My favourite tool

There are lots of woodworking tools in Ken’s workshop, but his favourite tool is a very simple one. ‘This was my father’s hammer, which he used as an apprentice and all through his career. It must be 70 years old. It’s got his initials stamped on it – DS for Dennis Sparkes – and he’s soldered a copper ring around the end of the handle to stop it splitting. It’s got a lovely feel to it, but it’s mostly about the sentimental value.’