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The ToolPost: specialising in the supply of quality tools and equipment for woodturning, wood carving and woodworking around the world:
securely, speedily and courteously. Our advice is given freely. If you have questions or concerns about using this site, please visit our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page. The ToolPost is the one-stop online resource catering
for the needs of wood craftsmen and women engaged in wood turning,
woodcarving
and fine woodworking. We stock wood turning tools
, woodcarving tools, equipment and supplies, safety equipment such as respiratory protection
, practical products such as dust extraction even
books
, DVDs
- and it's a great place to choose gifts for any woodworking occasions. The
ToolPost team bring years of experience and passion in woodturning and woodworking and are committed to friendly and professional service and great value. Take a browse through our site, order quickly and
securely and get prompt delivery – or simply give us a call for advice. Don't forget to regularly check in with us for special offers and new and innovative products. |
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Our normal HOURS OF OPENING, 6 days per Week, until further notice, are as follows :-
Monday - Friday: 09h30 to 18h00 Saturday: 09h30 to 17h00 CLOSED ON SUNDAYS |
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Rolly Munro UK Masterclass Join
us for a unique woodturning experience - a two-day, small group, hands-on masterclass with the eponymous master of deep hollowing, Rolly Munro from New Zealand. To join the privileged group of
woodturners at this event, please call The ToolPost on 01235 511101 for further details.
NB: Places will be allocated strictly on a first come, first served basis. This event will take place at our Didcot premises 15th - 16th April 2010. |
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Thanks for visiting our Autumn Open House Thanks to you for being such a great audience, to our demonstrators: Mark Baker, Dave Bourne, Bert Butterfield, Simon
Clements, Andrew Hall, Alan Hazel - and Sheila, to our loyal trade supporters and to our friends and staff who made it all go along so well. Thank you all.
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Make a note now for our Spring Open House June 25th/26th 2010 |
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If you arrived here looking for OneWay Equipment you have arrived at the right location. Not all of the range is yet on the website but we're working on it - see Oneway chucks, chuck jaws and Wolverine sharpening systems. Until such time that we have incorporated the rest of the range, please call us with your queries for other items, and associated orders, on
01235-511101 (UK)
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Our latest additions to the site:
Thanks to the feedback that you as customers bring to us, we are never short of ideas for expanding the
site. In response we are working gradually to expand existing ranges and introduce new ones to provide a more comprehensive range of goods for your wants and needs! |
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- Henry Taylor - makers of superb, beautifully finished tools. If you take a look at my tool rack you'll see a lot of them there. Great tools with some really
innovative ideas such as the
Kryo tools - but now available at staggeringly
reduced prices
thanks to a unique agreement with this renowned manufacturer. Now quality simply doesn't cost more: take a look today and maybe treat yourself to the premium
woodturning and woodworking tools you deserve.
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- At last we have a reliable source of decent quality
Olivewood
in LARGE SIZES. Bowl blanks up to 250 mm (10") square and 100 mm (4") thick - it's been a long time since we've seen olivewood of that size. If you're into the domestic scene we have 125 mm (5") and 150 mm (6") cubes, ideal for pestle and mortar projects. Oh - and spindle blanks too!
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- When is a pen not a pen? The answer is: when it has been enhanced using the
Beall Pen Wizard. This latest pearl from the brain of Jerry
Beall allows you to pattern the pen barrel with spirals, grooves, facets, twists, chequers, finger-grips etc. Leave them as created to enhance the natural beauty of the wood
or fill them to create eye-catching details to delight the pen user. Certainly makes your pens stand out from the crowd. And with a bit of imagination and skill
the uses can be extended well beyond pen turning.
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- Have you seen:
No Turning Back, the new DVD from Les Thorne
, exclusively available from The ToolPost? The man with the smiling eyes gives a tour de force
in this, his first DVD. Covering basic tooling skills and sharpening and progressing to two excellent projects, one spindle and one faceplate style, this is a most
enjoyable few hours spent in Les's easy-going company. Superb turning, well presented, and filmed in our very own training workshop!
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- We have revised the way in which we show our hardwoods on the site in the anticipation this will make it easier for you to find what you need.
Domestic and
Tropical are separated as are Timber Specialities. It also gave us a chance to include a very new and unique product called Tigerwood in our listing which, along with acrylic
pen blanks should make the pen-turners very happy. Take a look at Tigerwood: it's new.
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- Ever found corrosion on one of your tools or machines? You bet! In that case, let us introduce you to a great range of
corrosion protection, prevention and removal products from UK-based specialists Shield Technology including the incredible new Restore rust remover gel.
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- If you get a buzz from creating useful household objects through your woodturning, then you will find our new
ceramic condiment mill mechanisms really useful. So now you can fill your table with pepper and salt mills - with no hard grind.
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- Cindy Drozda has finally released her latest production -
Finial Star
in which she shows how she creates her unique Finial Star Lidded Bowl. We are pleased to add this to her two DVD previous productions, "Elegant Finials" and
"Fabulous Finial Box"
both of which are backed with a host of support material. We also stock the complete range of Mike Mahoney DVDs in which this master bowl turner shares his expertise as well as the excellent Penmaking and Project DVDs
by Kip Christensen and Rex Burningham. These DVDs are perfect for beginners looking for early guidance on turning a range of items. Also available is the DVD from Reed Gray who gives a very practical insight into
Bowl Coring with the McNaughton
(I.e. Centre Saving).
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- We are the UK distributor for
Kelton Woodturning Tools
, produced by Kel McNaughton, in New Zealand. This excellent range of tools includes the unsurpassed McNaughton Centre Saving System, named by Ray Key as "The woodturning tool of the century" when he reviewed it. We now have in stock the latest, Mark 8 version
, including the completely new Micro Centre Saver for smaller work.
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- Favourite of many "name" woodturners,
Abranet abrasive
mesh is available in grits from 80 to 1000. We supply packs of single grits, mixed grit packs and boxes and rolls of single grits. And they call me abrasive (only in jest, I'm sure) - you should see this stuff!
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- For the smaller lathe the
Model T chuck has proven really popular with the legion of turners who now own one. The Model T is available with either
3/4"x16 or 1"x8 tpi spindle mounting insert, it's priced at a very affordable level and is supplied complete with two sets of workholding jaws. For even smaller work we
also offer our own micro chuck, the
MM50 and the latest from Acrol, the Midi Chuck.
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- Whilst chucks and faceplates are fine for regular workholding there are times when being able to mount a wooden shop-built jig, mandrel etc. would be an absolute boon.
But how to cut the thread? The answer is a
spindle tap, available to match popular spindle threads.
You'll wonder how you ever managed without one!
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- We're proud to have been appointed as the first (and sole) UK distributor of the brilliant
Shellawax
finishing products from U-Beaut, based in Australia. These polishes create a superb finish in double quick time with very little effort, yet are amazingly economical in use. I tried it: I loved it! Now at last available in the UK to
buy on line.
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The VersaChuck from The ToolPost. Simply the most versatile chuck on
the planet, offering the capability to mount jaws from most major chuck manufacturers, right out of the box. We now have our own chuck jaws available to suit this unique chuck. The Robert Sorby Patriot
chuck is also available along with its wide range of workholding jaws (which can also be mounted on the VersaChuck!)
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- If you are a seeker after the perfect finish on your turned - and other - wood products, then you must take a look at the
Beall Wood Buff
. For smaller work, there is also the Beall Bowl
Buff. A revolution in woodfinishing. I wouldn't be without it.
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- Workshop safety is paramount and few remain unaware these days of the hazards presented by dust.
The Camvac
dust extractors and their myriad accessories are sure to provide a solution to any situation where dust extraction is an issue. With filtration down to 0.5 microns, this really is the Daddy of small workshop dust and chip extractors, which really does keep its dust to itself!
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- Your health is important. Exposure to harmful dust particles can be reduced by the use of a respirator such as the
Power Cap IP from JSP. It's more than 'just' a respirator, its a bump cap and an impact protection visor too. Now available in a "Lite"
version too, eliminating trailing battery leads. We also stock the popular Trend Airshield Pro.
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Important:
all prices are stated in pounds sterling (symbol: £). If you need help in converting to your own currency, please use the currency convertor. Retail customers residing in the countries of the European Union only
(EU, including UK), will be charged Value Added Tax (VAT) at the prevailing UK rate (17.5%). Commercial clients from these areas, providing a valid VAT registration number, will not be charged VAT.
All other customers pay the VAT-free prices shown.
The ToolPost features secure on-line credit card payment facilities,
provided through NetBanx, for all popular cards. Other payment methods are also available - see Cashier Page. If you are still a little nervous about on-line shopping, see
what our customers have to say about us and our service. You may also find it useful to read our guide to shopping at The ToolPost |
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The ToolPost may be contacted at:
Tel: 01235 511101 Fax: 01235 811185
(email - see above) The ToolPost Unit 7, Hawksworth Southmead Industrial Park Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7HR
E-mail:
In the event of problems, complaints etc. regarding this site, please contact Peter Hemsley on the above numbers, at the address shown, or by e-mail to
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This site last updated: 02/03/10 |
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All information and images on this site ©1997-2007 P. Hemsley, except where othewise stated. Coeur du Bois and The ToolPost are
trading styles of Peter Hemsley. Whilst reasonable efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, no liability can be accepted for errors in this information nor for contingencies arising
therefrom. If you are inexperienced in any aspect of woodworking, we would strongly counsel that you take a course of formal instruction before commencing to practice |
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