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Deals at Rockler’s Garage Sale and Inventory Reduction Sale

Jul 26, 2016 Benjamen 5 Comments

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Rockler Garage Sale 2016

Rockler has two sales going on concurrently until August 5th, 2016: their Annual Garage Sale, and their Inventory Reduction Sale.

If you shop via Rockler.com, what this means is that there are two slightly different lists of sale items. If you have a Rockler store nearby, you also can take advantage of store-specific sales on display machines and inventory that particular store wants to move fast.

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The first time I visited the store closest to me, I was pretty disappointed with the garage sale. The garage sale tables were filled with obscure hardware and most of the floor models were only marked down by 10%. That’s pretty lousy considering that these are open box items that have been abused by customers for at least a year. The only floor model that was marked 50% off was an Excelsior lathe for $150, but considering that they regularly discount this lathe to $200, I’d say it was only 25% off.

I had to go pick up some dust collection fittings a few days ago, and the situation was improved. They had more items on the garage sale tables, including a floor model WorkSharp WS3000 for $120, and they had marked some of the floor models to 20% off. Of course your experience may vary wildly, depending on the store and what kinds of tools or supplies you’re interested in.

I found that my Rockler didn’t have many of the sale items that were featured on the website, or if they had them, they weren’t marked down. You could check on the website to see if you store has a particular item, but I’ve been burned by that feature before. I definitely recommend that you call ahead to see if your store actually has the item you’re looking for.

I combed through the list and found some items that I think are good deals:

  • Rockler/Insty-Drive Self-Centering Bits for $20 (normally $30)
  • Rockler Auto-Lock Hold Down Clamp for $20 (normally $30)
  • Rockler Auto-Lock T-Track Clamp with Mounting Bracket for $20 (normally $40)
  • Mounting Bracket for Auto-Lock T-Track Clamp for $5 (normally $10)
  • Rockler Pock-it Hole Clamp with Quick Release for $15 (normally $22)
  • Dust Right Lathe Dust Collection System for $40 (normally $50)
  • Rockler Clamp-It Corner Clamping Jig for $22 (normally $28)
  • FastCap ChopShop Saw Hood for $104 (normally $140)
  • Kreg KKS-BK Standard Bench Clamp, 3” Reach for $24 (normally $32)
  • Magnifying LED Work Light for $50 (normally $100)
  • Armor P7-IL Auto-Adjust In-Line Dog Clamp (same as Craftsman push peg clamp) for $17 (normally $34)
  • Triton T20ID 20V Impact Driver (with two 4Ah batteries) for $149 (normally $270)
  • Triton T20DD 20V Drill/Driver (with two 4Ah batteries) for $134 (normally $265)

Last time I checked, some of these items were on backorder for a few weeks, but the dates were before the end of the sale. So if you order them now you should still get the sale price.

Rockler has a coupon code for free shipping on orders over $35. Click here to activate free shipping. I’d say your best bet is to order online and throw in a few cheap items if you haven’t met the $35.

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About Benjamen

Benjamen Johnson grew up watching his dad work as a contractor and woodworker. He became an electrical engineer and took an interest in woodworking. Check out Ben's projects at Electronsmith's 3D Prints or Instagram.

5 Comments

  1. Nathan

    Jul 26, 2016

    Thank you.

    shame the bench cookies aren’t part of that sale.

    They have this measurement pack that has their marking strings and the corner tape measure hook and the biscuit guide for a good price. I’ve been meaning to buy that biscuit guide for a while now

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  2. Benjamen

    Jul 26, 2016

    I just got the mail and the new Rockler flyer for the 6th of August has the Bench Cookie Plus Work Gripper Master Set for $40 (normally $60)

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    • Nathan

      Jul 26, 2016

      nice – thank you I will hold off till then

      Reply
  3. BigDan

    Jul 27, 2016

    Here in Orlando several of their floorstanding models are marked down $50 or so. Some are just floor models and some look like they’ve been used in their classes (good because you know it’s been trued up and it works at least). The powermatics, jets, laguna’s etc are pretty standard across any store (much like a tempurpedic mattress). So if you’ve been waiting for a rationale to buy that powermatic jointer like I have, this might just be enough of a push to do it.

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  4. Adam

    Jul 28, 2016

    Can anyone comment on the beadlock pro kit for $100? Seems like a good deal, but would like to hear from people who own it. I would be using it primarily for face frames and cabinet doors. Thanks!

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