The history of the saw
The history of the saw dates back probably to prehistory when stone and long bones were used a rudimentary saws used for cutting wood in a very basic way. The first real examples of saws known however...
View ArticleThe history of the ladder
The ladder is arguably on of the oldest tools still in use today. It’s roots can be traced back almost ten thousand years to when people in Spain would employ ladders made of reeds and grass to reach...
View ArticleHistory of the axe
The axe is arguably one of the most versatile tools ever invented. The earliest examples made over six thousand of years ago were made from ground stone, or perhaps bone (such as a deer antler). Back...
View ArticleThe history of pliers
There is no real record of when pliers were first invented or were first used, but as far back as records go, examples can be found of pliers being used. Being a simple device and fairly easy to use...
View ArticleHistory of the spirit level
The spirit level is a device that can be traced back to the early 15th century. The invention is attributed to a man by the name of Melchisedech Thevenot, a Frenchman who was a wealthy amateur...
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