Facts about Reconditioned Power Tools

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mmtoolMember since Aug 2008May 11, 2009 1:54 PM CT

For those of you who are still unsure about reconditioned power tools …here is a great resource of information. http://www.toolsandmachinery.com/articles/the-facts-about-reconditioned-tools-32/

peerawitMember since May 2009May 21, 2009 11:19 PM CT

Thank you very much.. The price does matter for recon 😳

carpMember since Sep 2005Apr 7, 2010 4:36 PM CT

I started buying recon tools lately to save a couple bucks and I haven’t had any problems. Good deal

homerMember since Apr 2010Apr 21, 2010 8:45 PM CT

I have bouoght some recon tools before and had pretty good luck.

carl73Member since Apr 2010Apr 27, 2010 11:07 PM CT

Why do i want someone elses problems. I would rather spend a couple extra dollars and buy new.

MaktachiMember since May 2010May 24, 2010 4:07 AM CT

Depends on the recon. A new Armature and field is the main working part and if they’ve been replaced (usually pricey) it will be all good. If its a mitre or slide compound saw you need to check things like the base and arm. But I guess it all depends on the tool you’re buying