My uncle had a tack hammer (staple gun hammer) that my grandmothers parasitic friend borrowed, then let his rather extended family borrow it until it was returned for more staples (it had a brand new box with it when he borrowed it) and a repair about a year later. Did I mention I do not loan things now? I don't borrow them either.

I belong to a couple freecycle groups in my area. It is worth the hassle. My family has acquired a desk, fencing, aluminum coffee pots (percolators)... riches!