Well 2016 has come around and January has gone in a flash probably because things are so busy here behind the scenes at Tooltique. We have finally got round to loading the website and have been photographing tools and listing them like mad just so we have a good array of stock for people to view. […]
Take up the challenge and learn to sharpen old hand saws!
Have you ever considered the benefits of learning to sharpen hand saws? If the answer is no because you can buy two new ones for a tenner then I have to tell you you are missing a vital skill needed for woodworking. So what are the benefits and why would you consider learning this dying […]
Not All Old Tools are Equal are Yours Really Fit for Purpose?
Those who have the skills have to be admired and there are still many out there willing to learn! There is an old saying, ‘those who learn to work with wood tend to find it difficult to work with metal whereas those who learn to work with metal find it easy to work with wood’. […]
DIY Used Tool Restoration, Is it worth the time?
Some woodworkers online will offer advice about buying cheap used tools online and refurbish them yourself, here is some pitfalls to this and some considerations. New tools Old tools do offer good value DIY Restoration what’s involved Time Pitfalls Prices Dealers or Sellers New Tools: There are various makers of tools but in the main you […]
Old Woodworking Tools Wanted – We are based in Norwich
We are based in Norwich and travel all over the county of Norfolk to buy old hand tools from retired carpenters and other tradesmen or in in the unfortunate event that relatives or spouses want to clear out their old shed or garage. We offer good and fair prices for items and will clear the lot […]
Why Plane Tote Handles break or Crack & How to Avoid It
I see this time and time again where the tote handle has snapped usually within the same place. THE REASON IS SIMPLE, TIGHTEN UP THAT HANDLE! It’s obvious I know but given that we see hundreds of broken totes it’s a message that needs to be made clearer! Now you may say that you did […]
Refurbished Old Stanley & Record Planes
Firstly you can never tell how good a used plane is until you have cleaned and sharpened it. If starts chattering you can rectify the problem by lapping the sole which often brings to light any issues the sole has, i.e hairline cracks or extreme wear. Every user also has a different action and it will wear […]
Compare Smoothing Plane Prices 2017
Prices are based on condition of Poor, Average, Good, Very Good & Mint to understand this you will need to know how to grade them. Retail prices based on experience of the market place 2016/17 Dog – Badly restored, out of plane, married up parts Poor – Rusty, pitting, poor visually Average – Reasonable used condition […]
Old Stanley or Record Metal Planes For Restoration
A few year back tools were generally bought from retired tradesmen who understood the principles of their tools and how they worked, as a result they would maintain them to a good standard even if they did get a bit rusty through lack of use after their retirement. The work to getting them back in […]
Buying Used Woodworking Planes – Why You should Use Reputable Dealers
It’s not until you use a flat plane can you tell the difference, however it’s easy to forget what a good plane feel like to use. I would compare it to using new and used sandpaper, the latter will work but not as effectively and the new stuff. The same applies to used planes, yes most […]