I started my toolmaker’s apprenticeship in January 1963, (the big freeze!), earning the equivalent of £1,13 shillings a week, (47 hrs), whereas I’d been getting £3 a week for a triple paper round! The first thing I was told was,..you need to save up for a one inch micrometer as all have to have their own! I bought a Moore and Wright square framed version which was around £2, so a week and a half wages gone before I got going! Still have it and it’s going strong like me at 77, so it is about 62 years old now! British quality at its best! Cheers
Thank you , what a delightful man. It is so great that his collection has taken on a life of it's own. I use old tools in my woodworking hobby and when I do, I think of the craftsmen that used them every day at work and grew old using them. I keep them in good working order and razor sharp. Now at 70 I am growing old using these same tools.
Fantastic that this was captured before he passed away - what a piece of living history this video is, and an amazing man. Thank you so very much for posting this, it's made my day!
I wish to thank everyone who had a hand in creating this documentary . I nearly wept at the close as he spoke in reverence of the golden age in Sheffield .
It’s so exciting to see you and all of the absolutely beautiful tools that you have had come into your life. I’m only 65 and I have so much pride and genuine happiness in all of the beautiful hand tools that have come into my life. Thank you so much for sharing some of your collection with us. I definitely appreciate it. 😊
Thank you to the Trust, the Museum and the Volunteers who preserve both the collection and Mr Hawley's legacy. I hope to have an opportunity one day to visit. I was particularly touched by Ken's attachment to his late father's micrometer. I am privileged to be the custodian of a few of my dear late father's tools, and I know exactly how Ken felt. It brought me to tears, in a good way. Thank you, and God bless. I
I used to go in his shop. It was a quality place. No rubbish, top quality. There used to be a sign in the door saying “ put thi smoke out before tha comes in cus it meks us cough and we ate it “ . I once asked if they had any magnet strip tool holders and they said “never heard of them, sounds gimmicky “ that surprised me. But people who loved what they did and had enthusiasm. Try and find it now .
To all those responsible for preserving this important and fascinating part of history , thank you. As a woodworker I’ve always felt gratitude toward those involved in the development and producing of the tools I’m very fortunate to own and use. As a history buff these documentaries are priceless.
It was really good to meet Ken Hawley a few years ago a great bloke with a real passion, wish he was still around to see my River Don Engine project at Kelham
Thank The Lord Men such as Mr. Hawley (and others) take the time and effort to catalogue these treasures. His "bridge" of knowledge from a by-gone era to the present is irreplaceable and without such persons the intricacies of tooling and cutlery may have been lost to the ages. Thanks also to the kind volunteers... what a wonderful endeavor. God Bless you Mr Hawley...
What a privilege to see Mr. Hawley and view his museum I love woodworking tools and never have enough of them of course. Remember the old saying! There's A Tool For Every Job!
Thank you very much, a lovely man with great foresight. Look forward to visiting the collection again after all the current virus problems are hopefully behind us.
For more information on Ken and his collection, give our channel a browse! We only have a handful of videos at the moment but there are more to come soon. Or come visit us in person at the Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8RY.
Sadly all the tool I have and restored plus use will probably end up in the bottom of someone's toolbox rusting away when I die but as long as I can I'll still rescue them and make them work as long as I can!
Chinese only build cheap things because other people ask them to build cheap things... they can build anything you want, if you can only pay for it lol
It is sad how many places lose domestic production especially as you see the quality of things simply go down hill. As I get into various crafts, I really have come to hate the blister pack tools at most local shops. They simply aren't worth it.
I started my toolmaker’s apprenticeship in January 1963, (the big freeze!), earning the equivalent of £1,13 shillings a week, (47 hrs), whereas I’d been getting £3 a week for a triple paper round! The first thing I was told was,..you need to save up for a one inch micrometer as all have to have their own! I bought a Moore and Wright square framed version which was around £2, so a week and a half wages gone before I got going! Still have it and it’s going strong like me at 77, so it is about 62 years old now! British quality at its best! Cheers
Thank you Ken.As a semi retired carpenter who loves old tools.this video brought me a lot of joy.
Thank you , what a delightful man. It is so great that his collection has taken on a life of it's own. I use old tools in my woodworking hobby and when I do, I think of the craftsmen that used them every day at work and grew old using them. I keep them in good working order and razor sharp. Now at 70 I am growing old using these same tools.
Fantastic that this was captured before he passed away - what a piece of living history this video is, and an amazing man. Thank you so very much for posting this, it's made my day!
I wish to thank everyone who had a hand in creating this documentary . I nearly wept at the close as he spoke in reverence of the golden age in Sheffield .
Absolutely fantastic video thank you all for saving this piece of history 👍
It’s so exciting to see you and all of the absolutely beautiful tools that you have had come into your life. I’m only 65 and I have so much pride and genuine happiness in all of the beautiful hand tools that have come into my life. Thank you so much for sharing some of your collection with us. I definitely appreciate it. 😊
Thank you to the Trust, the Museum and the Volunteers who preserve both the collection and Mr Hawley's legacy. I hope to have an opportunity one day to visit.
I was particularly touched by Ken's attachment to his late father's micrometer. I am privileged to be the custodian of a few of my dear late father's tools, and I know exactly how Ken felt. It brought me to tears, in a good way. Thank you, and God bless.
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Absolutely fantastic! Long may all these great tools be preserved.
That was the most interesting video I have seen in some time. Excellent! Bravo!
I used to go in his shop. It was a quality place. No rubbish, top quality. There used to be a sign in the door saying “ put thi smoke out before tha comes in cus it meks us cough and we ate it “ . I once asked if they had any magnet strip tool holders and they said “never heard of them, sounds gimmicky “ that surprised me. But people who loved what they did and had enthusiasm. Try and find it now .
To all those responsible for preserving this important and fascinating part of history , thank you. As a woodworker I’ve always felt gratitude toward those involved in the development and producing of the tools I’m very fortunate to own and use. As a history buff these documentaries are priceless.
It was really good to meet Ken Hawley a few years ago a great bloke with a real passion, wish he was still around to see my River Don Engine project at Kelham
Thank you dear, Lord Jesus, for sending us Ken Hawley.
And thank you Ken for preserving all of this knowledge for the world, it's priceless.
What a lovely guy! Wish I had a grandfather like him
ken has now passed away sadly RIP a great man
wish i knew him, God bless and say hi to my Dad
Thank The Lord Men such as Mr. Hawley (and others) take the time and effort to catalogue these treasures. His "bridge" of knowledge from a by-gone era to the present is irreplaceable and without such persons the intricacies of tooling and cutlery may have been lost to the ages. Thanks also to the kind volunteers... what a wonderful endeavor. God Bless you Mr Hawley...
What a privilege to see Mr. Hawley and view his museum I love woodworking tools and never have enough of them of course. Remember the old saying! There's A Tool For Every Job!
Thank you very much, a lovely man with great foresight. Look forward to visiting the collection again after all the current virus problems are hopefully behind us.
A wonderful film. Thank you.
Hand tool heaven !
That is a very interesting hand saw collection. If only the tools could talk. Nice video !!
9:25 that is Harry. A wonderful UA-camr. I have been enthusiastic about every one of his shows.
What A Legend!
For more information on Ken and his collection, give our channel a browse! We only have a handful of videos at the moment but there are more to come soon. Or come visit us in person at the Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8RY.
National and international treasure!
Am having a hard time finding an online collection of tool maker's marks, hallmarks, insignia, stampings, etc. Any leads?
Sadly all the tool I have and restored plus use will probably end up in the bottom of someone's toolbox rusting away when I die but as long as I can I'll still rescue them and make them work as long as I can!
There’s one in No10 if you want one !
I'm visiting this place
Nice to see someone collecting proper tools...Not that Chinese cheap rubbish ,
Chinese only build cheap things because other people ask them to build cheap things... they can build anything you want, if you can only pay for it lol
More Tools than a New Jersey Golds Gym at 5 o'clock on free steroids day.
Очень большая и хорошая коллекция инструмента!👍👍👍👍👍💥💥💥💥💥
@4:50 - plane maker's float (a finishing tool)?
so great
It is sad how many places lose domestic production especially as you see the quality of things simply go down hill. As I get into various crafts, I really have come to hate the blister pack tools at most local shops. They simply aren't worth it.
that was cool
wow, is my only word.
Collect Starmer, he’s the biggest tool in the country.
The 4 thumbs downers should be ashamed of themselves.
Thank the Lord someone bothered!