theres a lifting frame, stands 4 mt high, and a 2 tonne endless chain around here like that too, I forgot who I lent it to
purple666,
Jul 17, 8:35pm
I have always borrowed and loaned specialised gear but not run of the mill stuff, anyone that knows how to use and look after gear tend to have the most of it themselves. Now if you are taking about hire gear well that's another story.
peacebird15,
Jul 18, 7:55pm
Me and a few mates borrow each others tools. Diggers, chippers, chainsaws, skid steers, welders, stump grinders, power barrows, trucks, just the little simple stuff that cant be broken and cheap to replace!
whqqsh,
Jul 18, 11:30pm
Last time I loaned out my socket set was to a workmate many years ago, when I handed it to the guy I needed both hands as it was not only a complete set but a few specials & extras I'd added over the years, first alarm bell rang when the 'just for the weekend, Bro' turned into 3 or 4 weeks, the second was when he handed back one handed with an outstretched arm. When I checked there was less than half left & quite a few were cheap crap from some budget brands. I told him to replace what was missing but probably cheaper to just buy a new set, give it to me & he can have my whats left of my old set. He reckoned 'I' was trying to rip HIM off! ? & if I could get the replacement parts & give him the receipt he'd pay up. Upon giving him the receipt the look on his face was classic as sure enough it was more than a new set (I did try to tell him), he paid a couple of $5 & $10 payments then just didn't turn up to work one day & never seen again
franken1,
Jul 19, 2:38am
You need to read the fine print on the "Lifetime Warranties". I've come across heaps of guys that think you can get a replacement on a tool that's been given a hard time. These warranties generally only cover against defects in workmanship and materials. Not covered is abuse, misuse, stupidity etc.
mk3zephyr,
Aug 3, 6:09pm
A lot of my Works tools went missing when our South African engineer left and went out on his own. I have my tool chest and drawers at work, These appear to have now become works tools i think, We have a fat useless prick who is too lazy to go out to his vehicle and get his own tools to use if we have a job in the shop and just helps himself to mine, leaves them everywhere covered in oil and grease, Had a hissy fit at me as he had a breakdown to attend to last Saturday and my toolbox was locked. Told him numerous times that the tools are mine and not the companies, seems to go through one ear and out the other. Now I have been made Ops manager if he keeps this up and comes looking like he slept in the dog kennel all night me might be looking at a warning or two. Pi$$es me off big time
tintop,
Aug 3, 10:08pm
There was a guy that shifted into a neighbourhood, and when he had finally finished shifting and he and his family were settled and the locals started to dribble in to introduce themselves - one of them admired his extensive tool collection and asked " Wow! What a great collection of tools, What do you make with them?"
"Friends mostly" the guy replied. :)
intrade,
Aug 4, 6:24am
re* 31 i posted loads of threads you might be interested the americans have good information on subjects like this articles like have you got a tiger in your shop. the tiger knows everything and makes other workers unproductive and pretends the shop cant run without him , the This tiger has to be fired explained in articles quite nicely why .
intrade,
Aug 4, 6:31am
you mean he permanently for ever borrowd all the tools in his mind? i dont lend any of my tools to no one but the most closest friends and only to the ones whom also treat there tools like gold so i know the tools will come back in the same shape as i lended them and they come back promptly after use .
ozz1,
Aug 4, 4:09pm
BIG NO. never lend tools. or lend money to friends or family.
tintop,
Aug 4, 7:01pm
Somehow I think you missed the point of the story :)
sr2,
Aug 5, 9:19pm
Jeez mate, you sound like a right royal miserable bastard to have as a mate or relative! (Don't take me seriously, I'm only poking the Borax!).
My rule of thumb has always been to look at the state of the tools owned by the person you're lending to, it speaks volumes.
mk3zephyr,
Aug 5, 9:51pm
I got growled at this morning as my toolbox was locked, Prick was too lazy to take another 12 steps to use his OWN tools in his work truck.
sr2,
Aug 5, 9:58pm
Zeph me old mate, sounds like you need to be marking out your territory. I find pissing in each corner and laying down a few ground rules is usualy a good start.
mk3zephyr,
Aug 5, 10:21pm
oh like have a dump in his work boots or something hahahahaha. Just got so much going on in my swede at the moment, Took this management job of a franchise that the previous owner nearly ruined, avnt had a break in well over a year, Mentally drained and need some time off to recharge. I dont need this guys bullsh*t at the moment. But hey thanks for the ideas guys, Food for thought.
marte,
Aug 8, 11:35pm
And guess what? A kid knocked on my door, he wanted a "cresent to fix his derailer on his bike." Hmmmm I think. Well hes just a kid, bikes outside house.
So I get the cresent, and a torch as its dark. Tell him to "Put it on the veranda when hes finished".
I go out there later on and the torch is there. But no cresent.
Well that nails it.
stevo2,
Aug 9, 5:16am
A mate borrowed my hammer on Thursday on the building site and left without returning it. After a bit of a walk around I found it. https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/402470278.jpg We had a Bobcat on site that day. Guess who now has a brand new Estwing hammer. You break it, you bought it.
survivalkiwi,
Aug 9, 6:09am
I dont think people realise how personal a hammer can get. I hate the thought of having to get used to a new estwing. Hopfully my current one will last me to retirement. At least with nail guns now days a hammer will last a lot longer
tintop,
Aug 9, 7:35am
Indeed!
I had a range of hammers, and my dad bought me a new Plumb when I started doing alterations on the house I was in at the time. It got lost somehow, but within a few days and sudden braking I found a newish one on the motorway - so face was saved!
When he died and it came time to sort out his tools and stuff I picked up his wooden handled Stanley - was immediately transported back 50 years or so to the time when I first started banging in nails.
I guess a hand never forgets.
lookoutas,
Aug 9, 8:55am
That'd be quite handy on the odd occasion.
rellerion,
Aug 9, 9:10am
But then theres always that one c*nt that just takes everyones stuff.
whqqsh,
Oct 31, 1:14pm
bro in law was a painter (the worst thieves on a site) & used to come around & laugh about the various tools he'd pinched on building sites. until he went out on his own & had to buy his own stuff & being spoilt before by working for a large contracting firm he HAD to have the best. He changed to constantly bitching about brand new brushes, planks, ladders, even a compressor (lol) going missing. I laughed because I was at the end of my fitter/turner apprenticeship & knew full well what good tools cost & how many guys he'd mucked about in the past.
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