STL INT: Interview with Garrett Wade founder Garry Chinn
Ben interviews Garry Chinn who founded Garrett Wade 45 years ago to bring high-quality hand tools to a new market.Launched in 1975 during the U.S. craft movement, the company soon became a trusted purveyor of tools in a time before the internet, when woodworking resources were sparse. It has since expanded its offerings beyond woodworking. In 1999, Garrett Wade launched its gardening and outdoor tool business.
To mark its anniversary, the company will be selling commemorative tools, from bench planes to shop aprons to tape measures, so its customers can celebrate along with the company.
For anyone curious about pickaroons… they are the best and yes, you need one.
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This is so great to hear Mr. Chinn talk about his impact on woodworking culture in America.
I'm currently to restoring an Inca jointer/planer as well as an Inca 10-inch table saw. I had heard people rave about the Precision that the Inca machines were made with. If anything they exceeded my expectations for quality.
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