Hand Tool Preservation Society of West Australia

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Hand Tool Preservation Society of West Australia

The Hand Tool Preservation Society of Western Australia meets to discuss the latest finds in old hand tools, and how to preserve or use them.

The Hand Tool Preservation Society Of West Australia preserves and restores old hand tools from every trade. You can buy and sell, or join up and collect, discuss your collection, ask for advice, or get tips on where to improve your collection. Members come from all walks of life and share an interest in collecting old hand tools.

21/08/2026

The Hand Tool Preservation Society had an awesome weekend as they celebrated the opening of their new home in the historic Pattern Shop and welcomed thousands of people to their premises for the 'Lost Trades of Yesteryear'.

The sense of community they create, the people they bring together to share skills, and the preservation of local history is what makes them so special.

Congratulations to the volunteers on this milestone - looking forward to seeing the society continue to grow and thrive in its new home!

19/08/2026

Its on to the next one!
Come and visit it us at the Dowerin Machinery Field days. We will be with our freinds on the Tracmach stand to show you all things vintage.
Lots of machinery, tractors, vehicles, memorabilia and of course tools.
We're part of the school trail and will have lots of displays, demos and sales.

17/08/2026

WOW WHAT A WEEKEND
A big thankyou to all who attended our Trades of Yesteryear event over the week end. We had just over 3000 thru the door. We have had lots of positive feedback back and thanks to your support of our raffle and generous donations it encourages us to start planning the next one!
Congratulations to the winners of the raffle who are now enjoying there prizes after being picked up today.
The winners were
1st prize Stanley router plane Black B40 to David
2nd prize tool box green B17 to Aaron
3rd prize Brace and bits roll blue B94 to Amelia
4th prize footprint #5 plane purple D12 to Tinni

We're collating your poeples choice award to announce to our members at our September meeting. We will let you know your winner soon.

15/08/2026

Come on down today and see the winning displays. Congratulations to Simon and his Rope maker display and Jason with is old Lizzi's mechanic shop.
Thankyou also to our Guests Steve Catania MLA , Major Tanya Richardson, Cr Rashelle Predovnik - City of Swan & JordonKoroveshi for presenting the key to the workshop and our Past Members Memorial Board.

14/08/2026

WE ARE READY!!
LOST TRADES OF YESTERYEAR is ready to open. 9 AM Patternshop Blacksmiths lane Midland Railway workshops precinct.
Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow and or Sunday.
So proud of our members efforts in lead up preparation. The Displays, demo areas look amazing and the amount of information on show will keep you occupied and thirsty for more. Big thankyou to our supporters, sponsors and fellow club groups.

12/08/2026

We are nearly ready!
This weekend 15th and 16th 9am to 4pm Displays are being assembled. Demonstrations are preped. Tom's shed is complete. Large items positioned.. the workshop has been cleaned. The forman office will be on show for the first time. Raffle prizes are set. And you can be part of the event by voting for the peoples choice award. Each display is numbered, voting box at th entry.
Our Partner group The Machinery Preservation Club of WA Inc will have the Boiler room and Powerhouse open and watch a 3 piston water pump being lovingly restored. They are seeking information on make and history so help solve the mystery
CWA Midland Branch will have morning tea and light lunch available.
Weather report is looking good for nice sunny days so allthough there is lots of parking why not consider a train ride to the new Midland Train station, its only just across the road.
Looking forward to a great weekend.

04/07/2026

Not long now to our big event. More trades added. Displays are progressing. We will have refreshments available via CWA Midland Branch and the powerhouse and Boiler room will open via Machinery Preservation Club of WA Inc free entry and parking near by.

03/06/2026

An update on preparation on the Patternshop for our big event 15-16 August 2026.
TRADES OF YESTERYEAR
We have been busy cleaning the machines, building displays, preping the tools and displays, upgrading the lighting and security. Lots to do all work in progress.
Here is just some of the trades that will be represented with more to come
Wheelwright
Mechanic
Engineer
Pattern maker
Saw doctor
Book binding
Jeweler
Glazier
Painter decorator
Tinsmith
Cabinetmaker
Salesman
Timber cutter
Cooper
Toolmaker
Seamstress
Blacksmith
Fencer
Plumber
Stay tuned for more updates, see last pic for details on the event

23/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE
15th and 16th August 2026
LOST TRADES OF YESTERYEAR

Preliminary notice for our largest show of the year. Continuing with our yesteryear theme this
2 day event is also to launch our new home as we have been granted lease over the historic Pattern shop located within the Midland Railway Workshops,West Australia

Full list of trades , Demo's and activities to be posted soon so keep calling back for more updates.

09/05/2026

Come join in the fun of the Fayre.
The medieval fayre that is......
Come visit our display and sale of vintage tools. Lots of axes, hatchets scythes and leather work gear to fit the theme and help complete your theme wardrobe. And of course all things wood working, metal working and tools of lost trades.
Note the new venue at Lilac Hill , West Swan road Caversham. Start time 10am

Address

Perth, WA

Telephone

+61407028497

Website

http://sites.google.com/site/handtoolswa/

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