Re: clean borrowed tools
Doesn't everyone ?
I don't have to borrow tools too much anymore, having accumulated a bunch over the decades. But when i did, i used to make it a point to return tools in better condition than when i borrowed them, or at least as good. If I broke one, i bought one of the same or better quality to return.
I dont usually lend tools either unless i trust the person to know how to use, sometimes after a checkout. Especially for tools that will hurt you seriously.
Like say, chainsaw. Usually lend that out with sharpening tools as well, when i get it back i wanna see chips coming off my next cut and not dust. And i lend kevlar outerwear if borrower don't have..
It dont matter if i lend a spade or a backhoe. I want the spade back clean, sharp and dry, preferably oiled, with no rust. I want the backhoe returned clean, greased, running to spec on hydraulics and motor. I might let you slide on fuel if i know you forawhile.
If you cant fix em don't borrow em. If you dunno how to fix em, ask the lender; if you are trusted enuf, you will get explantion along with the loan. If not, neither.
sidd