A tool that simply just keeps performing no matter how old it is!

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Drill bits for drilling metal are the worst offenders. They seem to be made out of monkey metal so they bend and can't really be sharpened. Fortunately I still have my British made imperial drill bit set that I purchased over 60 years ago when I was an apprentice. They still cut really well and can be sharpened properly.

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My Record planes, vice and sash clamps.

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As an apprentice in 1976 when i started my apprenticeship I started investing in Britool tools, (when they were still made in Britain using high quality steel) I still have and use them nearly 49 years later, have never had anything break, only having to refurbish the 3/8" & 1/2" drive ratchets with repair kits they used to supply. Even back then they weren't cheap but have proved to be worth the investment. Only sad thing is I never use any of the BSW/WW stuff anymore

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[/img] 2007 TD4 XS The work horse that earns its up keep
2013 SD4 HSE The posh one for towing the caravan
1973 Triumph Stag I bought in 2009 and restored.

jules wrote:

My Record planes, vice and sash clamps.

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I have this Jules

that's great


and for Britool too. Jules

Plus 2 here for the Britool" still got all! mine sort of.  DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

Not as tidy as some but this is a corner of my garage. Lots of my father's stuff here too like imperial, BSF, Whitworth etc. I also have 3 trolley jacks. I sometimes wonder what will happen to all my stuff as my three kids are unlikely to get stuck in as my generation has.

 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE