In 1848, Hammacher Schlemmer opened for business in New York City, offering mechanic’s tools and builder’s hardware. We built a reputation among tradesmen in the growing city as a resource for high-quality items not easily found elsewhere.
Fitting, then, that today, National Tradesmen Day, we salute the men and women who work hard to build and repair our homes and schools, keep our cars running, fix our appliances, fill our potholes and in short, keep the entire infrastructure around us in working condition.
Today, Hammacher Schlemmer is better known for hard-to-find unique gifts, specializing in The Best, The Only and The Unexpected. Nonetheless, we hearken back to our roots with a few items that don’t stray far from our original offering.
Any craftsman will appreciate The Genuine Gerstner Oak Tool Chest, handmade by H. Gerstner & Sons. Using methods developed in 1906, the chest is made of solid quartersawn American white oak and constructed using tongue and groove joinery and lock joint corners. This is a tool chest that becomes an heirloom.
The Eight in One Portable Workshop includes a cordless table saw, circular saw, and six other tools for completing projects away from the shop. All are powered by an 18-volt battery that plugs into any of the tools. It’s all housed in a toolbox that holds the items in dedicated compartments and can serve as a working platform in the field.
Many a tradesman began a love for the vocation as a child, taking things apart and putting them back together. Feed the talents of an aspiring mechanic with The Car Lover’s Engine Repair Set. The littlest grease monkey can pop the hood, change the oil, and tinker with the engine. The holidays are coming soon—this would be an ideal unique gift for any little one who shows a curiosity about how things work.
On National Tradesmen Day, Hammacher Schlemmer would like to say thanks to all the tradesmen and tradeswomen who keep the lights on and who put it all back together when it falls apart.
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