Rockler Woodworking and Hardware

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
90 days
Free return shipping
No
Receipt required
Yes
In store return for online orders
Yes
Refund processing time
Not specified
Restocking fee
Not specified

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware allows returns within 90 days of purchase. You must present a valid receipt, and you are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item arrived damaged or defective. Online orders may be returned by mail or at a store location.

How returns work

You can return items by mail for online orders or in person at any Rockler retail store for purchases made in store or online. To start a return by mail, contact customer service for return instructions. When returning merchandise, include all original components. In-store returns are also available for web orders.

Exclusions and restrictions

Software, downloadable plans, and clearance items are not returnable. Laguna and SawStop power tools cannot be returned. Power tools, CNC machines, and laser products are subject to manufacturer warranty and require authorization; customers pay restocking fees and shipping for power tool returns. Router bits and drawer slides may be exchanged without a receipt at retail stores or by mail.

Refunds

Refunds are issued to your original payment method when possible. Credit card purchases are refunded to the card used. For Apple Pay and PayPal returns made in store, you receive a Rockler gift card instead. Cash and debit card returns are refunded by mail check or store refund based on store capabilities. If you received a promotional gift card with your order, it will be voided if unused or deducted from your refund if already redeemed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a receipt to return my purchase?

Yes, you must present a valid receipt to process a return. Returns without proof of purchase are not accepted, with the exception of router bits and drawer slides, which may be exchanged without a receipt at retail stores or by mail.

How long do I have to return an item?

You have 90 days from your purchase to return merchandise to Rockler Woodworking and Hardware.

Who pays for return shipping?

You are responsible for return shipping costs. The only exception is if your item arrived damaged or defective, in which case Rockler covers the return shipping.

Can I return an online order at a Rockler store?

Yes, you can return items purchased online at any Rockler retail store location. You can also return online orders by mail.

What items cannot be returned?

Software, downloadable plans, clearance items, Laguna power tools, and SawStop power tools are not returnable. Power tools, CNC machines, and laser products are subject to manufacturer warranty rather than Rockler's return policy.

Will my refund go back to my original payment method?

Credit card refunds are returned to your card. For Apple Pay and PayPal transactions returned in store, you receive a Rockler gift card. Cash and debit card returns are issued by mail check or store refund depending on store capabilities.

What should I include when returning an item by mail?

When returning merchandise by mail, include all original components. Contact customer service first to receive return instructions and your return address.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , For online orders
  • In store , For retail purchases or web orders at store locations

Step by step

  1. Receive return instructions from customer service.
  2. Return merchandise with all original components.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
Power tools Not specified Subject to manufacturer warranty, requires authorization, customer pays restocking fees and shipping
CNC machines Not specified Subject to manufacturer warranty, requires authorization
Laser products Not specified Subject to manufacturer warranty, requires authorization

What you cannot return

  • Software , Non-returnable category
  • Downloadable plans , Non-returnable category
  • Clearance items , Sold as final sale
  • Laguna power tools , Non-returnable brand
  • Sawstop power tools , Non-returnable brand

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
Credit card Original payment method
Apple Pay Rockler gift card (store returns only)
PayPal Rockler gift card (store returns only)
Cash or Debit Card Mail order check or refund based on store capabilities

Returning without a receipt

Returns without valid proof of purchase not accepted

Exchanges

Router bits and drawer slides exchanged with no proof of purchase required at retail stores or by mail

Damaged or defective items

Customer not responsible for return shipping for damaged or defective items

Gift returns

Promotional gift cards voided if unused or deducted from refund if redeemed

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty supersedes Rockler's return policy for applicable items

What the policy actually says

Every figure above is taken word for word from the retailer page. Here are the exact lines.

Field Quoted from the retailer
Return window days you may return the merchandise within 90 days of the original purchase date with valid proof of purchase
Free return shipping Customer will be responsible for shipping charges unless item is damaged or defective
Return shipping fee Customer will be responsible for shipping charges unless item is damaged or defective
Receipt required Rockler does not accept returns without valid proof of purchase
Original packaging required Any non-warranty returns must be unused and in original packaging
Refund method will receive a refund in the manner of original payment (exclusions apply)
In store return for online Merchandise that is returned to a Rockler store location will receive a refund in the order of original payment

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Return policies change without notice. Confirm the current policy with the retailer before you buy.