662 days ago
by Blake |
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Here is a photo tour (as promised) of our shop in Santa Cruz, “Drew’s Used Tools.” I just thought you might have fun looking.
Drew’s Used Tools is a small, locally owned tool store which buys, sells, and trades new and used tools. Currently there are only three of us working here including Drew. The other two are me and Bryce.
Due to the nature of our business, our “inventory” is constantly changing because we mostly just have whatever people bring us. It’s always fun to see what’s new ...
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706 days ago
by Blake |
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I just wanted to let everyone know, in case they don’t already. At our Used Tool Store we sometimes need to make repairs on tools in order to resell them. When we need parts we go to Tool Parts Direct (toolpartsdirect.com)
This is the best way that we have found to get parts for tools. If you go to the website and type in the brand and model number you will get a blown-apart schematic of almost any tool ever made. (Click on the schematic for a full sized view). There is also a parts...
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710 days ago
by Blake |
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Buying used tools is an under-looked option for low-budget woodworkers.
First of all, I should tell you that I work in a used tool store. So this issue is close to my heart because it is not only a hobby for me but also what brings home the bacon.
Every day at work I inspect, research, appraise, test, buy, clean, fix, restore and then re-sell used tools.
But before I was an employee of the Used Tool Store I was a customer. The Used Tools Store happens to be across the street from the...
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