Discover the beauty of HNT Gordon's tools

THE RIGHT TOOL MIGHT JUST INSPIRE YOUR NEXT PROJECT

Beauty and function are sometimes interchangeable terminology for the tool maker and the same often applies to all elements of life!

In this edition we take a look at some legendary workbench builds to inspire workshop improvements and take a look at some of the essential hardware to help make your time at the bench a true pleasure.

We also introduce the first hold-fast boot, made by the young, talented and entrepreneurial Thomas Lane. We have been using the first two boots in our workshop and we love them.

This week we also revisited the pallet of gidgee collected in April of 2023. 40kg blocks of chainsaw milled timber were unwrapped and carefully reviewed before being cut into the oversized blanks that will become HNT planes. One particular tree from this trip out beyond Bourke yielded blanks for a full set of nine pairs of Hollows and Rounds. Fingers crossed, we might even make it to a full set of HNT Planes!!

The picture below will give an idea of just how beautiful ringed gidgee can be!! The next set might already be answered for but if you're interested in your own set of beautiful molding planes, reach out and we'll be happy to talk through the options!

Legendary Workbench Builds

HNT Gordon bench hardware finds its way into workshops all over the world and for good reason. These vices are the first and only non-racking vice in the world solving what is ultimately one of the most frustrating flaws in bench hardware experienced by woodworkers. Whether professional or hobbyist, there's no doubt that any workshop will be improved with this quality gear.

As more and more people discover the HNT Pattern Makers, Front and Tail Vices we are constantly impressed and inspired by the workmanship displayed in the benches that are partnered with our tools.

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Click the link below to read our blog post for a look at some of our all time favourite builders and their builds!

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Premium Strop

This strop is made by Harold and Saxon Toolworks in Australia. It is made from premium outback hardwood for stability, complete with a brass retainer and special selected murray grey yearling hide (a very fine grain suede). The timber you get is a lucky dip from timbers such as bull oak, ringed gidgee, mulga and others.

$130.00

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Holdfast Boots - The Small Town Craftsman

NEW Holdfast Boots - Supporting new Australian Toolmakers

A soft boot on your holdfast foot is a great way to protect the surface you are working on whilst still holding it down firmly to the bench. Holdfast Boots are handmade by Thomas Lane - The Small Town Craftsman in Alstonville and they have been workshop tested by the HNT team.

$18.00

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Specialty Tiger Myrtle 1" Shoulder Plane

This stunning Tiger Myrtle shoulder plane is used to clean up the shoulders of tenons and tenon tongues across the grain or a rebate with the grain. It is 198mm long x 1" wide x 60mm high. Weighs 0.8 Kg and has a 3/16" thick x 1" wide Tool steel blade hardened to Rc 62-64.

$400.00

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14" Bayonet Precision Carcass Saw

Introducing the Bad Axe Bayonet, a formidable tool designed to tackle a wide range of carcase joinery requirements with precision and ease. Measuring 14" in length and featuring a finely filed 14 teeth per inch (ppi) configuration on a thin .018-gauge plate, this saw is ready to take on any challenge you throw its way.

$661.00

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Half Set - Tail Vice Dogs 1/2" shaft

This set of 5 dogs includes head heights of 1mm, 1/8", 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4". One edge of each dog head is slightly curved and angled at 2 degrees to allow it to bite into the wood being held. These dogs will fit into your HNT Gordon Tail vice and bench dog holes.

$75.00

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Accu-Burr™ Burnisher - Handles Only (Burnisher available separately)

These handles are designed and manufactured by HNT Gordon & Co. to fit the ACCU-Burr rod. Handle Specifications: The length of one handle is 90mm, with a 3/16" hole that allows the Accu-Burr™ rod to accurately fit. Available in a range of beautiful Australian and exotic woods. Prices from $50 per pair.

$50.00

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Gramercy Hold fasts

These holdfasts are made by Gramercy in the USA and are used in a 3/4" hole. A 1 3/4" thick or thicker top is required for them to function properly. If your top is thinner you simply add a packer under the bench where the hold is to go. They have a 6 1/2" reach and the maximum clamping hieght is 7 1/4" in a 2" thick benchtop.

$81.00

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