I broke it

[JohnDB]

I borrowed a chainsaw from a friend to clear some branches and trees from around the house in KY.

First the bar lube cap broke on me...the chain fell off cause it was too loose...now one of the nuts that holds the bar has vibrated off and I got to get another one of those.

The guy I borrowed it from obviously doesn't know much about chainsaws. (from conversation I had with him about it)
The chain, while a good quality chain, is on it's way to being replaced not from age but solely from not sharpening it. (getting to be too stretched)

The chainsaw is a good quality one (Stihl) and runs great..so long as it doesn't break on you. Easy to service and work on.

So...my question to you is.

Ever borrow something and return it broken or do you have it fixed and then return it?

[Shellie]

Ever borrow something and return it broken or do you have it fixed and then return it?

You fix and return it. That is one of the risks you take by borrowing other people's things.

Returning something to someone broken, (that they were kind enough to lend you), is in extremely poor taste.

[JohnDB]

Obviously I am going to return the tool in better shape than the one that I borrowed it in.

It will be cleaned, adjusted, sharpened and full of new accesories for him...IE sharpening file, bar lube, and fresh gasoline.

Trying to prevent and repair all the issues with the thing though is a bit of a stretch though.

[scooter]

Now you see why that axe head just had to swim!

[Gerald Creasy]

Returning something to someone broken, (that they were kind enough to lend you), is in extremely poor taste.

Was wondering if this applied to loaned cars returned with an apple sized hole in one tire.

[Billy n NC]

My loaning policy is.

Do not loan something to someone unless they can afford to fix it if they break it..LOL

I have a golf cart that friends borrow sometime. I tell them that is my policy. Helps keep the 4wheeling down hopefully..

[RamboPreacher]

yes, I have accidentally broken something I have borrowed. My interpretation of the Golden rule applies. I would return with it either repaired, or replaced with new; after my apologies and discussion with the owner.

[Shellie]

Was wondering if this applied to loaned cars returned with an apple sized hole in one tire.

Yes, even if it is a brother.

[Pastor Bill]

I'd agree, on fixing what has broken in your use, now if there are concerns with things that are needing maintenance then that's a little different, if you can do it, then that's great, and you can be a blessing to your friend, but if not, then return it in still the good shape it's in, but let him know "hey, just thought I'd warn you it's going to need X pretty soon, I wasn't able to do that, and it's working fine, but just thought you'd want to know.

Kind of like borrowing a car that needs an oil change or has a tire or brakes getting worn. you probably aren't going to be expected to do that, especially if you're only driving it a few miles, but it can be nice to let the person know, and if it is something you can do for them without alot of trouble/cost, consider it, it may be a great blessing to your friend.

[rjc]

Ever borrow something and return it broken or do you have it fixed and then return it?

You fix and return it. That is one of the risks you take by borrowing other people's things.

Returning something to someone broken, (that they were kind enough to lend you), is in extremely poor taste.

The only thing I would add is to let the owner know that you broke it and are going to repair or replace the item, they may a repair shop they use or the item might still be under warranty.