• Try Clifton planes, I’m not sure the Bailey would stand up to that! Totally agree about vintage though, well worth it. For chisels try and pick up some Ashley Iles, I used to call his daughter and she’d pick them up from him at the weekend and post them to me :)

  • It's nice to see that superb quality tools are still available new manufactured in Sheffield.
    http://www.flinn-garlick-saws.co.uk/index.html
    This company has a portfolio of classic names they manufacture under but the prices are beyond the reach of a hobbyist/diy.
    The equivalent no4 Clifton plane is £300.
    I wouldn't be surprised if the company realise on American order where carpenters can actually earn a really good income and venerable old English brands hold much cachet.

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