Used tools sell, donate?

[greg1147]

I have about 50 years of tools from my trade, car/truck builds and misc. Most are hand tools wrench sets, socket set, standard and metric.
Some corded drills Milwaukee Bosch Metabo
All are quality older Craftsman when they actually made a quality tool in the USA, SK, Proto.
I have posted some for sale on craigs list, FB market place not much interest.
I have contacted some trade schools, some interest not much.
I am at the point of just scrapping them as scrap metal.
Any suggestions welcome.

 

[hlee]

I have about 50 years of tools from my trade, car/truck builds and misc. Most are hand tools wrench sets, socket set, standard and metric.
Some corded drills Milwaukee Bosch Metabo
All are quality older Craftsman when they actually made a quality tool in the USA, SK, Proto.
I have posted some for sale on craigs list, FB market place not much interest.
I have contacted some trade schools, some interest not much.
I am at the point of just scrapping them as scrap metal.
Any suggestions welcome.

Take them to Goodwill. Write off the full value of the tools on your income tax as charitable donations...

 

[Mister Ridge]

Auction house?

 

[Keel Haul]

When my father retired from a machine shop, he donated some of his collection to the trade school I went to. They were happy to get them. I’m surprised the school you talked to didn’t want them.

 

[Expert684]

Haul them to Autozone and rent/sell them to fucktards working on their cars there in the parking lot.

 

[powdahound76]

Weird.
Would think someone would want some quality tools.
Few work on anything anymore.

Have interest in some SK stuff, for fair value and cover full shipping.

Have my grandads and would love a more complete set.
Even have his toolbox for them. p

 

[MK20]

Depending on where you are in VA I might know someone who would give them a good home.

 

[143lrsd]

If there is a VFW or American Legion near buy, they may have members that can use them. It's also a tax write off.

 

[Leftie]

Have you tried listing them here? High-quality tools such as what you have are very desirable to those who understand what you're in possession of.

 

[Sean the Nailer]

I would further suggest that you look at other vocational schools. There are Trade students and apprentices whom would grasp the value, have the desire, and may show the initiative for such a collection.

That being said, I know when I was in school (pre-apprenticeship) that it would have been absolutely beyond my reach. (back in the early 90's) Then, when I did my Level II and III back-to-back I had a food budget of $20.00 a week. My point being, while the initiative and desire were definitely there, I would have had to sell a kidney to do ANYTHING. Not all students were in the same situation as I was, but one heck-of-a-lot were.

 

[fdkay]

Take them to Goodwill. Write off the full value of the tools on your income tax as charitable donations...

 

[Maggot]

Depending on where you are in VA I might know someone who would give them a good home.

As do I near Charlottesville. Or the Salvation Army.

 

[Vodoun daVinci]

When my FIL passed away (Family Farmer) there were tools everywhere. We had an Auctioneer come look and he and a helper spent a couple days organizing them and then had a Farm Sale Auction. Auctioneer gets a percentage and all of the stuff was grabbed up. Other than that I'd try to donate to a Non Profit and write it off.

VooDoo

 

[BullGear]

Take them to Goodwill. Write off the full value of the tools on your income tax as charitable donations...

If you read up on the company Goodwill, you probably will never donate anything to them again.

 

[hlee]

If you read up on the company Goodwill, you probably will never donate anything to them again.

Closer than the landfill, but I can't deduct landfill "donations..."

 

[UpSideDown]

Where are you located?

 

[Slash0311]

You might talk to your local auto shop. They may know or have young mechanics starting out that might be interested. In my area NAPA backs many smaller independent shops. If you have a NAPA distributor in your area, that might be a point of contact that cuts down your leg work.

 

[Blackcreek]

I work at a trade school machine shop and industrial maintenance unfortunately to far away to get the tools but here's a suggestion

I will assume you are an older gentleman and not going to be working on your own stuff anymore so maybe this could be a win win for both parties involved.

I would call a local trade school and ask to speak to one of the instructors or the program director and see if he has any student that are good people and hard workers but just short on money. We always have a few like that, then arrange a meeting with them and offer to trade the student your tools for some work around your place. Maybe he could mow the grass pull some weeds clear some brush out or something more like clean out the barn or shop for you. That way you get something for your tools and the student has some skin in the game so to speak.

I would negotiate a price for the tools and how much to pay the person before hand and keep track of the time. Might be able to mentor the "kid" a little too. I see it all the time we all bitch about young people not knowing how to work on things but most forget that not everyone has someone to show them how to work on things or a positive influence in their life.

I see this as a better opportunity than just donating them and they will end up on ebay so someone else will profit off of it. Maybe you have a grandson or niece or nephew that might want them as well.

 

[RUTGERS95]

When my father retired from a machine shop, he donated some of his collection to the trade school I went to. They were happy to get them. I’m surprised the school you talked to didn’t want them.

trade school is a great idea and gives back

 

[vinniedelpino]

Donate tools?

You guys are crazy. I'll donate cash, household items, even the shirt off my back.

But touch my tools and I'll fuck you up.

 

[hollowoutadime]

You need a good son-in-law.

 

[Jscb1b]

Ship them to me! Seriously, the person that mentioned the trade school student(s) has a great idea.

 

[n2ishun]

Seems appropriate for here.
This saying is mine, anyone can use it, but it's mine.

"If you take care of your tools, your tools will take care of you."
Seems no one understands that these days.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

I have about 50 years of tools from my trade, car/truck builds and misc. Most are hand tools wrench sets, socket set, standard and metric.
Some corded drills Milwaukee Bosch Metabo
All are quality older Craftsman when they actually made a quality tool in the USA, SK, Proto.
I have posted some for sale on craigs list, FB market place not much interest.
I have contacted some trade schools, some interest not much.
I am at the point of just scrapping them as scrap metal.
Any suggestions welcome.

Any ba, bsf, Whitworth? I have a youngern starting with me as a restoration mechanic and he needs tools!

SAE and metric, too. And screwdrivers, hammers. Vicegrios, etc. everything a new mechanic needs.

The funny thing is that he has the coolest toolbox in all history of time. His uncle bought a brand new snap on spirit of 76 bicentennial snap on toolbox back in the day. He just gave it to Kyle. I also think he just finished paying for it last week.

Anyway if you feel like donating to a young mechanic just starting out PM me because he can give them a good home. Cheers

 

[JoshPutman]

High school career center.

 

[BLEE]

If you have the time, inventory and post the most valuable items, in the PX. I believe they'd sell.

 

[TurboTrout]

Find the local A&P school and post it up

 

[Im2bent]

Ebay

 

[Maxduty]

 

[Jscb1b]

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With for boat mains?

 

[Leftie]

I work at a trade school machine shop and industrial maintenance unfortunately to far away to get the tools but here's a suggestion

I will assume you are an older gentleman and not going to be working on your own stuff anymore so maybe this could be a win win for both parties involved.

I would call a local trade school and ask to speak to one of the instructors or the program director and see if he has any student that are good people and hard workers but just short on money. We always have a few like that, then arrange a meeting with them and offer to trade the student your tools for some work around your place. Maybe he could mow the grass pull some weeds clear some brush out or something more like clean out the barn or shop for you. That way you get something for your tools and the student has some skin in the game so to speak.

I would negotiate a price for the tools and how much to pay the person before hand and keep track of the time. Might be able to mentor the "kid" a little too. I see it all the time we all bitch about young people not knowing how to work on things but most forget that not everyone has someone to show them how to work on things or a positive influence in their life.

I see this as a better opportunity than just donating them and they will end up on ebay so someone else will profit off of it. Maybe you have a grandson or niece or nephew that might want them as well.

This is a great idea, and for the right student it will make an exceptionally positive impact not only on their career in terms of being equipped with the right tools for his trade, but also serve as a model of what great mentorship looks like.

I am eternally grateful for those who took the time to mentor me in this manner, and have noticed that there appear to be fewer people who want to offer such opportunities to younger generations, which is unfortunate...