STL: MTC-Not how it’s always been done

Hague Haswell and Vic Tesolin of Melbourne Tool Company join Ben to discuss what it's like to start a hand tool company from scratch.
This episode is sponsored by Melbourne Tool Company
For more information about their products: melbournetool.com/
Over three years of collaboration with woodworkers and designers, Melbourne-based woodworking retailer Timbecon has created a new brand of hand tools. A brand that takes inspiration from the past yet designs tools for today. A brand producing tools that are simple, accurate, and accessible to all people who are passionate about woodworking. A brand called Melbourne Tool Company.

[@zifnabalias5062]

I must admit that I really appreciate these podcasts. it's like a handful of other woodworkers in my shop with me.

[@ritchtaylor3831]

Would so love for MTC to make a mid sized shoulder plane.

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks

[@bluetunatiger1]

Nice infomercial.

[@douglasbrown3493]

Here is a question regarding the tool steel. How does the HSS steel compare to the A2, O1, or Japanese white steel I am used to using? O1 is easy to sharpen can get very sharp but does not hold an edge like A2. The inverse is true for A2 to O1, holds an edge better than O1 but is more difficult to sharpen and doesn't get as sharp. The Japanese white steel holds an edge longer the either of the aforementioned, can get as sharp, but takes a long time to sharpen.

[@worldtreedesign]

I am not sure why you think A2 can not get sharp. I think with a proper sharpening system there is no reason it cant be as sharp as any other tool steel

[@gillesmurguet2743]

Bonjour, Est-ce que Melbourne Tool Company exporte vers la France ? Merci.
Hello, Does Melbourne Tool Company export to France? THANKS.