When we think of tools it’s easy to think directly about those held in the hand used for manipulating materials into shape but in recent years tools have become far more sophisticated working alongside technology with programming attributes. Tools have helped humans advance where other animals could not and that is what makes us unique […]
Tool & Hardware Inflation data 1997 – 2023
As an SME it’s always good to research things to get a picture of what is going on in the world and how things will affect us in the future. What triggered my interest was the recent announcement that the inflation rate isn’t coming down as expected given that the Bank of England has for […]
The Benefits of Using Vintage Tools for a Low Carbon Footprint
As a small UK business that has adopted tech as part of our future and as a result, I study closely from a wide range of sources many aspects that may affect us. Those who are aware of the adoption of ESG by large corporations and how they and governments around the world are striving […]
Old School Tradesmen – Changes with Machinery & Power Tools
I’m of the age where I trained for my original trade working alongside and learning from Old school tradesmen who manually undertook every task by hand. As my career progressed, machinery helped significantly to lighten the load but being from an age that experienced and bridged both eras, there were some methods we had to […]
Common sense approach to buying old tools
What is something worth? It’s a question I get asked a lot but it’s always difficult to value someone else’s service or knowledge. No two old tools are ever exactly the same and time is always needed with a skilled hand if it’s intended for use. EBayers still regularly keep on ringing us and wasting […]
Tooltique Website upgrade May 1st 2023
We apologise for any inconvenience caused during the migration of our website to a bigger, faster, server in our provider’s new data centre which took over a week to complete with hard backups, etc. Last year (Sept 22) we had a horrifying situation where the server discs failed and the 3rd party backups failed which […]
How Mass Production is Impacting the Environment Negatively
Experts warn the world is facing an environmental crisis and many countries are taking steps to combat these claims, but I want to examine to what extent the increase is caused by the mass production of temporary things. Mass production has been responsible for a wide range of environmental issues and good examples of this […]
Exploring the Future of Handcrafts & What the Industry Holds
The future of handcrafts is an exciting and ever-evolving industry. From traditional techniques to modern methods, handcrafts have been around for centuries and are still a popular form of creative expression. As technology advances, so too does the handcraft industry, offering new opportunities for artisans and craftspeople to explore their creativity. In this article, we’ll […]
Social Media affect on Concentration Levels
In this modern world of technology, lots of time gets wasted when browsing social media websites, and many people won’t realise the deeper implications of what it does to them psychologically. I’ve never been a fan of Social Media and recognised its potential and pitfalls early on when I developed my web skills, which involved […]
Craftsman’s Tools Pride, Reputation & Productivity
I hope you find this article a little thought-provoking, and educational (to those less experienced), and will resonate with those who have reached and passed the pinnacle of their professional careers. I have written some other articles on my time about my time as a full-time tradesman and how my training was different from most. […]