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description: What are tool accessories, why and how much do we charge for them?
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# Usage fees for tool accessories

## 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.&#x20;

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**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.&#x20;
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## 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](https://tournevie.gitbook.io/tournevie-faq/using-our-tools/sale-of-tool-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.&#x20;

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 |

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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.
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## 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**.

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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.
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