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.
Although this is a small, quiet running extractor it has enough power to extract dust and wood debris from many small woodwork machines eg saws and planers. The inlet diameter is 100mm(4"), the outlet into the bag is 100mm(4") and the airflow is sufficient to handle the majority of waste likely to be produced in the small home workshop. A useful feature is that it is fitted with castors and a grab handle for easy movement around the shop. It can be used either on the floor or suspended from a sturdy wall using the two hanging brackets provided. Please note that this is a chippings extractor and should not be expected to collect every particle of fine dust. As with all the high volume low pressure airflow machines, the inlet should not be restricted to below 75mm diameter and the bag should be emptied regularly. NB). Supplied without any 100 mm extractor pipes or clamps needed for connecting to a woodworking machine.
Get incredible glass smooth cuts every time. This Toolmate has a cast iron body and razor-sharp high carbon tool steel blades. The trimmer can easily handle picture frames and door frame moldings. This Toolmare mitre trimmer has two angle presets at 45° and 90°
A heavy duty drill suitable for drilling wood and metal.The chuck will hold straight shank drill bits from 3-16 mm .The chuck can also be removed from the quill and drills with a no 2 or 3 Morse taper can be fitted directly in the quill. Table is easy to raise by means of a handle engaging with the rack and pinion mechanism on the column.Table tilts left and right to 45⁰. There are slots in the table to allow fastening of a vice to clamp articles that needs to be held firmly. There are also grooves around the edge to allow the use of a coolant. Flip up safety cover over chuck.If heavy components are being drilled, it will be safer if the machine is bolted down on the floor. However, for light duty work, machine can be used unbolted.