Old House Journal

OLD-SCHOOL TOOLS

arrett Wade’s catalog, which debuted in 1975, is beloved by woodworkers. The company offers a rule. Precision Japanese woodworking tools are a specialty. Shown here, too, are sturdy, USA-made red storage boxes and the easy-to-carry, green “very best size” steel toolbox. Garrett Wade, (800) 221-2942,

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