With over 35 years of business experience I've become adverse to the quick buck because of the lack of satisfaction it brings, sure I have been there when money was easier but it never came without handing over a part of myself and going against what I hold dear. It's only purpose seemed to be to get ahead but I found this was somewhat self … [Read more...]
New Counterfeit Branded Tools Undermines Their integrity
New counterfeit branded tools undermines integrity & credibility of all modern tools and the qualities they possess. Can modern tools actually be trusted to be what they claim to be? As part of my job I have to keep an eye out for many forms of tools but was shocked to see modern Stanley tools being sold for a fraction of the price usually … [Read more...]
Measure Twice & Cut Once – Tradesman Tips
It's a trait adopted by many tradesmen over the years primarily learning from our mistakes and reducing the risk of it happening again. In fact a mark of a good tradesman is often apparent when misfortune strikes (usually when distracted) and getting over the issue. Talking of distraction I was never a fan of mobile phones out on site and made a … [Read more...]
Breaking news – The Magic 2000 Old Tools
Hi Folks, It took some doing but we have finally broke through the 2000 barrier for tools listed here which is no mean feat when they are constantly being sold (I'm not complaining by the way). We have been listing all year and the number of tools fluctuated up and down as they sell but after much effort we have hit the target set at the … [Read more...]
Latest Tooltique News – Chisel Fest
We have finally bitten the bullet and we are trying to work through a huge pile of old chisels to increase the choice customers have in the website. As ever when doing things properly this is no mean feat, especially when so many vintage chisels require flattening, sharpening, re-handling etc to bring them to a standard suitable for fine … [Read more...]
Restoring Old Tools & The UK Summer Sizzler Of 2018
Phew! what a great summer 2018 was and it seemed there were plenty of people enjoying the great outdoors taking full advantage of what was simply glorious and memorable weather. The down side usually is when we all have to work through it but it's remarkable how the body soon adapts, although the mind tends to send mirages of cold beer glasses to … [Read more...]
Is it true a bad tradesman always blames his tools?
There used to be a saying regularly used in the workplace 'a bad tradesman always blames his tools' but after many years experience I came to the conclusion those who did make excuses generally were the real problem and they all had the same in common, they just lacked pride in their work. They just lacked the dedication to excel in their trade … [Read more...]
Petition to Remove article 15 of the Offensive Weapon Bill (HC Bill 232)
If you find it convenient and easy to buy your tools online please take time to read this article in its entirety, also share and help gather support for this bombshell being slipped into the UK Offensive Weapons Bill. My pennyworth: I have been made aware of an important petition to remove article 15 off the offensive article bill. What is … [Read more...]
Is the time right for another Arts & Crafts Revolution?
Is the time right for another Arts & Crafts Revolution? Or are we seeing the shoots of new growth in distinctive unquestionably handmade objects and a return of appreciation for skilled creative workmanship. Most people in the UK will have heard of Drew Pritchard in 'Salvage Hunters' and his quest to open peoples minds to salvage and … [Read more...]
Why Practical skills stimulates the mind for a higher IQ
Remember the slogan Education, Education, Education, it sounds great doesn't it? But let's step forward 30 years and imagine if you will, a world where all youngsters followed the pied piper education system which brainwashed them academia is the only way to prosperity. A world where those educated young people couldn't bring themselves to fix a … [Read more...]
