HAND TOOL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

Publications

The Tool Chest ~ The Tool Chest is distributed to members of the HTPAA four times a year by mail. Most back issues are still available to members on a cost recovery basis from the Secretary HTPAA (refer to the "Office Bearers" page).

We are unable to supply copies of articles from the Tool Chest or back issues to members of the public located overseas.
Members of the public in Australia who feel they need to obtain back issues are encouraged to join the HTPAA to gain access to them, (membership fees are quite modest).

The new look ToolChest has been very well recieved by the readership. Coloured inserts are included as required. See below for a link to see the new design Tool Chest. The Tool Chest includes original articles on aspects of tool collecting and maintenance, with particular emphasis on research into Australian tools. Also reviews of relevant publications, details of interesting finds by members, ongoing debates about tools and their use. 

The HTPAA is looking for interesting articles to publish in the Tool Chest. Members and others are invited to submit articles to the Editor for consideration. If you have a good idea for an article, or perhaps a collection to share with the readership, or a request for an article on a particular topic - please contact the Editor to discuss it.

Some members have mentioned that they have an idea for an article or a collection to write about - but do not feel they have the writing skills to do it - the Editor is still interested in those stories - help can be given, coaching or assistance with writing an article is offered - the readership is sure to enjoy your article.

If you have visited an interesting museum, collection or website that would be of interest to the readership - a review of the venue or a URL with a short note would be appreciated. The HTPAA is always happy to include links on our website to other websites that are of interest to the readership.

You can contact the Editor by typing this address into your email client:

Table of Contents pages for Tool Chest Journals, 1989-2010

Searchable Index of Articles from Tool Chest Journals, 1989-2009

Click this link to view the new look Tool Chest

The Sharp Edge ~ a newsletter which accompanies The Tool Chest. It provides information on current events and forthcoming activities, dates, and venues, library acquisitions, classified advertisements, a calendar of events, and mystery items. 

Other Publications ~ from time to time the HTPAA publishes booklets such as membership & library lists and catalogue reprints. Some recent ones were:
Carter Planes catalogue
History of Robert Sorby & Sons
Dawn Products catalogue(1917 - 1946)
Directory of Australian Tool Manufacturers
Joseph Dixon Tool Co Ltd - catalogue reprint - Saddlers, Leather & Plastic Workers Tools (c1950)
John Danks Tool Catalogue (WWII) reprint
Trewhella Jacks (1927) Catalogue reprint

These Special Publications are supplied to members as part of their subscription, and are usually available for purchase by members of the public at Displays and Demonstrations attended by the HTPAA.