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Thought I would share some more photos of my best score in worktops! This cost £200 weighs 800kg and is approximately 24" x 30" - it is certainly a workbench that it would not be possible to make! The long term plan is to put it on a stand to make it the same height as the first bench in this...

Really like those spanner handles and the strip of power outlets. You can never have too many places to plug into for power!

Just thought I would upload a couple of photos of a vice/vise that I had posted elsewhere (on a workbench) as it may be of interest to someone. It is Ex-MOD - UK Ministry of Defence (army) Made in England I have been using this to clean up/wire wheel parts outside to keep the garage cleaner...

Bought another one! This time a small bench - far from perfectly made but for £30 it isn't bad as it can be taken outside (my cheap version of the portable dirty room). Working outside by K Garrett, on Flickr I should have said the vise/vice wasn't included - I think it cost £10 at an army...

Hi Fred, Thanks for sharing. Very similar to the Made in England tool! Not sure what went on with where it was manufactured but good to see and an interesting twist. I hope to post a few more made in England items soon. Still adding one or two to the collection. Hope someone makes use of your...

There have been a lot of changes since the machines you refer to were being built. I guess it is the price of progress if it could be called that. Any chance of seeing some photos of your Wolf collection? Thank you for your comment 🙂

Job and knock - Thank you so much for your encyclopaedic knowledge and obvious research! I’m just someone who has a lot of nostalgia when it comes to these old tools. I hope to upload a few photos again soon. Sorry to be so slow in response to your comment. Thank you

Another Made in England bench grinder - this one is probably from the 1970s - it hasn't done a lot so it is in good shape - smooth to run. 1970s? Wolf Grinder by K Garrett, on Flickr The build quality is probably not as good as the earlier red model but still it is OK! Wolf Grinder & bigger...

I have looked at the photo of your tractor quite a few times over the years - and viewed the photos you have posted of the garage. Thank you for sharing your story. Never give up that 'pipe dream' and don't ever let that place be sold - it is part of you!!! I am older than you - but younger than...

I thought that even if this one doesn't run - and I think it will. It will be good for spares for another as most of it is in tact!

Some more Wolf - Made in England electric/power tools! This time - it is a project restoration/for my own workshop It is probably 1960s - though could be 50s Haven't tested it yet as the power cord and switch are a little suspect so best play safe! Vintage Wolf Grinder by K Garrett, on Flickr...

Another gem which sadly does not belong to me! I snapped this old polisher in the garage beside my holiday accommodation when I attended the 50th Great Dorset Steam Fair a couple of weeks ago. Wolf grinder/polisher by K Garrett, on Flickr Wolf grinder/polisher by K Garrett, on Flickr The...

I managed to get a Black and Decker one - very sad to see all these old shops go forever!

That saw was another great find - I don't have a 7" I like the drill too! I haven't gone that old in my collection but if I had seen that one I couldn't have resisted it

LOL and thank you :-)

I don't know about the date - but I will have a look - hopefully within the next day or two. I don't think I will ever use it so it will remain in this condition for a while yet!!

That was a fantastic price - and it is a great saw. I paid about 3 times that for the one I have and there is no box :-(

Drills from the 1970s? Made in England and built to last. The old rusty one is the first drill I ever used - still works but need a good clean inside and out. It had not been used or cared for by the previous custodian - for about 20 years. The new one is of ebay Wolf Sapphire Drill by K...

It is never possible to have too many drills! I have been trying to take a photo of my jigsaws tonight with no success in the light. One I inherited and another exactly the same that I got of ebay for £6 or there about. I never noticed where they were made - must check. I would love to have a...

Thanks for the comment The vise on your side of the pond/vice on our side :-) is a real treasure. For home use I prefer the 220 volt but I have found that on ebay 110 is usually cheaper so I am heading more and more in that direction probably 4 out of 5 of the last power tools if not 9 our of...