Ok y’all, this is a desperate plea for a fellow local business…

Kip and I went to Colco Fine Woods & Tools yesterday to get supplies for a project we’re doing in the bakery.  He got the word from a buddy that this is THE place to go for real quality wood for a variety of projects… the craftsman’s wood-candyland, if you will.
This place was amazing.  Seemingly miles of GORGEOUS wood planks- varieties I’ve never even heard of!  I’m not a woodworker by any means, but I couldn’t stop myself from reaching out to run my hand along each display and marvel at the amazing variety.  The men who work there really know their stuff and are so willing to share their knowledge about the craft and the wood.

Here’s the plea… someone needs to buy the company.  The owner has passed away; his wife is very elderly, his children aren’t interested in keeping the business going.  This is a great little business and with a little retail therapy could really offer a unique buying experience to the growing number of craftspeople in GenX/Y and beyond.  Once I got over marveling at all the varieties of wood, I couldn’t help but envision a cool paint job, an area with how-to manuals and magazines like ReadyMade for sale, a forest mural on the warehouse wall, flooring to complement the product, in-house workshops where folks can learn the craft (and buy the supplies)…  someone could really turn this into a (more) awesome spot.

Sooooo, if you know someone looking to buy a small business with a built-in knowledgeable staff please let them know about Colco!!!  And if you’re in the market for quality wood, stop in and check it out… while you still can!

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