Factory-Reconditioned Tools | Refurbished Tools
If you’re looking for factory reconditioned (refurbished) tools, you’re reading at the right place. Most of the major tool manufacturers sell reconditioned tools through a few online retailers, and we’ve collected a comprehensive list below.
What Are Reconditioned / Refurbished Tools?
Reconditioned tools have been returned to the manufacturer for repair after either a defect or user mis-handling. The manufacturer restores the tool to factory specifications, and then sells the tool through online venues (as opposed to restocking them in Home Depot). The benefit for the consumer: most reconditioned tools are 30-60% off retail prices and still include factory warranties. As a bonus, most of the these stores don’t charge sales tax. For large purchases, shipping is usually thrown in for free, making refurbished the preferred way to purchase tools.
Multi-Brand Reconditioned Tool Stores
Amazon.com – The ubiquitous online retailer. Amazon carries a decent selection of reconditioned tools and offers favorable shipping and sales tax policies in most locales. The key to finding reconditioned tools on amazon is to use the keyword “reconditioned” in your search.
ToolKing.com – Quickly becoming the internet’s largest independent tool company. ToolKing works directly with manufacturers to resell their products online.
And here’s the complete list of CPO-brand stores that usually carry factory reconditioned tools:
CPO Factory Reconditioned Outlets (in Alphabetical Order)
Bostich & Stanley Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO Bostitch features many of the most popular Stanley Bostitch tools, including Bostitch’s very popular compressor and three nailer kit (finish nailer, crown stapler, and brad nailer). CPO Bostitch also sells fasteners.
Bosch Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO Bosch features many of their most popular tools, including table saws, sliding mitre saws, drills, and more. CPO Bosch also sells refurbished versions of Bosch Tankless Water Heaters.
Campbell Hausfield Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO Campbell Hausfield features a whole selection of compressors and air powered tools, including their extensive pressure washer collection.
Delta Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO Delta features the most popular Delta tools, including Delta’s widely-recognized table saws. Unfortunately, Delta table saws are rarely available in a reconditioned state, and thus selection is limited.
DeWALT Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO DeWALT lists all the major DeWALT tools, including the full line of DeWALT drill drivers, corded and battery-operated tools, table saws, circular saws, and more.
Dremel Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO Dremel ostensibly sells refurbished Dremel equipment. Unfortunately, they don’t have a great deal of reconditioned inventory. (Dremel tools must be unusually reliable).
HomeLite Factory Reconditioned Outlet
Looking for a refurbished leaf blower, hedge trimmer, or other outdoor equipment, CPO Homelite has you covered, with 20-40% discounts on all the popular Homelite models.
Electrolux Factory Reconditioned Outlet
Vacuums aren’t tools in the traditional sense, but we simply can’t pass up sharing these deals from CPO Electrolux. Most of the vacuumes are between 30-50% off refurb.
Metabo Factory Reconditioned Outlet
Reconditioned saves you 20-40% at CPO Metabo. They feature the full line of Metabo tools, including angled grinders, and Ni-Cad-battery powered tools.
Makita Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO Makita delivers a boatload of refurbished Makita tools at up to 70% off (including a heavily discounted 5/8″ hammer drill that we nearly purchased writing this post.
Milwaukee Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO Milwaukee delivers a wide range of Milwaukee products (drill drivers, saws, etc). Topping the list of unusual products for these stores are Milwaukee’s refurbished generators.
Jet Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO Jet includes the full line of Jet benchtop and woodworking products. Unfortunately, CPO Jet doesn’t frequently get reconditioned models.
Karcher Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO Karcher delivers big in the pressure washer category. CPO Karcher features both mid and high-pressure systems at 30-40% off retail.
Porter Cable Factory Reconditioned Outlet
Had we compiled this list in order of favorites, CPO Porter Cable would have been close to the top. We love Porter Cable’s three nailer compressor combo kit, and CPO Porter Cable offers that and more.
Rigid Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO Rigid offers nearly the complete line of Rigid power tool products (although notably absent was their shop vacs). Tools include nailers, staplers, drill drivers, grinders, and more.
Ryobi Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO Ryobi has most of the popular Ryobi tool kits. They offer a pretty extensive set of reconditioned lithium-powered tools that make the site very appealing.
Senco Factory Reconditioned Outlet
CPO Senco includes an easy-to-navigate factory-reconditioned tools section that we like. CPO Senco sells refurb coil nailers, framing nailers, and more.
Skil Factory Reconditioned Outlet
Last but not least, CPO Skil includes a comprehensive collection of Skil refurbished tools, including factory reconditioned power wrenches, and Skil’s wormdrive skilsaw.
What to Expect from Refurbished Tools
As we’ve written extensively about in the past, buying reconditioned tools does have some risk. However, given that most refurbished tools bear a full factory-reconditioned warranty, we think it makes a lot of sense to buy reconditioned.
What do you think? Do you own reconditioned tools? Let us know about your experience and whether this list helped you out in the comments section.
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April 3rd, 2009 7:54 pm
These are great tool resources! Thanks for sharing them, I’m sure you’ll be saving lots of folks some of their hard earned dough.
April 24th, 2009 1:56 am
To be honest I had never thought of purchasing reconditioned tools until reading this article. I reckon that I will be looking into it for my next round of tool purchases.
Thanks.
May 28th, 2009 12:15 am
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