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The original was posted on /r/carpentry by /u/i-r-winner on 2025-07-01 07:54:09+00:00.

I work in a small carpentry business with 4 other people including the boss. We often share tools onsite on occasions where only one of us has a specific tool or if its within easier reach of our own etc. One of my colleagues however has gained a reputation of being really slack with treating other peoples equipment, often not returning them unless asked, or giving them back in a worse state than before. Today this person used one of my own home-made circular saw guides and gave it back with about 16 or so screw holes right through it, and the cut edge had been damaged (was flawless before).

I take a lot of pride in the work I do and in the tools I spend a lot of money on, so seeing this person constantly disrespecting my equipment, is really aggravating. How should I go about setting a clear boundary for this person and my stuff seeing as we still have to work in the same team?