tools, materials & knowledge for model makers
I saw someone on the BBC Repair Shop using a pair of parallel pliers, so I did some searching and saw these Maun Industries Smooth Parallel Pliers. Made in the UK and you can buy them direct from the manufacturer Maun Industries Ltd. As a hobby model maker I had not heard of this company … Read more
I often buy old tools and quite often the covering on the handles is missing, hence this product “Plasti Dip for Tool Handles” was of interest. I bought this pair of pliers at the boot fair for a really low price of just 25p. The quality is superb as they were made by H. Brindley … Read more
A review of the Draper General Pliers. A general use pair of pliers. These are quite small in size which makes them great for a household toolset. The quality is ok, not great, but not shocking. The handles have a nice feel to them and a good grip, they do not feel like they are … Read more
A review of the Keiba high grade Combination Pliers. The real beauty of these pliers is the bearing that gives an absolute silky smooth action. No matter what force is applied they do not lock up – well the force I can apply with my hands and they are brilliant. Price: 33 euros from fine-tools.com … Read more
There is something about good quality tools and sometimes the old ones are the best, not always, but some of the older hand tools are especially nice. The curved tin snips at the top of this post were bought second-hand some months ago, cleaned up, re-sprayed and they are a great addition to my tools. … Read more