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Buying and selling of vintage and usable woodworking tools. Old Tool Mart - Who are we?

Based in Lincolnshire, I have been buying and selling vintage, usable tools for many years. Most tools are offered in clean usable condition and I try to give an honest description of each item. The stock list is constantly changing, so, if you are searching for a special item, please contact me and I will do my best to find it for you.

13/04/2026

Sending out a BIG -THANK YOU to everybody that attended the latest (our 10th) Vintage Hand Tool 'Extravaganza'.
Another great day was enjoyed by all!
To all the lovers of all things hand tool related, our very capable craft demonstrators, and definitely not forgetting, the bunch of very friendly tool dealers selling their eclectic range of vintage tools!
A special shout out, goes to Jonathan Green-Plumb, Richard Arnold, Andy Brown (tools 'n tat), and not forgetting Tim Smith, for making the effort to show and talk about their own special tool collections.
Susie,Valerie and Stacey need a mention for ably dispensing the home made cakes and refreshments throughout the day!
We’ve had great feedback from many visitors, coming from Scotland, Wales and all parts of England.
A lovely note received from a couple of our visitors "Thanks for organising the tool extravaganza it’s always such a friendly atmosphere and such a wealth of knowledge with some incredibly talented folk. Not forgetting the tea and cake".
The dates for the next 'Extravaganza' is 10th October 2026, when we look forward to meeting many more of you.
Kind regards for now,
Robert Old Tool Mart⚒️🪓

17/12/2025

Old Tool Mart hopes that all our customers, families and friends, enjoy a very merry Christmas; and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025.
A big thank you to everyone for the continuing support of 'Old Tool Mart' over the past year.
Especially, by making our twice-a-year event ‘TheVintage Hand Tool Extravaganza' the great success it is, and making Carlton Scroop, a truly well known place on the vintage tools map!
Dates for our 2026 'Extravaganzas' are Saturday 11th April and Saturday 10th October. Fuller details will be given early in the New Year.
On a daily basis we engage with, and deal with many like-minded people, discussing all the delights and vagaries of old hand tools; and are always happy to offer friendly advice and try to answer any queries that arise.
if you are looking for those elusive vintage hand tools, we are constantly adding new stock to the'Emporium' but due to various constraints, new stock does not always appear on the website shop. So, our mantra as always, is to contact us by phone, by messaging or by email.
Please take note: the online shop will be closed for orders from 19th December through to 5thJanuary. Time for refreshing the stock, ourselves, and updating the system. Please feel free to contact us during this holiday period.
Kind regards to all, Robert and Valerie 🎄😁🍾

13/10/2025

Another great day was enjoyed by all!
Sending a BIG -THANK YOU to all the visitors, that attended the latest Vintage Hand Tool 'Extravaganza'.
To all the hand tool afficianados, along with our very capable craft demonstrators, and definitely not forgetting, the bunch of very friendly tool dealers selling their eclectic range of vintage tools!
A special shout out, goes to Richard Arnold, Ian and Katie Hunter, along with Tim Smith for showing and talking about their own tool collections.
I need to give a special thanks to Jonathan Green-Plumb, a leading authority on early European wooden tools, who brought a few items from his collection, whilst taking the opportunity to promote his new book - ‘ANTIQUE TOOLS unexpected finds and eccentric objects’.
Susie and Valerie need a mention in dispatches for ably providing the home made cakes and refreshments throughout the day!
We’ve had great feedback from many visitors, coming from Scotland, Wales and all parts of England.
Very shortly, the dates for the next year, to be held in April 2026 and October 2026 will be announced. When we look forward to meeting many more of you.
Kind regards, Robert

28/08/2025

Mark your calendars. The date is fast approaching !

The Vintage Hand Tool " Extravaganza"

On Saturday October 11th 2025, from 9.30am to 15.30pm... with free entry and free parking.

At The Village Hall, Newark lane, Carlton Scroop, NG32 3AR, Lincolnshire, England.

Six tool dealers, offering a great selection of Usable and Collectable, Vintage and Antique, Hand Tools.

Curated Displays of rare and unusual tools, with their owner's willing and ready to explain all.

Demonstrations of Woodturning, Wood carving, Rag-Rug making, Saw, Plane and Chisel sharpening, Greenwood Crafts, will be on-going throughout the day.

Well known collector of antique tools, and highly regarded authority on Early European planes - Jonathon Green-plumb, will be in attendance, talking about and selling copies of his latest book "Antique Tools - unexpected fiinds and eccentric objects".

To get a flavour of what the day is like, see attached photos for some of the tools and happenings at previous events.

A great chance to meet up with old friends, and to make new ones, all whilst enjoying a homemade slice of cake and a cuppa!

Definitely worth the trip out, be sure NOT to miss it!

If you need anymore info or details, please message me. 🤔
Regards for now, Robert

14/04/2025

The 8th Carlton Scroop Vintage Hand Tool Extravaganza
Was held, last Saturday 12th April 2025 at Carlton Scroop's village hall.
The doors opened at 9.30am, to our usual mixture of tool dealers, demonstrations of craft skills, and displays of private tool collections. A quick rundown, in no particular order, demonstrating farmhouse type chairmaking and woodcarving was Peter Tree, woodturning with Andy James, Gypsy-peg making shown by Skip Ari Hunter (ably assisted by Katie), our stalwart on all things sharpening - Peter Tiffney again in attendance, Beasy James showing her tapestry and rug making creations, Richard Arnold expounding on his 18th century British wooden planes, Tim Smith showed his ever expanding collection of British chariot, mitre, and infill planes, David Winder brought a collection of infill planes of his own making, and last but not least Andy Brown curating a display of unusual and wacky tools of all descriptions.
One of the important reasons for holding the event - aside from all the above - is to provide a social gathering where like-minded people can discuss the vagaries of the vintage woodworking hand-tool world, with everyones theories and thoughts being received and mulled over in a friendly fashion. A lot of tea and coffee was drunk along with goodly sized wedges of home baked cake being consumed, served up by our very own Susie and Valerie! Lots of old friends warmly greeted, plus lots of new friends and contacts were made during the day. Sadly, a number of our regular attendees were away with families taking advantage of the Easter half term holidays, but we look forward to seeing them at 'Extravaganza' no 9.
To all that missed this event, our next (9th) is planned for Saturday October 11th 2025.
If you think you would like to show a collection, or would fancy demonstrating a craft skill, let's talk. Please private message me.
Attached photos will give a flavour of what we get upto on the day.
Regards to all, Robert Old Tool Mart🪚 🍰🛠😁

12/02/2025

*** Diary date *** please make a note on your calendars, NOW !

Hello everyone,
This is a gentle reminder for the upcoming 8th 'Vintage Hand Tool Extravaganza' that will be taking place in just eight weeks time

Saturday 12th April 2025 - doors open from 10.00am til they close at 15.30pm
Held as usual at:- The Village Hall, Newark Lane, Carlton Scroop, NG32 3AR, Lincolnshire. (located on the A607 betwixt Grantham and Lincoln)
Free entry and car parking

Get inspiration and useful tips from our Artisan Demonstrators.
With Andy James showing his creative wood-turning skills.
Then we have expert wood carver, farmhouse chair maker, and alround good guy, Peter Tree.
Giving an insight into the time honoured skills of Rag-rug making and hand embroidery with Beasy James.
And last (of those confirmed so far) but not least, we have Peter Tiffney sharing his saw and edge tool sharpening knowledge (might be worth bring your old saw along for his advice?

An opportunity to get up close and personal with the large variety of old tools that our Dealers will have to offer on the day, and hopefully to buy some of them!
If there is a tool or part that you have been wanting/needing/looking for, and are desperate to find, please drop me a personal message and I will let all the dealers know - one of us might have available in stock.
A rare chance to look at displays of rare and unusual tools, and chat to their knowledgeable owners.
British 18th century wooden planes curated by our good friend Richard Arnold.
Not to be missed is Tim Smith's wonderful collection of chariot, mitre and infill planes.
Stretching the imagination of what a tool is, showing part of his very eclectic collection is Andy Brown.

The day is not just about old woodworking tools, but also a great day to meet up with old friends, make some new ones, and most importantly, enjoy a homemade slice of cake, with a cuppa, of course !
Look forward to seeing you all
Have attached a few photos of what to see on the day.
If you need more information, you can private message me here on facebook.
Even more information along with photos of previous events, can be found at www.oldtoolmart.co.uk/extravaganza

24/12/2024

Old Tool Mart hopes that all our customers, families and friends, have a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025.
We would like to give a big thank to everyone for the ongoing support of 'Old Tool Mart' over the last year, and especially with the continuing success of our twice yearly 'Vintage Hand Tool Extravaganza', which has put Carlton Scroop, well and truly on the map!
Dates for 2025 'Extravaganzas' are Saturday 12th April and Saturday 11th October.
On a daily basis, we engage with and deal with many like-minded people, of the delights and vagaries of old hand tools; and are always happy to offer advice and answer any queries that arise.
The Old Tool Mart 'Emporium' is constantly updating new stock, so our message as always, is to contact us, if you are looking for those elusive vintage hand tools
Please take note: the online shop will be closed for orders from 24th December through to 2nd January, for refreshing the stock and updating the system. Any emails or messages will be answered as soon as we are able.
Kind regards to all, Robert and Valerie

14/10/2024

Just like to say a very big " THANK YOU" to all - the visitors, the demonstrators, the dealers and of course the Val and Suzie, our resident cake-makers -that attended Saturday's 7th edition of the Vintage Hand Tool 'Extravaganza' held at Carlton Scroop.
Too many to name individually, but all in all, another great day was had by everyone that attended.
Also, a special shout-out to John Mayfield, Richard Arnold, Tim Smith and Andy brown and Bob Williams for displaying and talking about their own tool collections.
We had great feedback, with visitors from all parts of the UK.Prize for furthest travelled was a visitor, all the way from Australia !!!
The dates for 2025 will be announced soon, where we look forward to meeting many more of you.
See photos for a glimpse of what went on.
Kind regards for now, Robert Old Tool Mart 😎

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