STL: MTC-Not how it's always been done

STL: MTC-Not how it's always been done

Author: FineWoodworking.com May 24, 2024 Duration: 58:52

Hague Haswell and Vic Tesolin of Melbourne Tool Company join Ben to discuss what it's like to start a hand tool company from scratch.

This episode is sponsored by Melbourne Tool Company

For more information about their products: https://melbournetool.com/

Over three years of collaboration with woodworkers and designers, Melbourne-based woodworking retailer Timbecon has created a new brand of hand tools. A brand that takes inspiration from the past yet designs tools for today. A brand producing tools that are simple, accurate, and accessible to all people who are passionate about woodworking. A brand called Melbourne Tool Company.


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