The Tool Crib, specializing in tools for the machine shop industry, is located at the Corner of Waterman Avenue and Ivy Street, directly across from Metro Floor Covering, The store is a local icon in East Providence. The manager says they do business the old fashioned way, with a smile. Most of The Tool Crib's business is with corporate clients, and monthly billing is one of the only methods of payment accepted. "Pay us at the end of the month" would be a good description for this local distributor of machine shop parts, accessories and hard-to-find tools.