Used Tools

[Bob Kraemer]

Does anyone have any contacts or web links for purchasing used tools?
Trying to find a complete used hydraulic KO set 1/2 - 4in with ram & hand pump.
I'm located in Cincinnati, Ohio

Thanks in advance for the help.

[cadpoint]

Try craigslist.com, you can post or reply to equipment, it can be regional or search nationally, but it doesn't have (I believe) and over-all seek, only
regional areas searches

[John Arendt]

Try Electrical Advertiser.Com or go to Electrical-Contractor.net (classifieds)
ECN is free to those that register.
John

[Riograndeelectric]

Try Ebay . go to ebay then under search for type in Hydrulic knock out set .
I have bought several used tools on ebay with one of them a 1/2" thru 2" hydrollic Greenlee ko set.
also try your local pawn shps and if your local pawn shp is a national chain they normally will have a web site listing tools in other cities for sale.
Good Luck with your search.

[cadpoint]

I went for a free attachment chain pipe vice (no stand)
what I got was the free attachment clamp over pipe vice.
that only works up to 2-1/2"... I was bumbed...
& I didn't return it ...

[hardworkingstiff]

IMO, if you get "good" used tools, you are paying close to new prices. If you are getting a "deal", you may wind up buying new down the road.

I like to be the 1st owner.

[FrancisDoody]

I have to say that everything I have brought off E-Bay was exactly what was advertized. You are not going to get a deal on E-Bay. But you can buy a tool in new or like new condition if you take your time. Prices on tools in that condition will normally be 65-80 percent of the new tool. I brought a Greenlee 855 computerized bender in like new condition for just under $5000.00. But then again I paid $200.00 under list price for a Hilti 76 hammer drill to drive ground rods. You have to evaluate to seller and the tool. Never been burned on E-Bay. Sellers seem to covet the feedback score and will do anything to keep the transaction and results positive.

[pjg]

Bob, Try Brenco Tools, They have new and surplus tools . They are in Ross ,Ohio 513 381 1817

[e57]

for all the samll and mid sizes ~2" I have moved to hole cutters - much faster and less expensive than a punch kit IMO. Lenox has a set for ~$200. http://www.toolbarn.com/product/lenox/30878-500CHC/ Properly used you can get a few hundred holes each out of them. Other brands have them up to 4"...

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[brian john]

IMO, Used tools and test equipment are not worth it. Usually worked hard and put away wet. KO cutters are not that expensive, worth buying new.

[Bob Kraemer]

Thanks for the help and tips everyone. :)