Army Surplus Tools
Military surplus is simply all of the gear, tools and equipment that the military doesn't need, or which has been outdated by new supplies. Military surplus items are often made available for purchase by civilians at prices significantly under retail for the same goods, and can be found at auctions and surplus retailers. However, while you can find a wide variety of tools among military surplus goods, few guarantees are ever made concerning their condition and you should inspect them in person before purchase.
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Hand Tools
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Simpler hand tools, such as hammers, saws, calipers, wrenches and the like often sell in military surplus lots and may come with cases or attachments. Many of these hand tools are civilian brands, which may include Dewalt, Black & Decker, Milwaukee, and Stanley tools.
Power Tools
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Military surplus power tools can come in many varieties -- from construction to automotive tools, which may include power drills, staple or rivet guns, handsaws, dremmels, grinding, milling, welding tools and even camera equipment. In auctions, these items often sell in groups or lots but may be available individually from retailers. Whenever possible, you should test these tools to make sure they work.
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Survival & Camping
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Survival and camping tools are some of the most ubiquitous items of military surplus. From small survival kits including matches, handsaws, survival guides and emergency rations to emergency first-aid kits, tents, tarps, sleeping bags, backpacks, water purification systems, stoves and flares are typically found with military surplus dealers.
Other Tools
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You can find a massive assortment of other kinds of tools at military retailers and auctions, which might include: heavy construction or towing equipment, industrial tools such as generators, pumps, valves and heaters, medical tools from X-ray machines to bedside monitors -- even computer equipment. Anything that the army has used may wind up becoming surplus; you'll never know what you might find until you look.
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