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Edge tool makers - Morris of Dunsford The Tools and Trades History Society (TATHS) was founded in 1983 to further the knowledge and understanding of hand tools and the trades and people that used them.

The tools and equipment of historic trades are now often the only surviving evidence of what were once common everyday activities. The Society seeks to preserve these artifacts and to investigate, record and interpret the past and present performance of trades.
Barrel gauging in the London Docks
Forging sickle blades Barrel gauging in the London Docks 1896
Sash dowelling boxes Membership is open to all who share the aims of the Society,
either in the UK or overseas.
2 ft. 4-fold rule dated 1756
Sash dowelling boxes 2 ft. 4-fold rule dated 1756
Reg. Charity no: 290474

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Updated August 2007

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