In January I was in Spokane to see my HA audiologist and stopped in at Woodcraft. I bought several of my larger tools there including my Jet drillpress, both my Jet air filters and my PM3520B which the owners delivered, even helping me get it into the shop. Nick told me he had experienced some health issues including a battle with cancer. When I was looking at some chisels, I noticed some of the stock was getting thin.
In December I found and joined a local woodworking club. This past Wednesday night at the monthly meeting, one of the members mentioned that Woodcraft in Spokane was closing and the owners were trying to find a buyer. I wish he and his wife well! They are a nice couple.
The nearest Woodcraft stores will now be in Boise, Portland or Seattle. The nearest store will be 265 miles away but all about 6 hour drives away. Several of the local hardwood suppliers are reducing stock or going out of business too.
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