Kimberley Tools

David Kimberley, D Kimberley & Sons are listed in Goodman at various addresses in Birmingham from 1854 to 1906. In 1908 they were taken over by Wynn & Timmins & Co, but continued into the 1920's, later to become the Highgate Tool Co.*After 1934, the business continued as "Tools & Instruments Ltd".

The Kimberley name can be found on quality planes and a range of other tools. Items seen to date include:Hammer & Tool Pad with 12 bits, Combination Tool, Dividers - 2 styles, Pincers No 5, Backsaw, Chisels - assorted, Heavy Gouge, Wire Gauge, Centre Bits, Pein Hammer and Strap Hammer. Considering the relative rarity of Kimberley tools, it is amazing to see just how many have made their way to Australia (with one exception).

Kimberley Beading Plane

Kimberley Beading Plane with 6 interchangeable soles

A collection of Exotic Kimberley Planes

Kimberley Plough

Kimberley Handled Screw Shafted Fillister

Kimberley Rosewood Marking Gauge

Kimberley Un Handled Screw Shafted Fillister

Kimberley Bullnose Plane

Kimberley Bullnose Plane

Mark on cutter, Kimberley Bullnose, all metal (Alex Gilmore)

Kimberley Bullnose, all metal, parts (Alex Gilmore)

Kimberley Bullnose, all metal, (thanks to Alex Gilmore)

Kimberley Screw Shafted Plough with decorative skate

D. Kimberley Toothing Plane

Kimberley Dividers

Kimberley Chisel

An example of Kimberley's ingenuity - rare in that it has two cutters.

Kimberley Rack & Pinion Action

Kimberley Strap Hammer

Kimberley Wood Bit

Kimberley Rack & Pinion Action

Kimberley Marks

Mark on Kimberley Wood Bit

Kimberley Wire Gauge

Mark on Kimberley Plane

Kimberley Interchangeable Side Bead