In the inception of Strand Hardware, the quest for an apt brand name commenced. Initially, "Tool- Mate" was conceived with a hyphen, eventually merging into a single word. Approximately 25 to 30 years ago, our initial inventory comprised of unbranded bench grinders, totalling a hundred units. It became evident that affixing a distinct label was imperative. Several prerequisites guided our brand selection: superior quality, catering to discerning woodworkers seeking reliable machinery. Subsequently, Brian Jolly embarked on a foreign venture to identify suitable manufacturers in Taiwan and China, learning vital lessons regarding brand integrity and building relationships. Today, Toolmate has evolved significantly, coexisting harmoniously with our upmarket "Jet" brand. We established a dedicated servicing, repair, and spares division, catering to woodworkers of all scales.
In recent years, we have considerably expanded our Toolmate range, enabling us to offer a comprehensive selection of tools for any workshop, no matter how demanding our customer's requirements.
Great for sharpening all kinds of kitchen knives, planers, scissors, garden tools, woodworking tools; ski and snowboard tuning work, etc. Diamond sharpening stones have their advantages over natural stones beyond the variety of grit coarseness. They can grind away chipped material faster without losing strength, as well as quickly change the bevel in a plane iron or a chisel
The ratcheting f-clamps combine speed with power. The ratchet mechanism gives an increased mechanical advantage and makes it easy to apply full pressure. Pressing the release button instantly relieves the pressure. These are extremely versatile clamps and are unaffected by vibration. Useful for many jobs, such as with jigs or temporarily holding parts whilst drilling.
The ratcheting f-clamps combine speed with power. The ratchet mechanism gives an increased mechanical advantage and makes it easy to apply full pressure. Pressing the release button instantly relieves the pressure. These are extremely versatile clamps and are unaffected by vibration. Useful for many jobs, such as with jigs or temporarily holding parts whilst drilling.
The ratcheting f-clamps combine speed with power. The ratchet mechanism gives an increased mechanical advantage and makes it easy to apply full pressure. Pressing the release button instantly relieves the pressure. These are extremely versatile clamps and are unaffected by vibration. Useful for many jobs, such as with jigs or temporarily holding parts whilst drilling.
The Toolmate mould is made of high-quality silicone, and will not stick to your resin project, it is flexible and easy to use and clean after your resin project. The Toolmate Resin mould size is 235 x 395 x 15mm
The Toolmate mould is made of high-quality silicone, and will not stick to your resin project, it is flexible and easy to use and clean after your resin project. The Toolmate Resin mould size is 355 x 330 x 15mm
These are all-metric threaded M6 or M8 T-slot bolts and have 18 x 12mm heads and are zinc plated. They are a direct fit into our Toolmate T-Track. Both threads are available in 3 lengths: 25mm, 50mm, or 75mm. The metric thread opens up a wider range of options, especially with other easily available metric-threaded fittings. Supplied in packs of 10.
