Category: Antiques & Tools

I wanted to cover the most common and arguably the most important tool in a woodworkers kit and try to explain how to value these when the opportunity arises. The same equation and rules should apply to other sized planes in the range. Prices are current 2018. Below shows how we value a particular tool…

On a lighter note, i’m sure you guys have more workshop jokes, tips & Quotes that could make this page more fulfilling but here’s 12 one liners or ditty’s for a starter to lighten your day. Of course any good one liners you have to share with us are welcome via our contact form. One…

It’s been a hectic year behind the scenes but not necessarily something that can be seen through the website, so I thought i’d take some time to update those who visit us online. Stock levels have always been an issue in the website due to productivity, this is because we refurbish our tools so they…

If you ever wondered why some tradesmen make things look so easy you are not alone but here are a 10 helpful tips to hopefully help you understand their approach when tackling projects. It’s something that generally comes in time but when you grasp these pointers into your approach when undertaking projects they soon become…

It’s something I felt needed to be addressed after seeing some gleaming polished planes for use online that buyers are bidding  extremely high prices for. This subject is by no means being raised because it has affected our sales but it’s hard to see people being fooled by poor practices. Like anything in life there…

When building up your tool kit it’s perfectly normal to buy some new low quality tools just to get started but as your skills grow you will soon realise those so called bargains will eventually limit your capabilities. The Steel in most new tools are far inferior quality and the best makers today are expensive,…

In this article I hope to explain the understanding of the deep relationship between craftsmen and the tools they use and have acquired during their lives. Those who aspire to be like them will also hopefully learn something in the process whilst others who are less familiar with using tools can at least appreciate what…

Warning, this article could take up a chunk of your evening and cause you serious enlightenment. In the new year we will be adding a more comprehensive selection of wooden planes to the website which often get overlooked by woodworkers but I wanted to show a collaboration of videos out there for a more in-depth…

Over the Christmas period I was reading Paul sellers blog which is always insightful and well worth reading from time to time. He covered over a series of blogs his views on craftsmanship and apprenticeships which does pose a question, will there over time be a real shortage of problem solving craftsmen when the 50+…

Given that we operate online its our business to know whats going on when it comes to vintage and antique tools. This also includes eBay where we also sell a few odds and ends by limiting what we list because of what happens there. All too often we see auction prices out strip what we…