovations such as the miniGlaser QR system and the forthcoming Synergy Ultragouge.

State-of-the-art Manufacturing

For more than three decades, Advanced Theoretical Concepts (ATC) has been a leader in the design and engineering of precision components for the United States military, aerospace, and deep-space exploration—leveraging advanced digital systems, computer-aided design, and state-of-the-art automation.

Today, those same rigorous standards are applied to the manufacture of our woodturning tools and accessories. These processes reinforce and refine the proven methods Jerry Glaser developed over decades at the bench.

The result is uncompromising quality—tools built with the precision of advanced manufacturing and the soul of a master craftsman.

Jerry Glaser was a defining figure in the world of woodturning—an engineer, master craftsman, and innovator whose work reshaped the tools and techniques of the craft. He founded Glaser Hitec Engineering with a singular purpose: to build woodturning tools of uncompromising quality, guided by precision engineering and deep respect for the maker’s hand.

Across a career spanning more than seventy years, Glaser became a pioneer in tool design. His innovations—including the miniGlaser QR system and the forthcoming Synergy Ultragouge—set new benchmarks for performance, durability, and edge retention, earning Glaser tools their legendary status within the woodturning community.

Manufactured in California by Advanced Theoretical Concepts, Inc., Glaser tools reflect the fusion of advanced engineering and traditional craftsmanship. High-vanadium steel, innovative handle materials, and rigorous manufacturing standards define tools built not only to perform, but to endure.

Beyond engineering, Jerry Glaser was an accomplished woodturner in his own right. His work, influenced by early experiences and Scandinavian craft traditions, was exhibited widely and admired for its distinctive forms, balance, and quiet elegance. While his tools transformed the practice of woodturning, his artistry at the lathe remains an essential part of his legacy.

Together, these contributions—engineering, innovation, and craftsmanship—cement Jerry Glaser’s enduring influence on woodturning, a legacy carried forward by every tool that bears his name.