How Do You Sell Old Woodworking Power Tools?
In the dim light of the woodworking shop, the table saws, circular saws and routers competed for table space. Accumulated over the years, the old power tools had created their share of shavings. However, the equipment’s owner has decided to thin out his collection. He selected his favorite of each power tool and placed the rest in a corner to ponder his next move. Clearly, the old equipment was still in good condition, and would serve someone else well. Get the tools in good working order. Under the best conditions, woodworking power tools can be hazardous if not handled properly. If the tools are old and have deteriorating components, each task becomes more dangerous. If the tools can’t be returned to good working condition, consider selling them for scrap. Set a value for the equipment. Once you’ve decided what to sell, look online for a similar example of each power tool. If the tool is currently available, look at the “new” price and work backward to assign a value for your “old” t
