I just went past Kirkgate and took a taxi to Bradford University. On my way, I asked the driver to…read morerecommend a key cutting agent. He took me to Hussain's Hardware store. When I reached the place, woohoo! I was compelled to everything I saw to the point that I bought items I did not plan to buy including a car inflator, battery etc. I would recommend this shop for anybody in search for state-of-the-art Hardware and items. Awfully Gorgeous!! Ezechiel Nyabenda Graduate at University of Bradford Burundi

Being free from Wilkinson's Otley has little tool shops dotted around and about, this lovely shop…read moreis one of them. The shop-keeper stands on high a podium like plinth to stand on, complete with green body warmer and look of stern knowledge crossing his face. What to say, I was on a look out for a staple gun and in this mini-tardis there were many varieties one complete with staple remover. Extension cables of many varieties, screws, nails, fixtures and fittings, not terribly cheap but quality items at your convenience.

Being as I make jewellery it's really useful to have a wee drill bit to use, as I collect a good…read morenumber of shells to include in various pieces. As I like to hand pick a lot of these shells straight from the beach they invariably all need a hole drilling at some point! One of my tasks of the day was to find this tiny drill bit and so I decided to try The Tool Box in Otley. As soon as I ventured in I realised I was a little out of my league. Burley men looking at various power tools glanced up and raised an eyebrow at me, I suppose I can't blame them as I did look overwhelmed. Tools and DIY bits were everywhere. The shop was filled to burst with gear; when they named it The Tool Box they were not kidding. I couldn't believe it! They had gardening equipment, drills, rakes, saws, screws - I couldn't list everything, but I know that if you had some specific requirement The Tool Box would have it. In the end I slowly made my way round the entire shop, carefully checking the shelves for drill bits, and eventually (once I'd made it back to the entrance area) found the bits I needed. At first I could only see tiny drill bits in with a set of several extra ones, until I realised they had a sort of pick 'n' mix box of spare one off drill bits. It said they were all 60p each and so I found the tiniest one. Yay! Just what I needed. I went to get out my 60p and the guy went to charge me then realised I had the smallest bit in the world, and so just said "ahh, you can just have that. No worries." Awesome! Really great stuff. My main advice? Don't spend the entire time looking, it'd be quicker just to ask.

This is a great little shop which has triumphed over the large DIY chains. It proves that the…read morefriendly helpful service from a small local shop can beat that of a large shop like Homebase (which is just over the road) The shop is jam packed with DIY items and is used by most of the local trades people for their supplies. They have items on special offer all around the door, and if you are looking for something specific, there are staff on hand to help you out. They will of course order item in for you or help you find the awkward replacement screw. They do key cutting while you wait and also seem to be one of the only local shops to do photocopying at the moment.

Brilliant little DIY shop with very knowledgeable staff. they have everything and most stuff is…read moremuch cheaper than the in the large multiples (filler cartridges especially). they have boxes and drawer containing every type of screw or nut you could want and a good range of other products and tools too. support a local, traditional. hardware store first before popping into Focus or Homebase. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

the best little shop around , i usually try everywhere and then get what i want from there…read morestraight away . it is an old fashioned , quint little shop , the shop assistants are very helpful and nothing too much trouble , even when they are busy. the cards are to my taste and certainly not overpriced like the supermarkets. i usually shop there at least once a week and have been going in for the pat 4 years since i moved to farsley . ange