Attention hand tool lovers: Tool and Trades Day is coming up
Above: The Tool Chest is a quarterly magazine of hand tool-related articles produced by the Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia for its members.
For those who are deeply into the art, science and history of hand tools, a great opportunity to gather and learn is coming up soon.
On 14 November, the Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia (HTPAA) will present its annual Tool and Trades Day, a day devoted to hand tools and the work they performed.
The 2026 program will feature seven speakers discussing their tools across a variety of trades including:
- Changes in Carpentry training
- Pre-1900 bicycle tools
- Specialist tool making
- Foundry techniques and tools,
- Shipwright training and tools
- The Frank Ham oration
DATE: Saturday 14th November 2026
VENUE: St Anthony’s Parish Hall,Corner Neerim and Grange Roads, Caufield South (parking in Church grounds opposite)
REGISTRATION: 8.30am for 9am program start
FEE: HTPAA Members $65, Non members $65 (Morning/afternoon teas and sit down lunch included)
PAYMENT: Contact Dick Lynch 0419 392 042 or email dicklynch43@gmail.com