These are links that relate to this website, and my interests.

General luddite tech interest:

LOW←TECH MAGAZINE - Well researched and written stuff on durable and energy efficient technology.
NO TECH MAGAZINE - Technology for Luddites.
Wooden cargo sailing ships.

Links to tool related websites:

A collection of coopers' and other woodworking trade tools.
G and M Tools, Ashington.
The Windy Smithy - hand forged tools and remarkably good wood burners.
Sheffield, the Hawley Collection.
A load of olds billhooks.

Films on tools and tool making:

Record, Sheffield
Clay Wheel Forge
Ken Hawley Collection Trust
Morris of Dunsford
Auriou Toolworks
Axe manufacture
Finnish craftys and skills, including axe haft making
Pukko knife making
Axe making
Scythe forging
Hults Bruk
...someone who really knew how to use a Podington pattern billhook!

If you like the above clips but are fed up with youtube adverts try Free Tube

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