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Record Workshop Tools at MyToolShed.co.uk

MyToolShed.co.uk stocks an extensive range of Record workshop tools – one of Britain's most trusted names in professional-grade vices, clamps, hand planes, and pipework equipment. Our Record collection spans over 45 carefully selected products, focusing on the brand's legendary strengths: robust bench vices and engineers vices built to withstand decades of professional use, traditional woodworking vices for precision joinery, comprehensive clamp systems including the iconic G clamps and sash clamps, and specialist pipework tools such as pipe cutters, Stilson wrenches, and pipe wrenches. These workshop essentials represent Record's Sheffield engineering heritage – tools designed to be bought once and relied upon for a lifetime.

What distinguishes Record at MyToolShed.co.uk is the brand's exceptional durability and long-term value. Many Record vices manufactured 50 or even 100 years ago remain in active service today, testament to cast iron construction and hardened steel components that refuse to quit. Beyond their renowned workholding equipment, our selection includes traditional hand planes for woodworkers who value precision hand tool techniques, alongside specialist metalworking and plumbing tools. Record's designs have remained largely unchanged because they got it right the first time – robust engineering that prioritises longevity over planned obsolescence.

Who Uses Record Workshop Tools?

• Joiners and carpenters relying on Record hand planes, woodworking vices, and clamps for precision joinery
• Mechanical engineers and fitters requiring bombproof bench vices and engineers vices for metalwork
• Plumbers and heating engineers using Record pipe cutters, pipe wrenches, and Stilson wrenches daily
• Maintenance technicians across industrial and facilities management settings
• Furniture makers and cabinet makers depending on traditional hand planes and sash clamps
• Educational workshops in colleges and training centres teaching traditional skills
• Serious DIY enthusiasts investing in tools that will outlast cheaper alternatives

Why Choose Record from MyToolShed.co.uk?

• Legendary durability: Cast iron and hardened steel construction designed for decades of professional use
• Exceptional lifetime value: Higher initial investment offset by tools that rarely need replacement
• Sheffield engineering heritage: Over a century of British toolmaking excellence
• Parts availability: Replacement jaws, screws, and components available even for vintage models
• Professional-grade performance: Trusted by tradespeople across British workshops and industry
• Competitive pricing at MyToolShed: Fair prices on genuine Record equipment
• Expert customer service: Knowledgeable support from MyToolShed.co.uk's team

Popular Record Product Categories

Record Bench Vices and Engineers Vices

Heavy-duty metalworking vices with quick-release mechanisms, hardened steel jaws, and substantial clamping force for filing, drilling, and fabrication work. Available in multiple jaw widths to suit different workshop requirements.

Record Woodworking Vices

Specialist vices featuring broader jaws with protective wooden faces, available in both plain screw and quick-release variants. Essential for secure workholding during joinery, assembly, and finishing operations.

Record Clamps

Comprehensive range including classic G clamps in various throat depths, heavy-duty sash clamps for larger assemblies, and specialist corner clamps for right-angle work. Built with robust steel frames for reliable, long-term service.

Record Hand Planes

Traditional bench planes including jack planes for stock removal, smoothing planes for fine finishing, block planes for one-handed operations, rebate planes for joinery, and spokeshaves for curved work. Precision-ground soles deliver the performance craftspeople demand.

Record Pipe Cutters and Wrenches

Professional pipework tools including dedicated pipe cutters for plastic and copper tube (models 202, 200-45, 200-30C), adjustable Stilson wrenches, pipe wrenches, and chain wrenches for installation and maintenance work.

Record Vice Accessories

Replacement jaws, screws, fibre jaw grips, and jaw plates to maintain and refurbish existing Record vices, extending their service life indefinitely through proper maintenance.

Record FAQs

Are Record vices suitable for professional use?

Absolutely. Record vices are widely regarded as among the best available for professional workshops. Their heavy cast iron construction, hardened steel components, and robust engineering make them ideal for demanding trade applications. Many tradespeople rely on Record vices that have served multiple generations without degradation.

How long do Record workshop tools last?

Record tools are renowned for exceptional longevity. Vices commonly remain in active professional use for 30-50 years or longer, whilst hand planes and clamps similarly deliver decades of reliable service. With proper maintenance and the availability of replacement parts, Record tools represent genuine lifetime investments.

Can I get replacement parts for older Record equipment?

Yes. Record maintains good parts availability for both current and legacy models. Replacement vice jaws, screws, handles, and other components remain obtainable for tools that may be several decades old, allowing workshops to refurbish rather than replace their Record equipment.