Grant toolworks? who

[tobytools]

I've recently seen/heard of Grant toolworks? I've googled them and could find anything, can any one tell me about then, such as value? Quality? What's there irons made from? Anything..
Cheers
TT

 

[Vann]

Grant is a brand name used by Tilgear, UK.

The planes are made in China, probably by Quangsheng. My one and only Chinese plane is a Grant edge plane - which is a rip-off of the Veritas edge plane (it differs from the Stanley). It is inferior in quality to the Veritas model (threads are sloppier, paint in places there shouldn't be any) .

I've learnt my lesson

Cheers, Vann.

 

[tobytools]

Grant is a brand name used by Tilgear, UK.

The planes are made in China, probably by Quangsheng. My one and only Chinese plane is a Grant edge plane - which is a rip-off of the Veritas edge plane (it differs from the Stanley). It is inferior in quality to the Veritas model (threads are sloppier, paint in places there shouldn't be any) .

I've learnt my lesson

Cheers, Vann.

Its a British tool brand but made in china, I've heard good reviews about quangsheng planes, especially the block plane.
So intake it you would buy grant tools again then
I'll check them out and have a look.
Cheers Vann.
TT

 

[Vann]

Its a British tool brand but made in china, I've heard good reviews about quangsheng planes...

I believe Quangsheng quality varies, according to the requirements of the retailer. Woodriver and WSH Quangsheng planes have a reputation for better QC, while the Tilgear and others are at the lower end.

So intake it you would buy grant tools again then

Yes, shortly after hell freezes over :wink:

Cheers Vann.