I have over the years inherited all the tools from my Father, Grandfather and Great Uncle, All who were time served carpenters and shipwrights. These are all with my own tools being left to my daughter to deal with.
Though have wondered about donating some of the stuff to one of those charities...
Fenix are supposed to be really good, but should be at the price.
For work we use the Unilite ones slightly cheaper but also very good.
There is an outfit called Torchdirect, they have more torches than you could shake a stike at.
If the weather is nice. a trip by bus to either Brighlingsea or Mersea island is nice. Sit on the beach, ice creams and fish and chips. Plenty of boats etc to see and some nice walks.
I have my grandparents, grandmother clock. Smaller than a grandfather clock and clock face is different. Was always used to store my grandfather's guns. You can see the marks on the inside from where they were leant.
I won't show the wife these pictures, as she has been muttering about repainting our kitchen units, and would like the colour. It would make a change from orange.
I have removed antique architrave from mother in laws house before she has her sash windows changed, so it can be reused.
Made an embroidery hoop stand for my daughter. Sorted out under stairs cupboard. Clear out my shed. Also carved a name board for a friend's beach hut. All last minute jobs...
A couple of years is good for them to be the right size.
I have twisted a couple of shoots together to get an interesting shape.
Also prune them to get a lump on one end for a handle.
I didn't realise that there were specific recipes for meatballs. My meatballs are made from all the odd bits that get left in the freezer or fridge. One chicken breast, couple of sausages etc.
Last ones had a pork chop, breast of pheasent some partridge legs and couple of rashers of bacon left...