Woodworking is a pleasurable hobby that can well turn into a lucrative career if taken seriously enough but for many it offers an escape from their day to day lives with the added benefit of being rewarded for the efforts and time spent doing it. Wood is a very tactile and pliable natural material that […]
Old Tool Refurbishment techniques for consistent results
Our aim here at Tooltique has always been to become a reliable supplier of good old user tools restored to a standard that match or better their original functionality. Yes during this process we improve a tools appearance but more importantly the tool should work to its optimum performance with little or no final honing. […]
Antique Tool Prices 2017
The Antique tool market continues to see strong growth in 2017 whilst demand for rare items is increasing as more new collectors evolve into becoming more serious collectors. Prices seen last year are set to continue to rise as supply and demand continues to narrow but are they rising for the right reasons? Collecting first […]
Tool-Tique The Name Derived from Antique Tool
Ever struggle to pronounce our Trade name? Well the name is a play on the two words ‘Tool’ & ‘Antique’ and so is pronounced Tool TIQUE. My father came up with the name many years ago and traded under that name for a majority of the time he had the tool business here in Norwich […]
Unusual Antique Tools
Tools turn up from time to time which have probably been made specifically for or by a craftsman to make their lives easier or due to availability or cost. Many of these tools were rarely given much thought or even appreciated by collectors but it seems things are set to change as there is growing interest […]
Upgraded the website to SSL Secure
Important announcement: We have always used a secure payment gateway for customers in the past but we now have upgraded the whole website to be encrypted and secure in all aspects of the data that customers may have added to the website in the past and the future, such as contact details etc. We never […]
Rare Woodworking Tools
Firstly happy new year to everyone and let’s hope it proves to be as interesting as 2016. Last year there were some interesting exchanges and transactions with users that collectors should be aware of which underwrite the value of their antique woodworking tools. Over the past year we have sold many old tools to users who […]
Wood Turning Courses In Norwich
Nick Arnell is a professional wood-turner who learned his craft from a recognised international tutor in Norfolk who has an infinite understanding of the craft. All Courses run from 09:30-16:30 hrs in his private well-equipped workshop close to the heart of The Norfolk Broads, sounds very nice indeed. If you have any woodworking course near or […]
Wood Carving Courses in Norwich
Gerald Adams runs a series of wood carving courses here in Norwich and has run his own carving business since 1986. All his courses are run in his workshop so Students will work in a professional atmosphere. The course is designed to introduce students to the specific skills and techniques involved in woodcarving, to boost […]
To Clean or Not to Clean Old Tools, that is the question!
With Antique and Old tools I’m often asked whether they should be cleaned or not as generally with collectors there are two camps. There are those who wish for originality to be retained and there are those who prefer their tools to be as good as they can be. I do understand both views but […]