there is only one person around here that he and i can work on something as a team. both of us has trust in each other the job will get done correctly. if it matters, we are both machinists as well.
as to loaning tools, the above person is the only one i will lend something of value to, and vice-versa.
anyone else wanting to "borrow" something, i have, shall we say, items that have no value, or i don't "have one of those".
lots of guys come around wanting stuff repaired, or invite me over to fix things at their house. some of those jobs can certainly keep a guy on his toes, wondering just HOW did THIS happen ?