I was away visiting my folks for two weeks - dad has just turned 95 - and returned yesterday to find a box waiting for me on the hall table.
During my absence the Australian Wood Review (magazine) had judged their handtool competition and I won a prize (4th I think) for my "Brace and Driver in a Toolbox". It even made the cover of the recent edition, which featured the winning tools. To say I was surprised would be an understatement!
There were some really exellent entries. I think I got a little lucky.
For those that did not see my entry ...
This is what I won ... a set of Colen Clenton tools - 8" square, 45 degree square, and cutting gauge. All Rose Sheoak (one of my favourite timbers) and from the doyen of marking tool makers. I am a very lucky guy!
Regards from Perth
Derek