The workshop - Vintage Wooden Tools

The feel and touch of a wooden handle widget thingumiser, the weight of an old blade, the strength of what has lasted for decades and will last for many more. You can get all different types from our workshop. There is something infinitely wonderful about the feel of a wooden handled vintage tool. To hold in your hand an item that has been used for many years, weathered and shaped by many hard hours and to know that it will be good for many more is a fine thing. Vintage hand tools, whether wooden or metal hold a special place in our hearts, and they just look so cool on display.

Image of How to use the Stanley Try Square 1951 Wall Chart S7

How to use the Stanley Try Square 1951 Wall Chart S7 — £21.35

Image of Stanley Common Wood Joints 1951 Wall Chart S6

Stanley Common Wood Joints 1951 Wall Chart S6 — £19.35

Image of Stanley Common Wood Joints 1951 Wall Chart S5

Stanley Common Wood Joints 1951 Wall Chart S5 — £19.35

Image of Stanley Common Cuts in Wood 1951 Wall Chart S4

Stanley Common Cuts in Wood 1951 Wall Chart S4 — £18.35

Image of Dovetail Joints 1959 wall chart m5

Dovetail Joints 1959 Wall Chart M5 — £23.35

Planes 1959 Wall Chart M8 — £23.35

Saws 1959 Wall Chart M9 — £23.35

Image of Chisels and Gouges 1959 Wall Chart M10

Chisels and Gouges 1959 Wall Chart M10 — £23.35

Image of Boring Tools 1959 Wall Chart M11

Boring Tools 1959 Wall Chart M11 — £23.35

Image of Elements of Design 1959 Wall Chart M15

Elements of Design 1959 Wall Chart M15 — £23.35

Image of Features of English Period Furniture 1959 Wall Chart

Features of English Period Furniture 1959 Wall Chart M16 — £18.85

Image of Inlaying and Veneering 1959 Wall Chart M7

Inlaying and Veneering 1959 Wall Chart M7 — £18.85

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What ancient wood tools do people collect?

Q: What don’t they collect?

Everything is up for grabs. There are specialists who collect only foldable rulers, those who love hammers (Yay it’s Hammer time!) and those that collect unique vintage tools that have no practical value at all these days.

Q: Collect or use?

We have contacts who must have a screwdriver for every possible eventuality, and it is a matter of pride that none escape their notice and attention. They must have them all, just in case. Quite often very few of the items in their old hand tools collection are actually ever used, We feel that it is a great shame to seek out and purchase a beautiful item with wonderful history and then not put it to use. We fall into the use type of collectors.

Q: Take care of your antique wood tools

We would suggest that you clean and store your old tool collection well. Clean wooden handles after each use and occasionally treat them to a waxing. Clean down shafts and blades and store them in a way that they will not deteriorate. And...remember what your Dad said: “Don’t you dare open that can of paint with my best chisel!”.

A woodworking tool is a fine thing. Customers can find several good condition tools in our vintage wooden hand tool shop. This is part of our more extensive collection of vintage wood boxes, trunks and leather cases - why not have a look around this section of our store?