# https://bristol-design.co.uk > A rather special Tool Shop ## Posts - [Telephones are changing](https://bristol-design.co.uk/telephones-are-changing/): Landlines going VOIP coming The phone system which is being pushed at the moment and may well be important is the change in telephones from “old” landlines POTS or PSTN to VOIP (Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) also referred to as PSTN, or public switched telephone network . This changed the mechanism of information transmission, […] - [Interesting Tools](https://bristol-design.co.uk/interesting-tools/): Maybe ordinary tools just not everyday ones OK, we get a lot of tools through the shop. Some are unusual in some way, either modified, just very uncommon, maybe common in the past but not seen much now. So, just for interest we will try putting some of this up here. Conversations we otherwise don’t […] ## Pages - [Computers, phones, etc.](https://bristol-design.co.uk/computers-phones-etc/): Safety Issue These devices, (OK communication ones like phones) these tools, may be one of your greatest safety features that you will have. This can be incredibly important, can save lives, rescue from injury. These gadgets Computers, phones, the internet, these electronic gadgets are really just tools. OK, they may be toys for some as […] - [glossary](https://bristol-design.co.uk/glossary/) - [Special-Clearing Stock](https://bristol-design.co.uk/special-clearing-stock/): We receive a lot of slot screwdrivers; a wide range of pliers; lots of spanners from socket, open end, cranked along with lots of sockets mostly imperial sizes so all of these types of items are always at very reduced prices. Maybe not Special Clearing as simply almost always something in stock. Prices are low, […] - [Stanley No. 113 circular planes](https://bristol-design.co.uk/stanley-no-113-circular-planes/): We often have Stanley No. 113 circular planes also known as compass planes in the shop along with the Stanley No. 20s and Record planes. This particular plane was unusual in its curvature adjustment so thought it would be of interest for vintage tool historians and collectors. As its a USA made plane I wrote […] - [Cookie Policy (UK)](https://bristol-design.co.uk/cookie-policy-uk/): Cookie HandlingIn the European Union, now also adapted in the UK a “cookie law” has been passed that requires websites to provide visitors with information about how cookies are used. - [Visit Bristol](https://bristol-design.co.uk/visit-bristol/): Other things to do in Bristol We would like to think that anyone visiting Bristol would consider us at Bristol Design the main attraction and activity but being realistic other things can be of interest. We are located centrally so many attractions are within 2 to 10 to 15 minutes walking distance. A few things […] - [Repurpose](https://bristol-design.co.uk/repurpose/): Repurposing can be a useful way to bring tools back to use Somewhat along the same lines as repair is repurposing something. OK, it may have been something past its normal useful life so upcycling or something is modified to do a new task. Here we tend to think of practical, of use, but we […] - [Repair](https://bristol-design.co.uk/home/repair/): Sharpening tools Sharpening is the most common “repair” needed. Even from new many kitchen knifes, plane irons, chisels need sharpening. With a knife I always suggest if it won’t cut a thin slice off a ripe tomato it isn’t sharp, for a chisel a clean cut across the grain without tearing is wanted. We do […] - [Finding Our Shop](https://bristol-design.co.uk/home/finding-our-shop/): Bristol Design is located in central Bristol, England, 14 Perry Rd, BS1 5BG. If you happen to come and visit we are up the road from Bristol’s bus station, up from Bristol Royal Infirmary, just down from the University of Bristol. About 1.2 mile from the end of the M32. Our phone number if you […] - [About us and history](https://bristol-design.co.uk/home/about-us/): History The shop building started life near the end of the 19th century, about 1880s, with the first owners being a family firm of painters and decorators merchants. Paints and varnishes were formulated and made here for local Bristol customers often delivered around Bristol by pony and trap. Evidently the pony lived in what is […] - [Home](https://bristol-design.co.uk/): Bristol Design A rather special tool shop 14 Perry Rd Bristol BS1 5BG England +44 (0)117 929 1740 Woodworking Tools used and vintage plus many others 14 Perry Rd, Bristol BS1 5BG, England Inside Bristol Design Tool Shop Open again as normal, Now that new floor is done. Bristol Design sells tools, old tools, second […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/bristol-design.co.uk/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)