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30th March 2024, 04:51 PM #1Senior Member
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James Watt Tools query
Hi,
I was given a set of hole punches made by "James Watt Tools, Australia". I like to know what the history of this company(?) is but can't find anything useful with a google search, so I thought I check here.
Does anyone have any info about James Watt and his tool company please?
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31st March 2024, 09:49 AM #2Try not to be late, but never be early.
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The HTPAA directory of Australian tool makers has them listed:
WATT TOOLS James Watt Tools Vic Nail punch, set pin punches in box
Cheers,
Geoff.
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31st March 2024, 12:01 PM #3Senior Member
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There is a mention in the Hardware Journal from 2018 that Mumme Tools purchased James Watt Tool in 2008 and dropped the name in 2018.
AUSTRALIAN HARDWARE JOURNAL
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Mumme tools are now owned by Klein Tools.
The HPTAA mentions that James Watt Tools were made by Finlay Engineering Co Pty Ltd.
JAMES WATT TOOLS 1 - Directory of Australian Makers - Full List - Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc.
This company name was cancelled in 2017.
Finlay Engineering Co. Pty. Ltd. - Company Information - Australia Check
HPTAA also mentions Finlay Engineering making Finkal Tools and Finkal Watt Tools.
FINKAL - Directory of Australian Makers - Full List - Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc.
FINKAL WATT - Directory of Australian Makers - Full List - Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc.
Not much but its a start.
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2nd April 2024, 01:30 PM #5Senior Member
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Thanks hiroller,
I did find a couple of those links myself but thanks anyway. The write up about the Mumme Tools re-branding says "James Watt Tools have been synonymous with high quality, engineering-standard punches and chisels for decades". It's strange that I'm finding it so difficult to learn anything about a company with such well a regarded reputation. I can't say I've ever seen a James Watt Tools chisel, but the punches I have certainly are good quality.
Cheers,
redx
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3rd April 2024, 11:58 AM #6GOLD MEMBER
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I think they are referring to cold chisels rather than woodworking chisels.
Like these:
Toolex | Punch & Chisel Set 6Pc Watt
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