When woodworkers retire from woodworking or seek to declutter and downsize their shop, or when family members need help to dispose of woodworking equipment from a woodworker’s estate, difficult choices lay ahead. In most cases there is a sincere desire to pass along these tools to the next generation of woodworkers.
Woodworking shops typically contain power tools, hand tools, lumber, and various other items unfamiliar to non-woodworkers. Determining the value and demand for a shop’s contents can be a challenging task. You typically have four options:
- try to sell these items yourself
- hire a professional for-profit estate seller
- donate items to a registered non-profit organization and receive a donation receipt for potential tax benefit
- find a knowledgeable charitable organization to assist you in selling the items
Please click here for more information regarding the Tool Sale policy of the Guild.
The Woodworkers Guild of Georgia (WWGofGA), a 501(c)(3) organization, can assist you in making the right choice that works best for you.
To discuss a potential tool donation or Tool Sale opportunity, please click on the button below and complete the brief form. An experienced team of woodworkers can assist you in deciding which approach is the best option for you.
Submit a Tool Donation or Tool Sale