FOR THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW A GOOD TOOL WHEN THEY SEE ONE.

OWN IT. SHARE IT. PUT IT TO WORK.

The right tool.
Without buying it.

A home for people who love tools. Discover local tool hire, share your collection and put your kit to work.

A community of 20,000+
Connected by a love of great tools.

Red and black cordless drill, sockets and ratchet on a workshop bench
FROM EVERY CORNER
OF THE WORKSHOP
MilwaukeeMakitaSnap-onDEWALTHalfords Advanced

LESS BUYING. MORE DOING.

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Local, in-person collection and return only. Meet the other member, inspect the tool together and agree its condition before handing over the tool or deposit. Do not send advance deposits or arrange post/courier delivery. Arrange payment at the handover. Check incoming transfers in your own banking app; do not rely on payment screenshots. Tool Collectors does not take payments or appoint couriers. Email verification and recorded loans are not guarantees of identity or trustworthiness.
Payments are between the owner and hirer. All payments, deposits and refunds are arranged directly between them. Tool Collectors does not collect, hold or transfer money. Calculated amounts are not confirmation that payment has been made. Payment entries are recorded by the owner.

A BETTER WAY TO GET THE JOB DONE

Great tools. A simple idea.

Connect with local tool owners, agree your hire directly and keep a record of the loan.

01

Find the right kit

Explore tools near you and compare daily rates, weekly rates and deposits.

02

Agree your hire

Confirm availability, collection and the tool’s condition with its owner.

03

Use it. Return it.

Get the job done, return the tool and settle the refundable deposit under the agreed hire terms.

YOUR KIT CAN DO MORE

Don’t let good tools
gather dust.

Give your collection a second job. Set your hire rates, agree a replacement deposit and share your tools with fellow enthusiasts.

Join as a tool owner ↗

Your tools.
Your terms.

Daily & weekly rates
Clear deposit amounts
Local collection

Payments, deposits and refunds are arranged directly between the owner and hirer.

YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY

More than a toolbox.

From the first socket set to a workshop full of favourites, there’s always something to talk about. Meet people who understand why one more tool is never quite enough.

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In the meantime why not visit our FaceBook group which has over 20 THOUSAND members!

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