[Mark_T]

I have to side with healthservices on this one. I used to lend tools but I got fed up with them being returned dirty, broken or not returned at all. It pisses me off when I have to phone someone to ask if they are done with that tool I lent them two months ago, and then have to go pick it up myself because they can't be bothered to bring it back.

When I need a tool, I buy it, and I usually try to buy the best quality one I can find. Anyone who would rather borrow tools than buy their own should at least contribute a few bucks to the wear and tear on the tool. Those of us who buy tools know very well how expensive they are and appreciate them. Those that want to do everything for cheap or free generally do not.

My recent experience buying a set of rims from a member of our "community" has given me good reason to question placing my trust in someone simply because they happen to be a member of this forum.