Proprietor David Fouracre spent 20 years in retail management before purchasing the Tool Box in 1992. He's an 'O' gauge fine-scale railway modelling enthusiast - which might explain his penchant for small-scale Starrett measuring equipment. He is a keen founder member of the Exeter Gauge O Group. He lives in Colyton with his wife and some of his five daughters. He has recently taken up horse-riding, and is regularly to be seen on his generously-proportioned bay Ardennes gelding Dan (below). Both David and his wife Susan (who regularly helps out in the shop) enjoy classical music and singing - David sings on a semi-professional basis. These interests are reflected in the music played in the shop - more Bach Brahms and Beethoven than Black Sabbath!