New Hand Tools Coming in 2022

Welcome to Tees Valley Tool Works!

Our Story
Tees Valley Tool Works is a 2019 start up company based in the beautiful Tees Valley in the North East of England.

I started this business because I was unable to source some of the tools I wanted at a reasonable price. The tools I wanted were sometimes too expensive second hand, due to rarity, not available second hand and/or no longer available new.

The company’s aim is to provide 21st century high quality versions of some of these original tools. The tools will be made to higher standards and of better materials than the originals and function just as well or better.

Where are we currently
The tool we’re currently working on is based on the Edward Preston (1825-1932) 1399P originally made in 1907. A later version was made by Tyzack until the 1970’s both the Edward Preston and Tyzack versions come up on eBay occasionally but with big price tags. 

Our original plans have been severely affected by the COVID pandemic. Access to the support to develop our manufacturing process and capability has been too difficult to make any progress.

We have our working prototype and the castings and other parts ready for our first 25 tools, sadly the next stage will have to wait until 2022.

Our team are working in the NHS now and wont be able to get back to this project until 2022. 

We will still be launching using a crowdfunding campaign so please register your details if you would like to be contacted when we have more news. 


The Beautiful Tees Valley
TVTW 1399 Style Router Plane
New 1399 Style Router Plane

25 thoughts on “Home”

  1. Rafael E. Herrera

    Please let me know about your progress towards the hand router and other tools you are working on. Thx, Rafael

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  2. Mark Ridley

    Hello

    I am interested … in part just to support you doing it.

    Fingers crossed that you can raise the right level of interest.

    Brgds

    Mark

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    1. Locksy1

      Thanks Mark,
      Its a slow process getting everything just right so I’m ready to launch it on Kickstarter. If I want to keep the end cost down for the customer I have to make them not only beautiful but as efficiently as possible.

      Reply
    1. Locksy1

      Thanks for the support Ian, please feel free to share in any forums you follow I am trying to build up some interest and traction in advance of launching on Kickstarter.

      Reply
  4. Philip Anderson

    Hello, I came across your website and wanted to get in touch.

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    This is our portfolio: http://www.story-bite.com/ – what do you think?

    Our team works out of Denmark to create high quality videos made from scratch, designed to make your business stand out and get results. No templates, no cookie cutter animation that tarnishes your brand.

    I would be very interested in creating a great animated video for your company.

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    I hope to hear back from you.

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    1. Locksy1

      Hi Tim,
      Thanks for your support. Things are a bit slow in development due to delays in prototyping and now COVID has kicked in. Ill keep you informed when I have some progress or keep an eye on teh website too.
      Best wishes
      Ian

      Reply
  6. Gareth Martin

    Hello!

    What a fantastic idea! I’m very interested in the router and looking forward to hearing more about it.

    Good luck with it.

    Best wishes,
    Gareth.

    Reply
    1. Locksy1

      Thanks Gareth, there has been some delays due to work commitments and now COVID still working through prototypes and teh making process, Ill update the site when I have news.
      Ian

      Reply
    1. Locksy1

      Hi Frank,
      I will let you know, the COVID crisis has delayed my project significantly but I am still working on it.

      Thanks for registering your interest

      Ian

      Reply
    1. Locksy1

      Hi Tyler, thanks for your support, unfortunately the COVID crisis has upended my original timeline. I’ll add your details to my list of interested people and let you know when I launch the kickstarter.
      Thanks again
      Ian

      Reply
  10. Gary Reber

    Ian, please let me know when you launch your kickstarter and send me any other updates you find pertinent. Best of luck! Gary

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    1. Locksy1

      Thanks Gary, I’ll add you to the list. Unfortunately COVID has really messed with my plans both practically and financially hopefully as the crisis eases Ill get back on track.
      Ian

      Reply
  13. Droogs

    It would appear, you and I are possibly on track to be rivals or possibly partners. I am in the process of looking to go into production of #71 and possibly 1399Ps along with a more modern design in bronze. It would be interesting to talk to you either through here or UKWorkshops or woodhaven2

    rgds

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    1. Locksy1

      The COVID pandemic has hit me quite hard and have had to concentrate on the day job working for the NHS.

      So my plans for my tool are on hold at the moment. It will be after April 2022 when I have the funds to carry on, happy to discuss though.

      Ian

      Reply

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