Mi

"Mike in Arkansas"

16/06/2005 1:26 PM

London area woodworking stores of interest?

My last day tomorrow. Any stores of particular interest in the area
assessible by the tube or bus? Also, any craft markets with
artist/craftsman items by woodworkers/metalsmith/textile, that sort of
thing. I'm in the Paddingdon area. Thanks.


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JG

"Jeff Gorman"

in reply to "Mike in Arkansas" on 16/06/2005 1:26 PM

17/06/2005 7:17 AM


"Mike in Arkansas" <[email protected]> wrote

> My last day tomorrow. Any stores of particular interest in the area
> assessible by the tube or bus? Also, any craft markets with
> artist/craftsman items by woodworkers/metalsmith/textile, that sort of
> thing. I'm in the Paddingdon area. Thanks.

On my web site is a list of UK old and some new tool suppliers, including
some in London.

Please look under UK Old and New Tool Dealers.

Jeff G

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Jeff Gorman, West Yorkshire, UK
email : Username is amgron
ISP is clara.co.uk
www.amgron.clara.net

Mi

"Mike in Arkansas"

in reply to "Mike in Arkansas" on 16/06/2005 1:26 PM

17/06/2005 12:31 PM

Thanks, made it to Buck and Myers. WOW at the current exchange rate
couldn't justify buying a tool momento of the trip but enjoyed the look
around.

mh

"mike hide"

in reply to "Mike in Arkansas" on 16/06/2005 1:26 PM

18/06/2005 12:42 PM


"Mike in Arkansas" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Thanks, made it to Buck and Myers. WOW at the current exchange rate
> couldn't justify buying a tool momento of the trip but enjoyed the look
> around.
>

If I remember correctly shipping tools back here will obviate paying VAT
[that applies to all items] . The VAT in the UK is about 17% I think ...mjh

Sk

"Swingman"

in reply to "Mike in Arkansas" on 16/06/2005 1:26 PM

18/06/2005 11:08 AM

"Mike in Arkansas" wrote in message
> Thanks, made it to Buck and Myers. WOW at the current exchange rate
> couldn't justify buying a tool momento of the trip but enjoyed the look
> around.

My SIL's retired father worked in Sheffield, including the Record factory,
for 40 years as a grinder. AAMOF, I came back from there last year with a
good many, and kindly presented, hand tools from a different era .. all
cherished and put to immediate good use. He works out of a shed that makes
my small 18 x 18 shop look like Tom Plaman's new one by comparison, but damn
are his tools sharp!

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