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Festive Specials Now Live! 🎉

Shop our exclusive November/December deals. Offers last until Dec 30th or while stocks last!

Key Dates 📅

Orders placed after 15 Dec will only be delivered in the New Year. No orders will be processed from 22 Dec - 2 Jan 2024.

Both branches will be closed from 24 Dec - 2 Jan 2024.

Thank You for Your Support! 🙏

We would like to thank you all for your valued support this year. Wishing you a joyous festive season and a prosperous New Year.

WHY CHOOSE US

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TRUSTED FOR OVER 60 YEARS

SUPPLIERS OF WOODWORKING TOOLS FOR OVER 60 YEARS

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AWARD WINNING BRANDS & PRODUCTS

WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ONLY THE BEST WOODWORKING TOOLS

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EXPERT SERVICE FROM OUR STAFF

OUR FRIENDLY AND EXPEREINCED STAFF PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE

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FREE WOODWORKING EVENTS & DEMOS

WE FREQUENTLY HOST EVENTS & DEMOS AT BOTH OF OUR BRANCHES

YOUR #1
WOODWORKING TOOLS STORE

ABOUT US

Established 1956 in Bloemfontein as a family business, Hardware Centre remains South Africa’s leading woodworking store. We stock a complete range of high quality local and international woodworking tools. We offer a complete service that includes advice and technical assistance.

Our flagship store is located in Strydom Park Randburg with another in the Cape Town CBD.

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Woodworking Tools
at their Best

SHOP OUR LATEST SPECIALS

international
award-winning brands

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BORA

BORA IS A GLOBAL MANUFACTURER OF POWER TOOL ACCESSORIES, MAKING YOUR WORK EASIER & FASTER.

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FESTOOL

FESTOOL OFFERS HIGH QUALITY POWER TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES SUITED FOR THE TOUGHEST DEMANDS.

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AXMINSTER

AXMINSTER TRADE MACHINES ARE SOLID, RELIABLE AND ARE DESIGNED TO BE USED EVERY DAY.

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VERITAS

VERITAS HAS A WIDE RANGE OF SHARPENING, CARVING AND WOOD FINISHING TOOLS AVAILABLE.

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POWER TOOLS

WE STOCK FESTOOL, BOSCH, MAKITA, DEWALT. ALL THE POWER TOOLS YOU NEED.

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HAND TOOLS

SHOP A WIDE RANGE OF WOODWORKING HANDTOOLS FROM PLANES TO JAPANESE SAWS.

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JOINERY TOOLS

SHOP JOINERY TOOLS AND POCKET HOLE JIGS. MAKE BUILDING YOUR EASY AND FAST.

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FINISHING PRODUCTS

SHOP ALL THE PRODUCTS YOU NEED TO FINISH YOUR PROJECT. DANISH OIL IS OUR TOP SELLER.

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TOP REVIEWED
wOODWORKING sTORE

HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY

  • Friendly and knowledgeable service and wide variety of tools and stock.

    Thiaan Van Der Walt Avatar Thiaan Van Der Walt
    August 7, 2020

    Staff was super attentive, assisted me instantly. Will definitely come again. Also give them a raise

    Wontonias :D Avatar Wontonias 😀
    February 26, 2020
  • Wood turning course offered by Mr John Speedy at Hardware Centre. Staff welcoming, friendly and helpful. Thanks for the tea Nokkie.

    Jeanette Walker Avatar Jeanette Walker
    December 24, 2019

    Really helpful

    Justin Oliver Avatar Justin Oliver
    September 10, 2020
  • Super friendly staff and very helpful. Wide selection of tools. Things I thought weren't even available in South Africa I have found there. If you are a wood worker this place is a must visit. If you don't want tools they also have some excellent wood glues as well as finishing products

    Francois Visscher Avatar Francois Visscher
    March 14, 2020

    Helpful, knowledgeable staff. Great selection of woodworking must haves and wants. Prices compare well with online suppliers, especially for speciality items.

    Johann Botha Avatar Johann Botha
    February 8, 2020
  • Great stuff for the handy man and professional. Helpful staff.

    Herman Ackermann Avatar Herman Ackermann
    July 21, 2020

    Best store for woodworking is SA

    Anthony Usmar Avatar Anthony Usmar
    August 31, 2020

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