I try to be choosy about what i bring home as well. My greatest weakness is tools. I was in the trades for over 30 years so they have a special meaning for me. The thing is that i'm to an age now that i don't do very much of that kind of work anymore. If there's a tool that hasn't been used in a few years ... it really should be sold or given away to someone that can put it to use. It's hard to part with old friends. They have sentimental value.

In my world ... the tools come to me. I don't have to pay for them.



I had a slow day awhile back. Was cleaning up a few of the dump finds and discovered the engraving on a hatchet. It said " Genuine Plumb " " Boy Scouts of America ". I don't really have a use for it so i'll probably put it out in the "free for the taking" building at work.

I'm sure it will find a good home ... just not in my shop.