Equipment

A hand-tool audit is not a beauty contest. Before a job starts, check that the tools can make the required […]

A damp site bag can rust a steel rule, square, marking knife or plane iron even when it never gets

Why hand planes need protection in transit A hand plane can arrive at the next job looking fine and still

Why Van Storage Dulls Hand Tools Hand tools rarely lose their edge because they are used in a van. They

A good site kit does more than carry tools to the job. It keeps sharp edges from knocking against metal

An open tool tote and a zipped site bag solve different problems. A tote puts tools within reach while you

The short answer For carrying a small, frequently used set of carpentry hand tools between jobs, a tool bag is

Second-fix carpentry is where accurate hand tools earn their keep. Hanging doors, fitting skirting, scribing architrave, adjusting cupboards and installing

What a compact tool box needs to do A carpenter’s hand-tool box should protect sharp edges, keep small measuring tools

Why use a tool roll for measuring and marking tools? A tool roll keeps narrow, easy-to-lose tools together without taking