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.
The pen is easy to make and would suit beginners to pen turning. Recommended blank size: 20mm X 20mm x 140mm Skill Level: Beginners Tools required for turning this pen: • Turing chisel i.e. Robert Sorby • Wood Lathe i.e. JET or NOVA • Pen Mandrel MT1 OR MT2 – Depending on which fits your lathe • Mandrel saver – Saves your pen mandrel from bending and saves your live centre from damaging point. • Sierra Pen Kit • 7mm drill bit • 6.18mm Barrel trimmer • Pen vice and pen assembly press (Optional) • Epoxy glue – to glue barrel to blank • Cyanoacrylate glue – SQ to hold burl wood blank together and MQ to finish pen (Optional) • Sandpaper i.e. Klingspor Dry paper
The pen is easy to make and would suit beginners to pen turning. Recommended blank size: 20mm X 20mm x 140mm Skill Level: Beginners Tools required for turning this pen: • Turing chisel i.e. Robert Sorby • Wood Lathe i.e. JET or NOVA • Pen Mandrel MT1 OR MT2 – Depending on which fits your lathe • Mandrel saver – Saves your pen mandrel from bending and saves your live centre from damaging point. • Sierra Pen Kit • 7mm drill bit • 6.18mm Barrel trimmer • Pen vice and pen assembly press (Optional) • Epoxy glue – to glue barrel to blank • Cyanoacrylate glue – SQ to hold burl wood blank together and MQ to finish pen (Optional) • Sandpaper i.e. Klingspor Dry paper
Vintage is the perfect word to describe this beautiful pen kit, it has a classical tinge which takes us back to the old age. Recommended blank size: 20mm X 20mm x 60mm Skill Level: Beginner
Vintage is the perfect word to describe this beautiful pen kit, it has a classical tinge which takes us back to the old age. Recommended blank size: 20mm X 20mm x 60mm Skill Level: Beginner
