Borrow things? I've been getting burnt on loaning out my tools lately. They come back, but damaged. Who knew I would have to tell one friend not to leave my saws out side in the rain till she returned them? Who knew I would have to tell one not to lower the mower blade so much that it hits their maple roots? Who knew that I would have to tell one not to twist and wiggle the blades sideways on my loppers in order to cut a bigger branch than they are meant to cut? Who knew the same person would use my small pruners to cut poultry wire, leaving the blades all pocked on the edges? I think I have taken it for granted that people understand a few simple things about preserving tools, but I've been wrong.
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