Tools

[eddiememphis]

Where to buy tools these days?

I really miss Sears and their tool department. Good quality, US made and an unbeatable warranty.

The modern craftsman tools sold at Lowe's or Ace are crap, but at least the selection stinks. And the boxes are laughable.

Other than harbor freight, are there any tool stores around anymore?

I'm not necessarily in the market for anything having consolidated six tool boxes into three. But I miss killing a half hour wandering around in Sears looking at all the fun stuff I don't need.

[beast556]

Unfortunately there is not, I order most of my tools from amazon. I have not been able to find any one local that sells knipex.

[Sawin]

I’ve never been there but I’m pretty sure there’s a ToolZone at 84th Ave just north of the American Furniture Warehouse.

[Oscar77]

I?ve never been there but I?m pretty sure there?s a ToolZone at 84th Ave just north of the American Furniture Warehouse.

I THINK they moved.
Check prior.

There is a second hand tool shop downtown, if feel comfortable going there.

Usedtoolsplus (https://www.usedtoolsplus.com/)

[Erni]

What tools are you looking for? If it?s wrenches then Home Depot Husky brand is fine if you are not a pro. Mine have lasted and been solid for years as a garage mechanic with occasional use. New Craftsman is ok but not great. HF has some nice tools too, but also many single use tools which are great for use it and get rid of it cases.

[BREATHER]

Take a look around you, there are way too many "tools" in the USA

[eddiememphis]

What tools are you looking for?

Not looking to buy any tools. I have boxes full of them.

I was subjected to a round of 'retail therapy' that other day and after staring at thousands of racks of clothes that will never be sold, I was longing for the days when we could split up for 30 minutes- she looks at clothes and I look at tools.

[theGinsue]

I was longing for the days when we could split up for 30 minutes- she looks at clothes and I look at tools.

Lawdy, lawdy, I too miss those days!

[SouthPaw]

Tool Country
AIS Industrial and Const Supply

These are the two we use down south.

[FoxtArt]

Murdochs may not have many tools but I think it could satisfy both his and her needs.

[Clint45]

I was subjected to a round of 'retail therapy' that other day and after staring at thousands of racks of clothes that will never be sold, I was longing for the days when we could split up for 30 minutes- she looks at clothes and I look at tools.

I just find the book section and tell her to meet me there before heading to the register.

[BPTactical]

Pawn shops

[theGinsue]

Colorado Springs has an outdoor Flea Market that has hundreds of vendors, many with tons of tools.

My son gets a booth where he does/sells his spray paint art. Mrs. Ginsue & I help him set up his booth. Last weekend, one of my sons leads from work came by. He commented on all of the tools and indicated that the Flea Market is where he buys his tools. He also added that he's aware most (if not all) of the tools for sale are likely stolen, so there's that.

[Great-Kazoo]

Colorado Springs has an outdoor Flea Market that has hundreds of vendors, many with tons of tools.

My son gets a booth where he does/sells his spray paint art. Mrs. Ginsue & I help him set up his booth. Last weekend, one of my sons leads from work came by. He commented on all of the tools and indicated that the Flea Market is where he buys his tools. He also added that he's aware most (if not all) of the tools for sale are likely stolen, so there's that.

My friend, we call that "Almost Free, Amigo"

[Sawin]

Ah yes the Mile high flea market is the answer!

[OctopusHighball]

Murdochs may not have many tools but I think it could satisfy both his and her needs.

They also sell remote hole drillers in various sizes, up to 9/20 of an inch.

[FoxtArt]

They also sell remote hole drillers in various sizes, up to 9/20 of an inch.

I think up to half inch hole drillers around these parts, apparently they sell bits too if you ask them to grab some from the back.

[flogger]

That used tool place downtown is a great place to visit just to look around, really good staff and decent prices.

[Bailey Guns]

I loved walking into a Sears store back in the day and inhaling the overpowering, and glorious, smell of tires. Every store smelled the same. It was a great time to be alive. I still have a big Craftsman tool set I bought in the early 80s...83 maybe, and I think I have every screwdriver and socket. I had to replace the 3/8" drive back in the late 2000s when the store at Southwest Plaza was still there. There's just nothing like a Sears store from the 80s for guys who like tools.

I've always hated going shopping. Still do. But if I had a chance to stop in at Sears that was enough to get me to tag along with the wife.

Harbor Freight kinda fills that niche but it's just not the same. Buying mostly made in China tools just isn't the same as genuine made in America Craftsman tools.

[Erni]

McGukins n boulder is fun. Lots to see for you and the missus