Supplying tradespeople and engineers with reliable tools and equipment, helping them tackle every project for over 50 years.
Barnes JB trading as The Tool Warehouse, has proudly supplied Lancashire for over 50 years. We’ve built our reputation on trust, quality, and a strong commitment to serving both local trades and the wider community.
We support trade professionals and home improvers alike, providing high-quality tools, equipment, and materials backed by expert advice. Our focus has always been to help customers get the job done efficiently, with the right products at the right price.
With our purpose-built warehouse in Nelson and an additional branch in Burnley, we’re well-placed to serve customers across the region. Both locations ensure easy access to trusted products and dependable service, while allowing us to hold extensive stock and meet demand quickly.
Our stock covers everyday trade essentials such as hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment. We also support specialist fields including heating, plumbing, and electrical work by supplying the fittings, consumables, and accessories needed to keep projects running smoothly.
Over the decades, we’ve developed strong, long-term partnerships with leading suppliers. These trusted relationships ensure consistent product availability, competitive pricing, and access to all the major brands customers know and rely on. Our history and connections make us a dependable partner for projects of any size
At Barnes JB we supply a wide range of tools, equipment, and materials to support tradespeople, engineers, and home improvers with reliable products built to get the job done efficiently. From everyday hand tools like hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and pliers to specialist engineering, plumbing, and woodworking equipment, our selection covers every project need.
Our stock also includes power tools, drill bits, saws, and essential site equipment such as ladders, scaffolding, vices, and precision measuring instruments. Electrical fittings, batteries, lighting, and safety gear ensure every workspace is fully equipped.
In addition, we offer essential consumables such as abrasives, sealants, lubricants, fillers, paints, varnishes, stains, adhesives, and cleaning products to maintain quality results on every project.
Hardware, garden tools, fixings, fasteners, and ropes round out our offerings. With strong supplier relationships and carefully managed stock levels, customers can rely on us to have the products they need, when they need them.
We provide a complete range of supplies to support construction, engineering, and maintenance work. From small repairs to large-scale professional projects, we make sure tradespeople have dependable equipment and materials on hand when they need them.
Our stock is trusted across the construction, engineering, and carpentry trades, with everything from site essentials and power tools to precision instruments and woodworking equipment. Whether it’s building, fabricating, or crafting fine details, our products help professionals complete their work accurately and efficiently.
Our offering extends to the landscaping, plumbing, and heating sectors, with specialist tools, consumables, and site equipment designed to keep projects running smoothly.
We are committed to helping you find the right tools, equipment, and materials for your projects. Whether you have a question about a product, need advice on your order, or require support for trade or home projects, our knowledgeable team is ready to assist.
You can reach us by phone or email. Our Nelson warehouse and Burnley branch ensure prompt service and easy access to stock. Opening hours are Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:30, and Saturday, 08:00–14:00. We look forward to helping you get the job done.
