7th CARLTON SCROOP Vintage Handtool Extravaganza 12 Oct 2024

[toolsntat]

https://www.oldhandtools.co.uk/blog/7th-hand-tool-extravaganza

Crikey Charlie, is it that time of year again?

Yes, "The Scroop" is upon us shortly with a delightful mix of looking at, talking about or buying tools.
The social side of this event shouldn't be underestimated either as its a wonderful place to catch up with old friends and make new acquaintances .
I'm hoping to once again be in attendance with a table display.
So, DON'T book your tickets, it's FREE
DON'T pay for your parking in advance, it's FREE
Light refreshment available but for those with a healthy appetite a pack up is recommended for when the event is over as eating often interrupts the conversation....
Cheers, Andy

 

[RobNichols]

I fancy going but it's a four hour round trip.

 

[niall Y]

Even further away for me, which is probably a good thing, as I can't be tempted.
However, when I was teenager, it would only have been a bike ride away.
It always brings a smile to my face , hearing these quaint, old. Lincolnshire village names mentioned. It brings to mind the likes of - Kirkby la Thorpe and Ashby Puerorum.

 

[Blister]

I fancy going but it's a four hour round trip.

Do it , Make it a day out , Lots of very interesting hand tools and knowledgable people who
Are willing to speak with you, Take some sandwiches with you as last time I went it was cake only
Not good if you are diabetic .

 

[RobNichols]

Do it , Make it a day out , Lots of very interesting hand tools and knowledgable people who
Are willing to speak with you, Take some sandwiches with you as last time I went it was cake only
Not good if you are diabetic .

Thanks for the recommendation - I've put it in my diary. Hopefully I'll be able to make it.

 

[Doug B]

Hopefully be there early doors health permitting.

 

[peterw3035]

Unfortunately I can't make it this time but hopefully there will be another in the spring?

 

[Blister]

Also it is not just a tool selling gathering, Lots of tools are not for sale and are shown by their owners with pride, some very rare and " If " they were for sale very expensive . I am nearly talking myself into this.

 

[Dave65]

Went to the October one last year, really enjoyed it, hopefully be going again this year.

 

[peterw3035]

Also it is not just a tool selling gathering, Lots of tools are not for sale and are shown by their owners with pride, some very rare and " If " they were for sale very expensive . I am nearly talking myself into this.

Where else would I have had the chance to handle a Stanley Nr 1 😍😂

 

[Hypnotic Chimera]

I've only just joined the forum today, so this is a timely local event.

 

[mouldy plane]

Hopefully we will be there as usual with a display of 18th century tools

 

[toolsntat]

But what to take to display?
Always a dilemma.....
Be great to see you if you're in the area tomorrow.
Cheers, Andy

 

[RobNichols]

Thank you @Blister for putting the case for going. I had a great few hours there today. Great things to see. Some tools I'd only seen before in photos, and some I'd not seen before. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the historical exhibits. But by far the best part of my time was chatting to fellow enthusiasts. And I got away with only buying a couple of chisels and a veneer hammer.

 

[Dave65]

Another great event, some fantastic tools for sale and on display. Never tire of looking at the display of chariot and miter planes. Thanks to the organisers for putting on the event.

 

[hodsdonr]

Hopefully someone took some photos so those of us in far off lands can see some eye candy

 

[Doug B]

Hopefully someone took some photos so those of us in far off lands can see some eye candy

Unfortunately I didn’t get to stay as long as I hoped so only took a few photos of Andy’s offerings, this was his Stanley dowel maker

Complete with different size cutters

A few adjustable spanner’s with a book on the subject

& finally the smallest hand brace I’ve ever seen.

That’s it I’m afraid but there’s always next spring 🫰

 

[RobNichols]

I found the personalisation of the "Mary Rose" planes interesting. Fascinating to see how people decorated and customised their tools when they built them themselves. I find it interesting how plane designs change from individualised to standardised through the 18th century as plane manufacturing became a dedicated industry.

The use of the small planes (on top of the large plane centre top) to make darts was interesting.

The other end of the table had an interesting collection of Scandinavian tools. The large boring augers were impressive with their spoon bits. Also the number and variety of what looked like kerfing planes.

There was a nice set of three Windsor type chairs.

The details being particularly nice - I loved the way knots had been featured in the central chair.

There was an interesting set of gouges with an extension of the handle along the bottom of the blade. I was told this acted as a stop and that these were used in cutting the joints in the central cross beams of sash windows. I've not seen something like that before.