The last assignments have been finished off and final exams completed. The summer holidays are finally upon us. Hopefully that means a well-earned break from the classroom for teachers and technicians as well as students.

The summer break is also a great time to re-stock any materials and equipment you need for the start of the new school year. Tilgear is on hand to help: whether it’s materials, tools or machinery, we’ve got all the supplies you need for Design & Technology, Art and Vocational Studies.

What’s on Offer at Tilgear:

Materials & Consumables

We stock a huge range of materials, including: wood, metal, plastics and specialist materials. Whether you need Perspex, acrylic sheets, laser cut ply wood or MDF, we’re confident we can meet your needs. We also provide consumables such as abrasives, adhesive and solder. 

Kits and Components

Perfect for adding an interactive component to your lesson plan, Tilgear stock a wide range of design technology kits and components suitable for use in schools and colleges. The range includes construction kits, e-textiles, BBC micro:bit, plus electronics kits and components.

Fixings and Ironmongery

We have a large selection of fixings and ironmongery available to order. This includes everything from screws, nails, pins and rivets to hinges, jointing and staplers. 

Vocational Studies Supplies

We have many years’ experience supplying tools and equipment for vocational training to schools and education facilities. The range includes equipment and materials for construction, brickwork, plastering, tiling, plumbing, electrical, welding and much more.

Hand Tools

Our extensive range of hand tools includes measuring and inspection tools, hacksaws and piercing saws, carpentry tools, Pfeil woodcarving tools, knives and scissors, screwdrivers, socket sets, spanners, hammers and much more.

Workholding

An essential fixture in any workshop, workholding devices are vital for ensuring that work is carried out safely. Our workholding range includes bench hooks, G clamps, Sash cramps and Urko clamps as well as a range of metal and woodwork vices for workshops and benches, including compact, drill press and engineering vices. 

Cutting Tools

Our cutting tools and machinery range allows for safe and effective handling of both heavy duty and more precision focussed cutting tasks. The range includes: milling and turning equipment, routing cutters and accessories, woodturning tools and bandsaw blades.

Machines and Power Tools

In this category, you’ll find power tools such as corded and cordless drills, angle grinders, jigsaws and planers, as well as Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment, 3D printers and plastics machinery.

In addition to the products listed above, we can also help with Art and Graphics supplies, Food Technology equipment, as well as Storage and Furniture for classrooms and workshops.

 

Ready to re-stock? You can shop online or talk to a member of the team to discuss your needs on 01920 824773.

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Customer Testimonials:

"Wow! What amazing customer service you provide. This is great. Thank you so much 🙂" - Finance, The Forest School          "I wanted to express my gratitude for our phone conversation today. I am pleased to be engaging with Tilgear for my professional needs.  As a DT Technician in the Technology Department at Millais School, my role here involves ensuring our department is well-equipped and functioning smoothly, which naturally leads me to rely on quality suppliers and efficient service. As a customer, I am looking forward to your support and assistance in the future. Your expertise at Tilgear is something I value greatly, especially when it comes to selecting the right tools and equipment for our school's needs. I am confident that your guidance and service will be immensely beneficial." - DT Technician, Millais School          "Thank you for the excellent service your company provides for this school. Your staff are always kind very helpful you always deliver your products on time. Keep up the high standards." - Trinity Catholic High School, London           "You have been very thorough and helpful Neil. An amazing experience so far 10/10 for service I must admit" - D Shah, Designed with Elegance UK          "I have used Tilgear to supply us with goods since 2014 when I started as a Construction Technician. Having since moved on to two additional colleges I’ve always made sure we did business with Tilgear. The team always extremely helpful and professional and will always go the extra mile to supply our goods, even if it’s not a stock item. Any issues we have they will sort them for us. I recommend them to any school or College who need a reliable supplier to work with".  - Buckinghamshire College Group, High Wycombe.          "Over the past two and a half years I have been using Tilgear for purchasing the tool kits for the Lee Marley Brickwork apprentices. I have a good report with the account manager who promptly returns quotes and is always on hand to answer any questions. Once the order is placed, Tilgear quickly turn around the order and get the tools delivered very promptly. I’m very happy with the service I receive from Tilgear!" - Lee Marley Brickwork Ltd, Reading          "All received today and a very happy year 6!  They couldn't build cars last year as our usual supplier was out of stock of the parts for some 6 months so we're really happy we can get all the bits from you now instead!!" - Federation of Winklebury Infant and Junior Schools, Basingstoke          "I just want to thanks you for delivering the workbenches last week and your engineer who worked very hard to have them all ready for us on time. Excellent job and excellent service!" - Flexit FF&E Solutions, Leeds          "They arrived yesterday morning, super quick. Thank you so much they were exactly what we needed." - Benjamin Britten High School, Suffolk          "WOW – what service. Thank you so much." - North Berwick High School, East Lothian          "All received and mechanical department are happy with the bits. Thank you for your assistance with this and will keep you in mind for future purchases." - Bedford College          "Fantastic customer service!" - The Purbeck School, Dorset          "Thanks for touching base, we are extremely happy at our end pricing is excellent compared with other suppliers. Many thanks! "- The Three Rivers Learning Trust, Northumberland          "We have had fantastic support so far and really competitive prices." - Sacred Heart High School, Newcastle upon Tyne          "We received our order in speedy time as always and never had an issue. We do only ever order small amount of items, but if we do require anything in bulk I will be sure to contact yourself." - Scotland’s Rural College          "You were really speedy and we will defo use you again." - Haileybury Turnford, Hertfordshire          "Thank you very much for your and the rest of your crew for their assistance in getting this sorted so promptly. It really is appreciated by all our dept staff." - Wolverhampton Girls High School