Craigslist.org is an online classifieds website where Internet users like you can buy, sell, and trade. It’s a great place to find affordable used tools, like a metal shaper. Craigslist is relatively easy to use and it’s free. So how can you use it to find an affordable metal shaper?

Start with a Craigslist search

Although it is possible to search for tools on Craigslist, there are many tools listed. You are looking for something in particular, a metal shaper. For that reason, it is better to search rather than browse. To get started, visit the home page. From there, select your location, which generally involves choosing your state and the closest city. On the left side of the page, you will find a search box. Searches are automatically set up to find items on sale. What you need to do is enter your search phrase. This would be a “metal shaper”.

Check your search results page

After searching for a metal molder, Craigslist will generate a list of search results. These include the tools for sale in your selected search area, which would be your local community. The results of your search are a list of headlines. You can click on each headline to get more information.

Review the full listing to find a good metal modeler

As stated above, you can click on the Craigslist title to get the full list inside. This should provide an overview of the metal molder and hopefully some images. As you know, metal molders come in many different formats. You can get standard, horizontal, universal modelers, and more. Find what you want or need. Also, consider power. Smaller metal formers can be operated manually. The larger ones are often powered by an electric motor. Do you have any preferences? If so, look it up.

Contact the seller

Once you think you have found a metal molder on Craigslist that is a quality product and a good price, contact the seller. You should be able to respond via the Craigslist site, email, or using the phone number provided. It is your decision whether you want to buy immediately or see the tool first before deciding. Either way, it is recommended that you act quickly. Good deals rarely last long on Craigslist.