Colen Clenton Australian Hand Tool Maker.

[swagman]

Here's a video link that some of you may enjoy watching.

Stewie;

http://www.skillsone.com.au/vidgallery/the-toolmaker/

 

[woodbrains]

Hello,

Thanks for sharing. I've always liked Clenton tools, but I don't think they are sold here anymore. (UK). Classic Handtools used to along with other Aussie toolmaker HNT Gordon. But sadly no longer.

Mike.

Edit, just checked and some Clenton stuff is still sold at Classic Handtools, though not as much as used to be. HNT not so, sadly.

 

[Harbo]

I've seen the video before but well worth viewing again.

I suppose they are quite expensive over here and fairly easy to copy?

Rod

 

[jimi43]

Over the years, a number of small independent craftsmen have influenced my work.

Colen Clenton was one such man.

Brilliant stuff and I love his lifestyle and priorities.

Jim

 

[Fromey]

I'm proud to be an Aussie, but I don't half hate the accent. Thankfully I somehow grew up without one.

 

[swagman]

And you call yourself a proud Aussie. (hammer)

 

[murdoch]

About 10 years ago I left school and went travelling. I ended up visiting both hnt gorden and Colin Clinton in there workshops, I bought a pukka square off Colin which I've since used almost daily. Had never heard of him at the time and it only cost me about £20! Should have bought a truck load.