Used garden tool check sheet
For non-powered garden hand tools. Record observations and unknowns; keep defective tools out of use and seek qualified help for unresolved damage.
Date / tool type / seller or listing reference / asking price
JOB: actual task / required features / fit questions
HANDLE: cracks, splits or splinters / repair history / missing information
CONNECTIONS: head attachment, rivets or welds / visible issues / assessment needed
METAL: visible damage and edge concerns / questions beyond surface appearance
REPAIR: instructions source / compatible parts / qualified help / known and unknown costs
ALTERNATIVES: borrowing / replacement / pass / next information to obtain