NWA Online Tool Auction 2026
We are holding an online tool auction from June 23 through July 7.
Bid on new and well-loved tools that deserve more time in the shop. Every purchase helps the Northeastern Woodworkers Association promote woodworking education, skill sharing, and hands-on learning for all levels.
Click here to go to the online Auction.
The Auction begins on June 23rd and closes on July 7th. Pick-up: 9:00 – 11:00 am Saturday July 11.
Location: Shaker Museum Barn, 820 Heritage Lane, Colonie NY 12205
If winners cannot pick up on that date, send an email to nwatoolmarket@yahoo.com
Important notes:
Each item has a minimum bid increment. For example, an item may require a bid be $5 above the current bid. However, the first bid made can be any amount over the minimum bid amount. So if an item starts at $50, and the increment is $5, the first bidder can bid any amount above $50. After the first bid, the minimum bid takes effect.
Bidder provides credit card info and at the same time can customize how much they wish to donate to Zeffy.com ( our FREE online service provider). Your card will not be charged unless you are the winner at the end of the auction. You only provide this information once but can bid on as many items as desired.
Communications
a. You will get an email after placing a bid. It contains a link to go back to see your bid.
b. You will get an email if an item you bid on has a higher bid. You can click on the link in your email to place a higher bid. You will NOT be asked for payment information after the very first bid.
c. A reminder email will be sent out three days before the end of the auction so you have time to check your bids.
d. Winners are notified that they won their item.
e. Losing bidders are notified that they did not win.
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Lumber & Tool Auction
Save the Date:
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Doors open for guests at 10:00 am for inspection and cash sales. Auction starts at 12:00 noon. All NWA members and the general public are welcome to attend.
Location: Shaker Museum Barn, 820 Heritage Lane, Colonie NY 12205
Directions/map
This year’s Lumber & Tool Auction is being held in conjunction with the Shaker Heritage Society Harvest Craft Fair at 25 Meeting House Road. The Craft Fair is hosting over 85 vendors as well as craft demos, tours, food, live music and petting zoo.
Our last Lumber and Tool Auction was held on September 14, 2024 More than a hundred NWA members and public attended to enjoy great offerings on cash-and-carry and auctioned woodworking tools and lumbers.
Over 1850 board-foot of lumber including white and red oak, maple, cherry, and exotic wood was auctioned. Major tools such as table saw, jointers, and planers, dust collectors, as well as small tools such as hand tools, sanders, and routers were also sold.
Note: Proceeds from our tool sales go 50% to the Fiske Fund (an educational grant fund used to defray costs of woodworkers’ education) and 50% to the NWA general fund.
Below: photos of past lumber and tool auctions.
