Tool loaning program

[Newport 66]

Just a thought since I just purchased a door handle window crank tool (see attachment), that I'll use every once in a blue moon and paid handsomely for.
Would any of our fine forum members be interested in a thread for loaning/borrowing tools? I'm typically not a borrower or loaner but sometimes I think it makes sense to make small(er) tools available for those on need. The loanee could pay shipping to and from the loaner, as requested. I know that paying, for example $10-15 for a round trip ticket would have been lots cheaper than buying. Also some tools are hard to find. I also realize it's a trust issue and concern. Feedback and reporting forum members experiences with other members would be encouraged and useful!
Thanks for your feedback (I'm wearing my helmet and bulletproof vest, so fire away!!)

 

[Joseph James]

I don’t think it’s a bad idea. I had to buy a socket for upper ball joints that I may never use again. I certainly wouldn’t have a problem with loaning it to a member.

 

[rags]

I may never use again.

guaranteed way to know that you're going to need something: get rid of it. sure enough, you'll need it again. if you don't have to feed it or pay taxes on it, keep it.

 

[azblackhemi]

Loaning sounds like a good idea except that shipping costs have gotten pretty high lately. To ship a tool back and forth won't be cheap.

 

[Newport 66]

Loaning sounds like a good idea except that shipping costs have gotten pretty high lately. To ship a tool back and forth won't be cheap.

I certainly cannot disagree with the cost of shipping. I bought the referenced window/door handle tool for $40 plus $4.96 shipping. I just thought for the seldom used stuff $10 shipped both ways is better than laying out $40 plus shipping for a seldom needed tool.
I profess that I can be a tool collector.....

 

[68PK21 440.6bbl]

How about a special tools sell/swap section?

 

[Joseph James]

FWIW I see a lot of the Miller specialty Mopar tools on eBay.

 

[66/440]

I would be interested in buying it if you decided to sell

 

[rags]

I see a lot of the Miller specialty Mopar tools on eBay.

that's the trick, never pay retail. second hand tools can be gotten for pennies on the dollar. now, everybody wants battery tools. people are disposing of good commercial grade corded and pneumatic tools. if i pay ten bucks for a tool and it gets used once, it was still worth it. throw it under the bench and if i need it, it's there.

 

[Joseph James]

that's the trick, never pay retail. second hand tools can be gotten for pennies on the dollar. now, everybody wants battery tools. people are disposing of good commercial grade corded and pneumatic tools. if i pay ten bucks for a tool and it gets used once, it was still worth it. throw it under the bench and if i need it, it's there.

I have used cordless hammer drills for many years now. Mostly for strapping conduit. If I want real power, I buy a corded still. I have a spline drive Milwaukee for serious stuff and driving ground rods. So, I am with you on it.

 

[rags]

So, I am with you on it.

like! from a barn sale in Salem:

bits were new when purchased from a vendor at the flea market at Mansfield. two bucks a pop.