[TheForge] which tools to own and which to rent?

[Paul N]

I'd add storage and maintenance as criteria as well. I don't need to 
maintain any more liquid fuel engines that are dedicated to a machine 
that only sees use once or twice a year. Plus the loss of floor space to 
store it. For me, I'd rather rent.

I know mobility is an issue for Terry, so not having to transport those 
things is an argument for owning. For at least a couple more years for 
me, I can get them in and out of my truck.

**pn

marc3rd wrote:
> I think, The smart way is to figure out "will it make you money"?
> Will it help you do something faster, better or that you can't do now, to 
> the point it will make you money (including paying for itself.)
> After I say no, I usually whine "but I want one It's really cool." Then I 
> buy it anyway.
> Marc V Davis III
> Marc of the Hammer
>
> "It's not about the light you reflect. "It's about the light you radiate!" 
> M3
>
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> From: "terry l. ridder" <terrylr at blauedonau.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 2:55 AM
> To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [TheForge] which tools to own and which to rent?
>
>   
>> hello;
>>
>>
>> what criteria do the individual member of theforge e-mail list use to
>> determine which tools they purchase, which tools they make, and which
>> tools they rent?
>>
>> the past week i have had to borrow some rather specific tools and after
>> using them part of me is saying "you need that in your tool
>> collection.", while the another part of me is saying "you need that tool
>> like you need another accident."
>>
>> the tools i have been using this week are.
>> a stihl model ts-760. hand held, two-cycle engine concrete saw with a
>> diamond blade. this tool is hard on the back when you are having to bend
>> over to cut the sidewalk. this is a dry diamond blade tool. newer
>> versions of this model has water cooling as an option.
>>
>> a walk-behind concrete saw, with water hose connection. this is a 10 hp
>> brigg & stratton 4-cycle horizontal engine. very nice unit. no idea who
>> makes it.
>>
>> sod cutter, ryan by jacobsen. solid tool, does its job extremely well.
>>
>> the jcb telescoping fork lift. this is rated at being able to lift 10
>> tons. it has no problem picking up a 5700 lbs pallet of paver stones.
>> very easily placed asphalt shingles on the roof of the shed which is
>> being reroofed and resided. unit has a 30 ft reach.
>>
>> scaffolding. with all the home, sheds, and shop repairs this is a life
>> savers.
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> terry l. ridder ><>
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