First it started with a surprise from my wife, arriving home to the Shapton sharpening stones I'd been wanting. Awesome! Thanks to David at Henry Eckert.
Next, with the budget set, I trawled through heaps of catalogues and websites trying to put together 'the' list that would allow me to get woodworking and developing skills, while not going over my spend limit.
I put in a few orders online with some overseas suppliers and again with some Aussie dealers too.
My favourite tool is the Blue Spruce Toolworks mallet which was not counted in my budget, but was my valentines day present. This is a tool I've wanted for over a year and the thing is BEAUTIFUL! Quilted Maple head (infused with acrylic resin), African Blackwood handle, joined with a steel tenon. The fit and finish of this is every bit as good as it looks in the web photos and well worth the investment.
Next to arrive was some Ledin Wing Dividers and some Richard Kell tools from Workshop Heaven in the UK. Richards deluxe brass dovetail marker and bevel gauge are well finished and I'm looking forward to putting them to good use.
With all those unwrapped, I can't wait for the next tools to arrive - in fact I'm picking them up from Chris Vesper tomorrow. More on that then.
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| The gorgeous Blue Spruce Toolworks 16oz. mallet |
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| Ledin 4B Forged Wing Dividers |
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| Richard Kell Deluxe Brass Dovetail Marking Gauge |
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| Richard Kell Brass Bevel Gauge |
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