2nd Vintage hand tool extravaganza 9th April 2022

[toolsntat]

2nd Vintage hand tool extravaganza 9th April
Let's hope all the planets and toolies are in alignment for this one...
Cheers Andy

 

[Mike G]

This year, hopefully.....fingers crossed........I'll try to get there.

 

[AndyT]

I think I will probably be able to make it this time. Frankly, I think it's worth it just so I can say I've been to Carlton Scroop!
(As opposed to suffering from it, despite the special ointment...)

 

[Cabinetman]

I’ll be there, and it will be nice to put faces to monikers but how will I know who you are ladies and gentlemen?

 

[Alf]

You'll have to have a special knuckle drag in order to recognise each other. :lol:

Sigh. Why is Lincolnshire is all the way over there ---->
Whilst I am all the way over here <-----

 

[Mike G]

Get yourself a passport, Alf, then get off your island and into god's own county. From Devon, anything is possible......even a train (or two) to Peterborough. Someone will give you a lift from there, I'm sure.

 

[Craig Salisbury]

ooohhh i just looked, thats a 7 hour round trip, think ill have to pass this time.

 

[Alf]

Yeah, I'd never get that done in the time between giving the Old Man his lunch and tea. :lol:

 

[AndyP]

Is their a bidding process each year to hold such a prestigious event?
How did Carlton Scroop win such an honour? Not that I think the village is not worthy but it does seem to be a bit off the beaten track.

 

[Lurker]

Grantham station is much closer.
I had a great uncle who lived in Carlton Scroop, he was a very strange man and I always suspected he only lived there because of weird name.
Not far away for me but I’m umming and arring.
Anyone know if Richard Arnold famous weekend do is on this year?

 

[spb]

I have a feeling it's based on where the organiser lives and works - "Old Tool Mart is located near Grantham, Lincolnshire".

Whatever the reason, it doesn't seem very accessible without a car - despite being roughly 80 miles away, it's a five hour plus round trip by public transport.

 

[Mike G]

.....Whatever the reason, it doesn't seem very accessible without a car - despite being roughly 80 miles away, it's a five hour plus round trip by public transport.

I could pick you up on the way through, Stephen. We've got a slightly unpredictable few months, though with grandchildren and kids abroad, so it's not impossible I can't make it work. If I can, though, you're welcome to a lift.

 

[spb]

Thanks for the offer Mike - our next few months are also not exactly settled as yet, so I might send you a PM closer to the time to see how things look then, if that's OK?

 

[Alf]

Is their a bidding process each year to hold such a prestigious event?
How did Carlton Scroop win such an honour? Not that I think the village is not worthy but it does seem to be a bit off the beaten track.

I'm envisaging an Olympics style announcement. Becks looking nervous for his bid with Nether Whittering, Seb quietly confident with Upton on the Downs, and then the shock announcement for Carlton Scroop! Consternation in the opposing bidding teams. Cries of collusion and rumours of promises offered of first place in next year's Amusing Vegetable Competition. Derision at the thought of asking steel tools to compete in such a potentially damp village hall. And will anyone think of the labour conditions for the workers drafted in the put up tables and man the tea stall?

 

[Dr.Al]

Is their a bidding process each year to hold such a prestigious event?
How did Carlton Scroop win such an honour? Not that I think the village is not worthy but it does seem to be a bit off the beaten track.

I'm envisaging an Olympics style announcement. Becks looking nervous for his bid with Nether Whittering, Seb quietly confident with Upton on the Downs, and then the shock announcement for Carlton Scroop! Consternation in the opposing bidding teams. Cries of collusion and rumours of promises offered of first place in next year's Amusing Vegetable Competition. Derision at the thought of asking steel tools to compete in such a potentially damp village hall. And will anyone think of the labour conditions for the workers drafted in the put up tables and man the tea stall?

:text-lol:

 

[AndyP]

Nice one Alf

 

[toolsntat]

Fantastic to see you all chomping at the bit....

It would be great to catch up with past acquaintances and new alike. I can operate the "forum members register" to help with meeting and greeting. :idea:

Yes, Robert, whose baby this is, lives around the corner and is able to get use of the "modern" village hall which, as it happens, is next to the bus stop.

Yes Jim, Richard Arnold has plans afoot to do his charity event again this year, I'll bring forth confirmation as soon as I can.

Cheers Andy

 

[Lurker]

I have just noticed the date, her majesty’s birthday, so that’s me out as I have ambitions to live a few more years.

 

[Alasdair]

Hmm over 5 hours from me but I have a cousing in Ramsey Huntingdon so could possible get a family visit in at the same time

 

[toolsntat]

Morning folks, just bringing this to the top again as it's only a couple of weeks away.
Cheers Andy

 

[AndyT]

I'm still clear for take-off and looking forward to meeting old and new friends.

 

[Mike G]

Unfortunately I can't make it.

 

[AndyT]

Unfortunately I can't make it.

That's a shame, I was going to try and make sure you went home with some more tools!

 

[Mike G]

:lol: :lol: I've got enough, Andy.....

 

[toolsntat]

Unfortunately I can't make it.

That's a shame, I was going to try and make sure you went home with some more tools!

I'm still clear for take-off and looking forward to meeting old and new friends.

Never mind Mike, one day...

Be great to see you Andy, you on tool sale commission? :eusa-whistle:

 

[AndyT]

Be great to see you Andy, you on tool sale commission? :eusa-whistle:

Not this time, I'll just be there for the chat.

 

[Chris101]

These days I'm learning to take some time for myself. Not working every weekend going etc. For a brief moment there I had visions of making the legendary Kessler run from Nazeing to Carlton Scroop in under 12 parsecs in the focus ST.
To be fair I would have had a fair chance against the millennium falcon if I set off early doors and had Waze keep me updated on the plod.
Alas. That's a clusterf*"* of bad timing that weekend. Whole planets are misaligned. I've just had to burn a local witch just to remedy even Asking the old god's if I could go.

Not happening this year I'm afraid.

 

[AndyT]

That's a pity Chris.
Next time!

 

[toolsntat]

Don't forget this Saturday's 2nd Vintage hand tool extravaganza at Carlton Scroop.
Remember, it's a FREEBIE open to all
Cheers Andy

 

[toolsntat]

These days I'm learning to take some time for myself. Not working every weekend going etc. For a brief moment there I had visions of making the legendary Kessler run from Nazeing to Carlton Scroop in under 12 parsecs in the focus ST.
To be fair I would have had a fair chance against the millennium falcon if I set off early doors and had Waze keep me updated on the plod.
Alas. That's a clusterf*"* of bad timing that weekend. Whole planets are misaligned. I've just had to burn a local witch just to remedy even Asking the old god's if I could go.

Not happening this year I'm afraid.

Next time chap bscene-drinkingcheers:

 

[toolsntat]

UPDATE...

Looks like we have Mike and Rene from Mac Timbers joining us with a selection of wood for sale.

https://mactimbers.com/

Bill and Sarah Carter are among some of the remarkable planemakers who will be in attendance along with Richard Arnold etc.

Cheers Andy

 

[Woodbloke]

UPDATE...

Looks like we have Mike and Rene from Mac Timbers joining us with a selection of wood for sale.

https://mactimbers.com/

Cheers Andy

Just had a sneek peek at Mac Timbers and was duly impressed. Nice local outfit with some decent stocks of air dried timber. Just my sort of place for a run out except they're in Peterborough which is a smidge too far from Salisbury - Rob

 

[Doug]

Just had a sneek peek at Mac Timbers and was duly impressed. Nice local outfit with some decent stocks of air dried timber. Just my sort of place for a run out except they're in Peterborough which is a smidge too far from Salisbury - Rob

It’s a great place in a lovely setting, Mike is very knowledgeable not only on timber but also cabinet making. I was fortunate to get a guided tour of some of his pieces in his lovely house the last time I was down there, this was one of his corner cabinets, all hand made.



It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re ever in the area.

 

[Doug]

Really pleasant afternoon at the tool extravaganza meeting up with old friends, I even remembered to take a few photos

Andy toolsntat with MrEd (formally of UKW) scrutinising a nice box set of auger bits,



Andy’s table n the foreground with Richard Arnold, Bill Carter & I think Sheffield Tony in the background



A selection of planes I believe Richard Arnold’s



More happy show goers,



& the icing on the cake, literally, a lovely piece of carrot cake worth the journey itself :lol:



An early doors hot & spicy jalfrezi finished off a great afternoon very welcome after a couple of years of sparse shows.

 

[Sheffield Tony]

Interesting day. Good to say hello again to a few familiar faces - Andy T, Andy "toolsntat", Richard Arnold.

Amazing collection of obscure tools on Andy's stand - if you are reading, I'm still wondering what the three pronged tool looking a bit like a Hellerman cable sleeve application tool was for (in front of the tobacco cutter) ? Too light and old for sleeving (or putting rubber rings round a lamb's nuts).

Still wondering what a 16" (?) drawknife was needed for. Biggest one I've ever seen !

I came away without any more tools, but with the urge to get on and make something...

 

[Chris101]

Looks like a wonderful day. Hope a good time was had by all.

 

[Cabinetman]

After intending to go and really looking forward to it life got in the way and just couldn’t make it in the end, not helped by my wonderful American rolling her car down a motorway embankment the other day, only one corner of her VW Touran not smashed to pieces, being in a lesser car would have finished her off, she climbed out with a bruised hand and wrist wanting to know if the car could be put the right way up so that she could continue her journey, that frontier mentality is something else!
Ian

 

[SamQ aka Ah! Q!]

We had an oick in 5th Form, a real PITA; Momma used to pick him up every day in the flashy, engorged, next VW model up from your lady's Touran...I gently enquired of the VP one day, was I seeing things or was it really a "Towrag" she was driving... :eusa-whistle:

 

[AndyT]

I'm now back from my travels to distant Lincolnshire and can only agree that it was, indeed, a very enjoyable event. My only regret is that I didn't manage to look at everything or talk to everyone. It was good to see Andy, Richard and Tony again - Doug, I'm sorry I didn't meet you.

I didn't take many photos, but was drawn towards the same planes as in Doug's third photo. They're by Tim Smith, an amazingly talented cabinet and plane maker. These are some of my favourites, and also his tiniest plane, perched on top of a monster on Andy's table.

 

[toolsntat]

Thanks to all who turned out to support this one, met and spoke to quite a few people and hopefully we will do another in October.
A mention should be directed to the very kind gent who gifted me some amazing tools from his collection, for that alone the day will always be a memorable one. Thank you

Besides the sellers and me there was some splendid bits and pieces to look at.
Richard Arnold has his early wooden planes etc with a demonstration of making a glazing bar.
Tim Smith brought some of his amazing flotilla of chariot planes etc The crowning glory though for me is always the "Infinity Cabinet"
Bill Carter and Sarah had a nice array of tools on show.
Plus not forgetting the items that the public brought to show one and all.
Special mention and thanks must go to Andyt.
Cheers,
Andy