The Right Reconditioned Tools

Buying good woodworking power tools can get really expensive especially when you are just starting out and have a tight budget. If you are money strapped because you can't afford the best new brands on the market I have the solution for you...reconditioned power tools.

What's A|What is a} Reconditioned Power Tool?

A reconditioned power tool is one that has been sold, slightly used and then returned to the manufacturer for reconditioning. The tool is then cleaned and repaired if necessary and put back on the market for resale. In most cases a certified technician will make sure the tool is working properly before returning it to market. The good news for the consumer is you can purchase these tools for a fraction of what it will cost you to get new power tools.

It is not unusual for manufacturers to offer a one year warranty on these used tools and some come with a thirty day money back guarantee. You end up getting a great tool with a good warranty for way less than you would have paid originally.

The disadvantage to purchasing reconditioned power tools is that not all of the merchandise in a power tool line will be obtainable and on occasion you will buy a lemon but if they offer a good warranty then this should be no problem.

I am finding that most manufacturers offer reconditioned items for just about every tool they make. Some companies you may want to look at are:

Milwaukee
Makita
Bosch
Ryobi
Bostitch
Dremel

Want to know if the tool is any good before you purchase it? Here is my research method:

1. Head on over to Amazon.com and select the "Tools and Home Improvement" category.

2. In the search box type "reconditioned power tools" and click "Go". You can also type in a specific tool like "reconditioned circular saw" and get specific results.

3. Next, on the right side of the page you will see another box labeled "Sort by". In the drop down menu select "Bestselling".

4. Under each product you should see some gold stars. If they are there that means someone has written a review for that product. Click on those gold stars and read the reviews. This will give you a good idea of what other people think who have already purchased the product.

I do this all the time when I am researching a product to buy. I also like 10 or more reviews for a particular product. The more reviews the better.

Reconditioned power tools will save you a bunch of money and by using the research method I described you can save time on shopping.

Richard is an amateur woodworker and enjoys DIY projects. You can visit his blog at Storage Shed Plans for more DIY tips and resources.

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