I understand the desire around buying new tools but you can't negate the fact that after 30 seconds of use that same tool is now deemed as second hand and considerably less valuable than when you purchased it. In many cases if the manufacturers brand isn't desirable the value is instantly lost and is only worth its capabilities until it is disposed … [Read more...] about Why New Tools are Second Hand within 30 seconds
Antique Tool Refurbishment
When should Antique tools be restored? In my experience this all depends on condition and what the intention of refurbishment is for. If you have an old tool there are two factors that need to be considered, firstly you need to identify the rarity and historical importance. Some antique tools are simply beyond the realms of use due to their … [Read more...] about Antique Tool Refurbishment
Woodworking Hobby, benefits of using Old Hand Tools
Many hobby woodworkers shy away from using hand tools and opt for powered tools for ease but I think it's worth stepping back in time a little to explore whether this genuinely beneficial. A hobby should be pleasurable and walking around with a mask due to the danger of wood dust seems to defeat the object of woodworking for pleasure. Using your … [Read more...] about Woodworking Hobby, benefits of using Old Hand Tools
Spain – Vintage Old Used Tools
Tooltique sells refurbished used tools to many crafts people in Spain and the couriers we use for shipping them are pretty good too. The old tools we sell to Spanish people and British expats are good quality old tools which possess good old high carbon steel made by old school renowned makers that are mostly from the UK. The main difference … [Read more...] about Spain – Vintage Old Used Tools
Sweden – Vintage Old Used Tools
Tooltique sells refurbished used tools to many crafts people in Sweden and the couriers we use for shipping them are pretty good too. The old tools we sell to Swedish people are good quality old tools which possess good old high carbon steel made by old school renowned makers that are mostly from the UK. The main difference between the vintage … [Read more...] about Sweden – Vintage Old Used Tools
Vintage Saws – An insight into their qualities by sharpening
Over recent years I have sharpened hundreds of saws by every manufacturer imaginable ranging from their early and later models so I suspect this really does give me an insight most woodworkers will not have gained even if they do have sharpening skills. Those who possess this skill should be commended to the dedication to their craft, they know … [Read more...] about Vintage Saws – An insight into their qualities by sharpening
Vintage Tool Christmas Gifts For Woodworkers
I will always remember my father giving me an Eastwing hammer for my 18th birthday, he wasn’t flush with cash and it was probably from his stock but it’s one present I used throughout my career. Ironically this is my most valuable tool not in monetary terms but nostalgically and it reminded me of that point in time. This same hammer sits … [Read more...] about Vintage Tool Christmas Gifts For Woodworkers
Vintage Stanley Tools
The old Stanley tools we find nowadays are in far worse condition than when my father used to find them, i'm not talking about more rust here but rather the way they have been treated by their users. Back in the day when my father first formed Tooltique the tools seemed to be processed far quicker than they are today. The Stanley tools seemed to … [Read more...] about Vintage Stanley Tools
The Hidden Benefits Of An Old Carpenters Tool Chest
There was a time back in the day when all new apprentices were assigned to make their own toolboxes and tool chests primarily to give them experience on working on their own projects. But why were they so important? Well firstly what most people don't realise is that those wooden boxes were not just for straight forward storage. They created … [Read more...] about The Hidden Benefits Of An Old Carpenters Tool Chest
Doing A Good Job And Pricing It Properly.
Doing a good job has to be the first priority regardless of how poorly you priced a job to win it. Your good reputation demands this like every good craftsman. Life does throw dud jobs at us all from time to time (you should see some of the tools we get in) but it's all part of the game and as time goes by and your good reputation builds those 'dog … [Read more...] about Doing A Good Job And Pricing It Properly.
