Usage fees for tool accessories

What are tool accessories, why and how much do we charge for them?

What is a tool accessory?

A tool accessory is any item that can only be used in combination with a specific (power) tool, and which wears out over time when it is used.

For example, a saw blade can only be used in combination with a circular saw. Without such a saw blade, you can't use the machine and vice versa.

Is it mandatory to borrow accessories at Tournevie?

While you need these accessories to use machines for their intended purpose, you are free to use your own accessories. However, we offer them, just like consumables, because most people don't have them.

We have a range of different accessories for each tool that requires an accessory, but we don't have every variety available on the market. In most cases, you'll be fine with what we have on offer.

What's the difference between a tool accessory and a consumable?

A tool accessory is an item that wears out over time and which can be resharpened. Its lifespan is reasonably long.

A consumable (like a jig saw blade or sanding paper) is used once and then discarded. This is why we sell consumables, rather than ask a usage fee for them.

What are the usage fees for tool accessories?

Accessory	Fee
Saw chain	€3 / power tool
Circular saw blade	€3 / power tool
Multitool blade	€3 / power tool
Diamond disc	€2 / power tool
Planer blade	€2 / power tool
Router bit	€2 / power tool
SDS-Max drill	€1 / power tool
SDS-Max chisel	€1 / power tool

If you take home a number of accessories because you don't know which one to use, we'll only charge you one fee. This doesn't apply if you intend to use all of them of course.

Why a usage fee exactly?

The revenue from these fees serves to replace accessories when they are beyond repair or resharpening. These are usually expensive, so we divide the this high cost between all its users by asking a usage fee.

The fee will be charged every time you borrow an accessory in combination with a power tool. However, we won't bother charging extra if you extend your loan another week.