Starting the new year brings fresh new ideas, goals and planning ahead will make those goals more likely. On a completely different subject from tools but worthy of consideration for those who enjoy a hobby or work from home whilst using tools, is there is a need for creating an environment that enhances that experience? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebration Of Skills And Appreciating Small Businesses
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 […]