yeah it's sad how many woodworking stores have closed. we lost two rocklers here in socal. i dont why because the one that was near me was always busy ?
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
No, the shelves have been full. This did not start in the “last few years.”
Tucson Woodcraft is a locally owned franchise. We’re the little guy. When Home Depot and Amazon can sell products at, or below our costs, how can we compete? A handful of loyal customers, and gotta-have-it-now buyers kept us afloat, but it couldn’t last.
Half of what we read or hear about finishing is right. We just don’t know which half! — Bob Flexner
… add stupid minimum wage initiatives and regular increases for lease rates, and even a $1M/year business cannot survive. The costs are too high.
The fact is the true minimum wage is ZERO. That’s what you earn when the rate goes high enough to make it impossible to keep you on staff. Thank your local politicians. They are stupid, do not understand basic economics, and are pandering to those dumber than they are.
Half of what we read or hear about finishing is right. We just don’t know which half! — Bob Flexner
BTW, this is Rich. If you shopped there, you probably met me. I started at Tucson Woodcraft in Feb of 2000. It’s been the best retirement job I could have had. I met some great friends—some assholes too—but it’s been a great ride.
Half of what we read or hear about finishing is right. We just don’t know which half! — Bob Flexner
No, Festool and SawStop can’t be discounted. I get Festool at cost though, which is about 20% off retail. Consumables margin is higher. I can explain more after 5/31.
Half of what we read or hear about finishing is right. We just don’t know which half! — Bob Flexner
true normally but if your going out of business what can they do ? stop selling to you ! if it's a franchise woodcraft can say, we told them they cant but they did, out of our control !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
The customer wouldn’t be able to register it for the warranty since the amount on the receipt would differ from retail. Festool requires an image of the receipt to register the tool.
Half of what we read or hear about finishing is right. We just don’t know which half! — Bob Flexner
damn they go it locked down !!!! but couldn't the owner of your franchise say, ill throw in a 100 buck blade as a bonus ? how would festool know ? ill bet that happens a lot !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
festool is very strict and wont give an inch on their policy. just ask rockler when they got booted ! when i was still working they came in and wanted us to join in. i said nope, i price based on cost the way i want and need, vendors are not allowed to dictate how we sell, period. that ended that conversation real fast !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Is it likely because woodworkers are making their purchases online. This is what I tend to do. I live outside the city and it saves me the long drive back and forth where several items are only available online. Also, I have begun to notice that the brick and mortar stores don't carry a lot of stock, it is only available from their distribution warehouse.
your right norman and thats why they are all going away. we are all doing business online because it's easier and we get what we want in a day or or two ! my rockler though was always well stocked and had what i wanted. so im sad they closed !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
